How To Fix Instagram SD Card Photos Not Showing (2024)

How To Fix Instagram SD Card Photos Not Showing

In This Article, You Will Learn How To Fix Instagram SD Card Photos Not Showing.

How To Fix Instagram SD Card Photos Not Showing

Fix 1. Check Update For Instagram App

  • Open Play Store.
  • Search for “Instagram”.
  • Tap “Update” if available.
  • Now, check SD card photos are showing or not.

Fix 2. Clear Cache and Data of Instagram App

  • Go to Settings > Apps > All apps/Manage apps.
  • Look for Instagram and tap on it.
  • Tap Storage/Storage usage.
  • Tap on “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.

Fix 3. Check For Device Update

  • Go to Settings > System > System Update.
  • Tap on “Download and Install” if an update is available.

Fix 4. Check Instagram App Permission For Photos Are Enabled

  • Go to Settings > Apps > All apps/Manage apps.
  • Look for Instagram and tap on it.
  • Tap on “Permissions”.
  • Make sure permission for “Files and media” and “Camera” are Allowed.

Fix 5. Share Photos From Gallery

Instead of sharing photos from Instagram, share them from the gallery.

  • Open gallery app on your device.
  • Select the photos and click on Share
  • Here, click on “Instagram”, icon. You can share photos to Instagram Feed, Reels, Story, Chats. So, select as per your choice.
  • Finally, share the photo by clicking on Next.

Fix 6. Move Photos From SD Card To Phone Internal Storage

  • Open File Manager/My Files.
  • Click on Folder icon above and select SD card.
  • Now, select the folder that contains photos or simply select the photos that you want to move to internal storage.
  • After selecting folder/photos, click on Move
  • Then click on “Internal Shared Storage”.
  • Now, simply paste the photos to the desired folder or create a new folder and paste the photos.

Now, open Instagram and check whether the pictures are showing or not.

Fix 7. Install an Older Version of Instagram

  • First, uninstall Instagram app on your Android phone.
  • Go to https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android
  • Select “Older Versions” and install an older version of Instagram.
  • Open the app, login to your account and check SD card photos are showing or not.

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