Great news for Android users who’ve been battling a mysterious battery drain! If your smartphone’s power has been vanishing faster than usual, Google has officially confirmed the likely culprit: the Instagram app. Even better, a simple update is all it takes to reclaim your precious battery life.
For weeks, observant Android users on platforms like Reddit had been piecing together the puzzle, noticing that Meta’s popular social media app was consuming a disproportionate amount of battery. One user highlighted a stark comparison: just 54 minutes of Instagram screen time devoured 12.4% of their Samsung Galaxy A53’s battery, while a similar 49 minutes on WhatsApp used a mere 2.4%.
Now, the speculation is over. Google has stepped in with an official advisory on its Android support site. In a post titled “Battery drain on Android devices,” a Google community manager directly identified the standard Instagram app as the cause of this excessive power consumption.
The Fix is In: Update Your Instagram Now!
The best part of this news? The solution is readily available. Google urges all affected Android users to immediately update their Instagram app.
The latest build at the time of writing (version 382.0.0.49.84) appears to have successfully addressed and resolved this battery-draining bug. So, if you’ve been frustrated by your phone losing charge too quickly, head to the Google Play Store and ensure your Instagram is updated to this version or newer. Relief for your battery is just a tap away!
Of course, keeping your apps updated is just one piece of the battery-saving puzzle. For even more longevity, remember you can optimize your Android device by putting unused apps to sleep (usually found under Settings > Battery > Background Usage Limits), enabling Power Saving mode, or utilizing Dark Mode where available.
So, update your Instagram today and enjoy that extended battery life! If you’re still facing power issues after the update, or if Instagram wasn’t your primary concern, there are plenty of other strategies to keep your Android phone running strong.
