Changelog

The Changelog of the Instander app includes all versions’ unique features. Instander is always getting better to make your experience smoother. Whether you’ve been using Instander for a while or just started, this is the place to know about the latest updates.

Related: What Is Instander?

Instander v17.2 – Latest Version

We’ve incorporated theming support for Android 12 with Monet Themes.
We’ve resolved various issues related to feed loading and downloads.
We’ve elevated the target SDK and modified the clone icon.
Additionally, we’ve updated specific translations.

Instander v.17.2 Beta 4

Enhanced Monet theme functionality
It fixed the issue with the Monet switch on Android 12
Updated target SDK to version 33

Instander v17.2 Beta 3

Introduced the Monet theme for Android 12 or newer versions.
Resolved the issue of app launch on certain devices
The coin theme remains enabled in languages other than English
Toggle not available on Android 12
Due to the specifics of the inclusion, it may not be available in some languages like English, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Dutch, French etc
If you want to see a Monet theme that supports your native language

Instander v.17.2 Beta 1

Improvements to the feed and platform stability are being made

Instander v.17.2 Beta 0

Sorted out the problem where the feed wasn’t loading properly
Fixed the button for downloading Reels
Fixed Alte & Hoefler’s New fonts
Sorted out the main Feed, but you might start seeing ads in the Reels. That’s why this is a beta version

Instander v.17.1

Introducing 60-second Stories!
Fixed the download button located in the three-dot menu
Improved MobileConfig updater to make sure it works smoothly

Instander v.17.0

Switching over to Instagram version 263.2.0.19.104
The minimum requirements have been updated to Android 9 or newer with ARM64-v8a support
Included a Reels scrubber feature
When you’re watching a Live, you’ll notice a new badge added!
Introduced some fresh new fonts for your Stories!
Included fresh translations in Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Dutch, French etc
Corrected the “rr,” “ee,” “li,” and “i” characters in the script font
Resolved a glitch that required my involvement or intervention
Removed the Monet theme for SDK 31 and above (but don’t worry, it’ll be back in the next update!)
The In-App Lock feature has been removed due to vulnerabilities related to blockchain that couldn’t be resolved
Video scrubber has been removed
Mark as read feature has been removed
Instander Backup Settings have removed
Removed download button from the feed. Now, you’ll find it only in the three dots menu
Deleted the message that appears when you join Live while in Ghost Mode
Long-press and triple-press gestures have been removed

Instander v.16.0

It was upgraded to Instagram version 232.0.0.16.114
Moreover, it now supports the Monet color scheme for Android 12 and above
Additionally, introduce Animated Splash for Android 12 and above
Furthermore, enjoy the new Themed Icon for Android 13 and above
Moreover, try out the beta version of In-App Lock
Also, stories can now be up to 60 seconds long
Moreover, developers can use the new Developer Mode decoder (MobileConfig)
Meet the fresh Instander Sans font with support for Latin, Cyrillic, Thai, Tamil, and Persian
Furthermore, easily download content with the new download button in the three dots menu
Besides, there’s an option to hide the “Download feed” button
Moreover, customize your profile with a selective biography
Additionally, experience the redesigned Instander menu and all dialogs
Furthermore, toast messages have been redesigned for better visibility
Moreover, the fixed issue with the Auto OTA feature is that the progress dialog no longer appears upon opening the app
Also, the Spanish language support was added (Thanks, @dpatrongomez)
Additionally, code reorganization for improved performance and stability

Instander v.15.4

Because certain payment systems were blocked, they had to be removed the donation options list

Here are the things that need to be fixed:

Liking stories
Voting in polls
Tagging people in group chats

Instander v.15.3

Fixed random crashes experienced by Samsung users with One UI 4
Fixed the issue causing crashes when marking messages as read on certain phones
Updated our applications using the newest tools available for better performance

Instander v.15.2

Clearing away snow for those who upgraded from the XE-version
Fixed random crashes experienced on some phones

Instander v.15.1

Download IGTV videos
Moreover, mark items as read
Additionally, enable “Don’t mark Direct as read” by long-pressing the direct button
Furthermore, turn off auto-flipping stories
Instander settings are now backed up
Also, we’ve added an Instander menu where you can download, preview, and get direct links to posts
Moreover, we’ve fixed the avatar zoom issue
Additionally, the account type change is now working correctly
Finally, fixed the ads switch

Instander v.15.0

We’ve updated to Instagram version 215.0.0.27.359
Moreover, we’ve included the Link sticker
Additionally, the option to add your sticker has been introduced
Furthermore, we’ve enabled the video scrubber by default
We’ve also removed the video scrubber toggle
Currently, “Mark as read” in direct messages (with links) is not included
There’s a temporary absence of IGTV downloads
Please note: Ads may appear in older posts

