From the inception of smartphones, users have faced persistent challenges with battery longevity. While some degree of battery depletion is unavoidable, particularly with powerful modern applications, certain activities can deplete battery life rapidly. High-resolution photography and video recording are notorious for exhausting power reserves, and constant cell service searches can also be taxing on your device. Additionally, certain apps might contribute to these issues: a buggy update from an app developer could lead to excessive resource consumption, leaving users bewildered—(“How can my phone be at 50% already?“)

It can be exasperating to pinpoint the source of unusual battery depletion, particularly if the cause is a mischievous application. Occasionally, however, companies will acknowledge user concerns, as seen recently with unexplained battery troubles on Android devices that users attributed to Instagram.

Instagram Releases Update to Address Battery Drain on Android

As reported by The Verge, Google has recently communicated through its Android Help Community blog regarding this matter. A message posted on Wednesday highlighted that Instagram is distributing a new version of its app to resolve a battery drain concern on Android devices. The update, identified as version 382.0.0.49.84, is recommended for users to install.

Although Google did not elaborate on specific details, and Instagram has not issued release notes for the version, it’s evident that the problem warranted a formal acknowledgment. If your Android device has been underperforming lately, updating Instagram may very well alleviate your issues.

Steps to Update Instagram and Fix Potential Battery Problems

To verify if you have the latest version of Instagram on your Android device, visit Instagram’s Play Store page. If there is an option to Update, it’s advisable to proceed with the update. If no update prompt appears, your app is likely already up-to-date. To find out your current version number, long-press the app icon, select App info, and scroll to the bottom of the displayed information.