Instagram Keeps Crashing on iPhone 7 Plus After iOS Update? Here’s How to Fix It

If Instagram keeps crashing or refuses to load properly after updating your iPhone 7 Plus, you’re not the only one. Post-update app issues like this are super common — but usually fixable with a few simple steps. Here’s how to troubleshoot Instagram when it stops working right after an iOS update.

Make Sure You Have a Stable Internet Connection

Instagram relies on a solid internet connection. If your iPhone is struggling to stay online, the app will too.

Check your Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Try loading a website in Safari to test your connection.
If your internet’s flaky, fix that first — otherwise none of these steps will help.

Close Instagram and Other Background Apps

Sometimes the app just needs a fresh start — especially after a big iOS update.

To force close Instagram:

Double-press the Home button to open the app switcher.
Swipe up on Instagram to close it.
Do the same for any other apps running in the background.

Once everything’s closed, do a quick restart:

Hold the Power button until Slide to Power Off appears.
Slide to shut down.
After 30 seconds, hold the Power button again to turn it back on.

Then try launching Instagram again.

Offload Unused Apps to Free Up Space

If your phone’s low on storage after the update, that could be causing Instagram to crash.

To offload unused apps:

Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
Scroll down and toggle Offload Unused Apps ON.

This removes unused apps while keeping their data — freeing up space without losing your stuff.

Update Instagram (and Other Apps)

If your Instagram version is outdated, it may not play nice with the new iOS.

To check for app updates:

Open the App Store.
Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
Scroll to see pending updates.
Tap Update next to Instagram, or Update All if there are several.

Once updated, restart your iPhone again and test the app.

Reset All Settings

iOS updates sometimes mess with your settings in ways that can break certain apps. Resetting all settings brings everything back to default without deleting your data.

To reset all settings:

Go to Settings > General > Reset.
Tap Reset All Settings.
Enter your passcode if asked.
Confirm the reset.

Your iPhone will reboot. Afterward, reconnect to Wi-Fi and launch Instagram again.

Delete and Reinstall Instagram

If none of the above works, the app may have gotten corrupted during the update. A clean reinstall is the best bet.

To delete Instagram:

Tap and hold the Instagram icon on your home screen.
Tap the X when it appears.
Tap Delete to confirm.

To reinstall it:

Open the App Store.
Tap Search and type “Instagram”.
Tap Get and then Install.
Log in once it’s installed.

This gives you a fresh, up-to-date copy that should work with the latest iOS.

Still Not Working? Reach Out for Support

If Instagram is still broken, there might be a deeper issue. You can:

Contact Apple Support to check for iOS-related bugs or settings issues.
Reach out to Instagram Support via the Help section of the app or their Help Center.

Include any error messages or symptoms you’re seeing — it’ll help speed things up.