Use less data on Instagram
By default, Instagram preloads videos so they start faster whenever possible. If you want to help reduce the amount of cellular data the Instagram app uses, you can choose not to have Instagram preload videos over cellular connections.
Help use less data on Instagram
- Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap
in the top right.
- Tap Preferences, then tap Data usage.
- Next to Use less cellular data, tap
to toggle on.
If you choose to use this setting, videos may take longer to load over a cellular connection. Choosing to use this setting won't affect the way Instagram works when you're using WiFi.
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