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TheIndonesia.id - If you have a problem loading your Instagram feeds and stories, there is highly a problem with your Instagram cache. The cache is a space for storing temporary data, making your device faster when opening and using a recurrent app or loading website. However, the cache can make your device slower, so you have to erase it. 

To put it simply, Instagram saves every history of your search and explore section to speed it up when you are looking for your favorite hashtag or account. 

How To Clear Instagram Cache

Cleaning your Instagram cache will maximize your device performance. It is very easy for both iOS and Android devices. These are the steps you can follow. 

  1. Tap ‘Settings’ on your Instagram profile
  2. Tap ‘Security’
  3. Tap ‘Clear Search History (for iPhone) or ‘Search History’ (for Android)
  4. Tap ‘Clear All’.

That’s it!

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If you want to know how to clear Instagram’s cache on your computer or your mobile browser, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.instagram.com
  2. Click ‘Privacy and Security’
  3. Click ‘View Account Data’
  4. Click ‘View all’ under ‘Search History’
  5. Click ‘Clear Search History’ and then select ‘Yes, I’m sure’

Please keep in mind that erasing your Instagram cache doesn’t guarantee that it will work better.