Instagram Draining Your Android Battery? Here’s the Fix You Need!
Is your Android phone suddenly losing battery life fast? A bug in the Instagram app could be to blame. Here's the simple fix to restore your phone’s performance and battery life.
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5/30/20251 min read
Over the past few days, Android users have noticed an unusual and rapid drop in their phone's battery life. The culprit? Instagram. The app appears to be draining battery aggressively—even when not actively in use. But don’t worry, the fix is simple.
Instagram Bug Causes Massive Battery Drain on Android
As reported by both Lifehacker and The Scottish Sun, a recent update to the Instagram app seems to be causing high battery consumption in the background. Some users have reported up to 30–40% battery loss in just a few hours, even without opening the app.
The problem seems tied to a faulty version of the app that keeps Instagram running continuously in the background.
Quick Fix: Update Instagram Immediately
To fix the issue, the first and most effective step is to update the app via the Google Play Store:
Open Google Play Store
Search for Instagram
Tap Update, if available
Meta has released a patch that resolves this excessive background usage.
Still Having Issues? Limit Background Activity
If updating doesn’t fully solve the issue:
Go to Settings → Apps → Instagram
Tap on Battery
Select Restricted or Optimized usage
This will prevent Instagram from running in the background unnecessarily.
Monitor What’s Draining Your Battery
To check what apps are using the most power:
Open Settings → Battery → Battery usage
Identify which apps are at the top
Update or restrict them as needed
Instagram isn’t the only app known for this; others like Facebook and TikTok have similar behavior.
Battery Saving Best Practices
Turn off unnecessary push notifications
Use Battery Saver Mode
Keep your apps updated
Reboot your phone at least once a week
Avoid unstable beta versions
Conclusion
Even a popular app like Instagram can cause major performance issues when a bug slips through. Thankfully, updating the app or limiting its background activity can solve this battery drain problem for most users. Keep your phone updated and monitor app activity regularly to maintain optimal performance.
🔗 Sources:
Lifehacker (2025). Updating Instagram Might Stop Your Android Battery From Draining.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/updating-instagram-might-stop-your-android-battery-from-drainingThe Scottish Sun (2025). Instagram update could fix battery-draining issue on Android phones.
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tech/14859186/android-battery-drain-fix-instagram/