Heres how to check the size.
On your iPhone, open thePhotosapp, snag the video, and tap on theinfobutton.
Android users can check video size using the Google Photos app.
On Android
Step 1:Tap and hold theInstagramapp icon, and selectApp Info.
Step 2:SelectData usageand ensure you havent enabledDisable mobile data.
Step 2:SelectMedia qualityand turn offUse less mobile data.
Additionally, enableUpload at highest quality.
Turn Off Data Saver in machine prefs
Step 1:OpenSettings> tap onCellular Data/Mobile data.
Step 2:Tap onMobile Data Options(or Cellular Data Options).
Step 3: Tap onData Mode.
Ensure you havent selectedLow Data Mode.
SelectAllow More Data on 5GorStandard.
Open theSettingsapp > go toNetwork & Internet> ensure you have not enabled the toggle forUse Data Saver.
If you return to the home screen, you might face Instagram not letting you post errors.
OpenSettings > Instagramand enableBackground App Refresh.
Tap and holdthe app icon, selectApp Info, go toBattery Usage, and turn onAuto Launch.
Heres how to disable battery saver mode on iPhone and Android.
iPhone
Step 1:OpenSettingsand scroll toBattery.
Step 2:Disable theLow Power Modetoggle.
Android
Step 1:LaunchSettingsand selectBattery.
Step 2:Disable theUse Battery Savertoggle.
Fix 6: Clear Cache
Instagram collects cache to improve loading times and overall user experience.
When the app collects a corrupt cache, you may face issues with the video uploading process.
You mustclear your Instagram cacheand take another crack.
Step 1: Long-pressthe Instagram app on the home screen and tap onApp info.
Step 2:Tap onClear cacheand selectOKto confirm.
Offloading an applicationon your iPhone removes temporary data, including cache and junk files.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp.
Go toGeneral -> iPhone Storage.
Step 2: Scroll down and selectInstagramfrom the list.
Wait for the offloading to complete, then tap on theReinstall Appoption.
Go toSettings > Apps > Instagram > Mobile data & Wi-Fiand turn onUnrestricted Data Usage.
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