Instander v.14.1

Fixed buttons for commenting
Fixed app crashes caused by notifications
Resolved an app crash issue
Fixed crashing when accessing Direct
Fixed the problem when navigating to the first photo in the profile
Adjusted the pin icon in comments
Deactivated the ability to save photos in webp format
Turned off photo uploads in webp format

Instander v.14.0

Updated to Instagram version 205.0.0.34.114
Introduced animated splash screen for Android 12
Included menu feature for Instander Team
Resolved advertisement display issues
Fixed bugs related to subscriptions and likes
Fixed adding Reels and IGTV to Stories
Ensured photos are displayed in maximum quality
Corrected action buttons in comments
Fixed Download button functionality in Stories

Instander v.13.1

Updated to Instagram version 202.0.0.37.123
Introduced a video scrubber in settings
Included PayPal in the Donation Menu
Added Tinkoff to the Donation Menu
Added copying and translation of comments (Misc/Additional menu for comments)
Improved quality in Stories Camera
Removed Unmutual followers (No longer functional due to changes in Instagram API)
Optimized Instander’s code
Fixednumerous crashes
Fixed issues with watching live broadcasts
Added the number of characters that can be copied to 5000

Instander v.12.1

Solved the issue of downloading media on certain devices
The default path for downloads is now set to /Pictures/Instander
Donate using Ethereu
Introduced an Over-The-Air (OTA) changelog in Russian

Instander v.12.0

Updated to Instagram version 187.0.0.32.120
Added Photo Quality (check out t.me/thedise/1484 for details)
Introduced IGTV Download feature
Included Social Networks Menu (Find Instander on Telegram, Instagram, and Subreddit)
Removed Splunk MINT Crashlytics
Resolved issues with font characters like ad, ag, ah &, etc
Fixed color glitches when changing themes or using a global black theme (MIUI, FlymeOS, etc.)
Resolved Threads display on profiles
Fixed app crashes when attempting to report issues

Instander v.11.0

Updated Instagram to version 178.1.0.37.123
Enabled “Instander Reels” activation
Included a new font (last one in the list)
Enabled “Translation of comments” feature
Removed Unmutual Followers due to limitations with accounts (I can’t be responsible for this)
Removed “Fullscreen Stories” and “Don’t crop Stories” features
Fixed installation issues on Android 5.1
Added various fixes and optimizations

Instander v.10.0

We’ve updated to Instagram version 175.1.0.25.119
Furthermore, we’ve included the Unmutual Followers feature. You can activate it by long pressing on the activity tab.
Check the tooltip in the upper right corner after the first use for guidance
Additionally, we’ve added an option to “Hide view Live Stream”
Moreover, we’ve enabled “Stories autoplay with sound”
We’ve also added Monobank to donation options
On the other hand, we’ve removed Privat24 from the donation menu. The Card will be inactive, and donations won’t be accepted
Furthermore, we’ve removed PayPal from the donation menu. It’s blocked, and donations won’t be accepted
We’ve fixed the Instander Menu (Transferred from 9.2-XE)
Moreover, we’ve resolved the Instagram bug causing specific icons’ black (transparent) display
Additionally, we’ve fixed the Instagram bug related to incorrect markup of certain elements
Lastly, we’ve made numerous fixes and performance enhancements

Instander v.9.2

Indicator Now Follows You
Moreover, Choose Where to Save Downloads
Furthermore, Enhanced Photo Quality
Additionally, Improved Story Quality
Moreover, Added Verification Menu
Again, Updated Acknowledgment Menu
Additionally, Instander Settings Now in Portrait Mode
Moreover, Resolved Photo Quality Issues
Additionally, Optimized Code and Cleaned Up

Instander v.9.1

Enhanced the quality of IGTV and Reels (still testing)
Fixed issues with Stories, ad displays, and the Highlight menu
Sorted out the seen message status
Added language translations: Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Ukrainian, Kazakh, Italian, Indonesian,
Hindi, Hebrew, Greek, and Traditional Chinese

Instander v.9.0

We updated the design to Instagram version 166.0.0.41.245
Additionally, we added Instander Settings
Moreover, we included the “Don’t crop Stories” feature
Furthermore, we introduced the “Full-screen Stories” option
Also, we enabled saving self-destructing photos
Besides, we allowed saving photos in Direct messages
Moreover, we enabled downloading Reels
Furthermore, we added an option to select bio
Additionally, we removed the ability to copy bio by tapping
Moreover, we resolved issues with listening to voice messages
Furthermore, we fixed the selfie-stickers functionality
Additionally, we resolved to post video problems
Furthermore, we fixed high CPU and fast battery usage
Moreover, we fixed QR-code sharing
Finally, we fixed the appearance of the white navigation bar on the splash screen