Instagram Reels is a relatively new feature introduced by the popular social media platform in August 2020. Reels is a short-form video format that allows users to create and share 15-second videos set to music, with the option to add effects, filters, and text overlays. Like other popular short-form video platforms, such as TikTok, Reels has quickly gained popularity among users for its fun and creative video format. However, a few users reported that their Instagram account no more have the option to watch reels. The reels button disappeared and doesn’t even show in the explore option. If that’s the case with you as well, here is a quick tutorial on how to bring back the Instagram reels option on your account.
How To Bring Back Instagram Reels Option On Your Account
Do note that this method worked for some users but not everyone. Nevertheless, you can always give it a try. Maybe this will bring back the reels button of your account.
- To start with, first, you will have to delete the Instagram app.
- Now, download the older version of the Instagram app from APKMirror. Here we have downloaded version 251.
- Next, you need to install the older version of Instagram and then open the app to log in with your account.
- Once you have logged in, close the app and then go to the Google Play store and search for the Instagram app or click here.
- Tap on the update button. Wait for it to update the app.
- Now once the app is updated, you should see the new layout of Instagram along with the reels option located where the older notifications icon was present.
So, this was a quick tutorial on how to bring back the Instagram reels option on your account on an Android device. While this won’t work for iOS folks, they can sure try it on an Android device.
Conclusion
Instagram hasn’t officially released any statement about whether this is a bug or an experiment they are testing. So, until they officially fix the issue of reels. Users can always try some alternative method to bring back the reels option on their Instagram account.
