TL;DR:
- Android: Settings ?†’ Apps ?†’ Instagram ?†’ Storage ?†’ Clear Cache.
- iOS: No native option. Reinstall Instagram OR offload via Settings ?†’ General ?†’ iPhone Storage ?†’ Instagram ?†’ Offload App.
Android Steps
- Settings ?†’ Apps ?†’ Instagram.
- Storage & cache.
- Tap Clear cache.
- Cache cleared instantly. Login + drafts preserved.
iOS Steps (Workaround)
iOS doesn't expose cache clearing per app. Two options:
- Offload app: Settings ?†’ General ?†’ iPhone Storage ?†’ Instagram ?†’ Offload App. Reinstall later.
- Delete + reinstall: removes cache + drafts. Login persists in keychain.
Why Clear Cache
- Instagram cache can grow to 1-3 GB.
- App glitches sometimes resolve after clear.
- Privacy: removes recently-viewed images.
Key Takeaways
- Android: native clear cache.
- iOS: offload or reinstall workaround.