If someone sends you a disappearing photo or video, you can see it in the Instagram app for Android and iPhone.

To view disappearing photos and videos:
Tap

or

in the top right of Feed.
- Tap the blue play button beside the chat name in your Chats list. You can also tap a chat name to open the conversation, then tap View Photo or Play Video.
You can reply to a disappearing photo or video while viewing it by tapping the message box at the bottom, then enter your message or tap

to take a photo or video. When you're done, tap
Send.