Why do my Instagram posts Save to my camera roll?

Remember, if you take your photos with your native camera app of your phone and share by Instagram, the original photo is always in your camera roll. If you turn off Save posted photos and Save posted videos: photos and videos you post on Instagram will not be saved on your Android devices camera roll.
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How do I stop Instagram from saving photos to my camera roll?

Stop Instagram photos from saving to the Camera roll
  1. 1) Tap your profile picture and then tap the button on the top right to open the side menu.
  2. 2) Select Settings at the bottom.
  3. 3) On the Settings page, select Account.
  4. 4) Go down to and pick Original Photos.
  5. 5) Turn off the toggle for Save Original Photos.
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How do I stop Instagram from automatically saving stories?

Head to your profile tab, then tap on the ellipsis (...) icon (on Android) or cog (iOS) to view all of Instagram's options. Select "Story Settings" from this list, then toggle off "Save to Archive" under the Saving section. It works the same way on Android as it does for iOS.
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Why does Instagram save what I post?

Why Are Instagram Saves Important? Instagram saves are a strong indicator that your content resonates with your audience — they find it valuable enough to save if for later.
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How do I stop Instagram from saving pictures 2022?

When you are about to post a photo or video, tap the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, tap “Share Settings” and uncheck the box that says “Save Original Photo.
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How do I stop my iPhone from automatically saving photos?

How to disable iMessage photos from saving to iPhone Photos app
  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and tap Messages.
  3. Tap Shared with You.
  4. Turn off Photos to prevent iMessage images from saving to the Photos app.
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How do you unsave posts on Instagram?

Click on your profile photo on the upper right corner. Click on “Saved,” and you'll see all your saved posts. Click once more the photo you want to delete and on the “Saved” button to unsave a post.
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Why is Instagram duplicating my photos?

If you edit or publish images on your Instagram Feed, then those images automatically get stored in your Camera Album. This feature is turned on in Instagram by default and is responsible for creating duplicates that occupy unnecessary storage space.
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Do saved posts on Instagram take up storage?

So as you might expect, Instagram's cache can grow incredibly large over time. And if your phone is running low on space, this can make Instagram a data hog. Luckily, you can clear Instagram's cache on both iPhone and Android.
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Can anyone see saved posts on Instagram?

Only you can see the posts you've saved. When you save someone's post, they're not able to tell that you've saved it.
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Does Instagram automatically save stories?

Stories you create and share on Instagram are automatically saved in your Stories Archive, so there's no need to save them to your phone. You can turn off Stories Archive at any time in Settings. Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile. Tap in the top right, then tap Settings.
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How do you automatically save photos on Instagram?

Tap in the top right, then tap Settings. Tap Account, then tap Original photos (iPhone) or Original posts (Android). Tap next to Save original photos (iPhone) or Save original posts (Android) to turn it on. Tap next to Save posted photos/Save posted videos to turn it on (Android).
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How do you stop people from tracking you on Instagram?

Android users can get a longer list of app permissions by going on Settings > Apps, then finding Instagram and switching to the Permissions tab. From there, you have control of what it can see.
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What happens if I clear my Instagram cache?

Clearing the Instagram cache will delete all of the images and videos downloaded to your phone. In other words, clearing the cache will not affect your saved settings.
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How do I clear my Instagram cache on iPhone?

Clearing your Instagram cache is very easy for both iOS and Android devices.
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All you need to do is follow these instructions.
  1. Tap 'Settings' on your Instagram's profile.
  2. Tap 'Security'
  3. Tap 'Clear Search History (for iPhone) or 'Search History' (for Android)
  4. Tap 'Clear All'.
  5. That's it!
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What happens if I clear storage on Instagram?

Many users worry that clearing data for Instagram and Facebook apps will delete their accounts. However, that's not true. You will only be logged out from your accounts on these apps by clearing data. That's because the data from such social media apps is stored in the cloud and not on your phone.
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Why are my pictures duplicating themselves?

Duplicate images can happen due to syncing errors or syncing folders multiple times — or simply taking too many photos of the same thing. You can remove duplicates with third-party apps (we recommend Gemini Photos) or by doing it manually.
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How do I delete photos from Instagram gallery?

How can I delete my Instagram photos?
  1. Go to Instagram on your smartphone.
  2. Click your profile button at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Review your photos and tap the one you want to delete.
  4. Tap the options icon (three dots in the right-hand corner of the screen).
  5. Tap 'Delete'.
  6. Confirm the deletion.
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How do I stop my iPhone from saving attachments?

Here's what you have to do to rid your device of all attachments.
  1. Tap the Settings app.
  2. Select General, then iPhone Storage.
  3. Select Review Large Attachments under the Recommendations section. ...
  4. Tap Edit and select the attachments that you want to delete and tap on the trash icon in the top right corner.
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Does Apple automatically save photos?

iCloud Photos automatically keeps every photo and video you take in iCloud, so you can access your library from any device, anytime you want.
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Does Instagram spy on you through your phone camera?

Yes, just like Amazon and Apple, Facebook who also owns Instagram, has hired people to snoop on what your saying. They hear you through the microphone on your computer and your phone.
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How do I know who stalks my Instagram?

See Who Views Your Stories

One of the easiest ways to identify your Instagram stalker is to upload a photo or video to Instagram Stories and check the bottom left of the screen to see the accounts that have viewed it. Pay particular attention to the users who don't follow your account but watch your Stories regularly.
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How does Instagram know what I'm thinking?

Instagram, through its integrations with Facebook, uses your personal information to show you ads that it believes you'll be mostly likely to click on. This information comes from what you do within the app and Facebook, your phone and your behavior as you move around parts of the web that Facebook doesn't own.
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