Instagram app

I downloaded the Instagram app. When I try to open it, it flashes and goes back to the home screen. The icon for IG isn’t the typical but a white square with lines. I’ve deleted the white square and tried downloading again but the App Store says I’ve already downloaded the app and wants me to ‘open’.


I’ve restarted my phone, hard reset, I have sufficient memory, & updated iOS.


I’m not sure what else to try.

Posted on Sep 4, 2021 6:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 9:12 PM

I do delete and restart the iphone , then I go to the appstore to re-download it. But there’s no download icon , it just “open”. But I cant open either download the app .

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Sep 4, 2021 7:34 PM in response to desyamalia

You are having issues getting the Instagram app installed and working.


You have a busted app (that white grid) present.


You have tried various steps to resolve this, and have not succeeded.


Please now follow these three steps, and in the listed order:

  1. Delete the (busted) app.
  2. Restart the iPhone.
  3. Re-download the app.
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Sep 4, 2021 7:15 PM in response to MrHoffman

The icon for IG isn’t the typical but a white square with lines. I’ve deleted the white square and tried downloading again but the App Store says I’ve already downloaded the app and wants me to ‘open’.


I’ve restarted my phone, hard reset, I have sufficient memory, & updated iOS.

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