In a nutshell: Instagram users can temporarily deactivate their profiles, causing photos and likes to disappear. To retrieve lost pictures, open the Instagram app, open the menu tray, click on "Settings
Instagram users can temporarily deactivate their profiles if they need to. Deactivation hides their photos, likes, and comments until they log back in. Sometimes, you may lose your pictures without an apparent reason. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in such a situation.
Open the “Instagram” application on your phone. If you’re a frequent Instagram user, the application automatically opens your account using your details. If not, enter your details to log into your account.
Once you log into the Instagram application, click the three horizontal lines at the top right.
Clicking the three icons reveals the menu. The menu lets you view your insights, archives, orders, and payments. Tap on the “Settings” option.
The settings menu provides options for your notifications, supervision, and privacy. Click the “Search” label in the search bar below the “Settings” title.
Type “Download Your Information” in the search bar. Tap the “Download Your Information” option that appears in the results.
When you search “Download Your Information,” a new screen loads, allowing you to request a copy of your information. When your data is ready, you have four days to download it. Click “Request a Download” on the new page.
Instagram allows you to download complete or specific types of information. If you’d like data from multiple profiles, you can select the type of information you want for each. Click “Select Types of Information.”
The next screen provides a selection of specific types of downloadable information. Select “Content” and click “Next.”
You can set the quality and format of your file information. Customize the date range for the information to be included in your download.
Once you make the necessary alterations, click “Submit Request.” Instagram then sends a file to your email address containing your lost photos. Download the file, and your photos will appear again on Instagram.
If you still can’t find your lost photos, Contact Instagram support. Search “Instagram Support” on your browser and click the “Instagram Help Center” link.
Losing your Instagram photo can be shocking, but you mustn’t be scared. The platform provides a reliable way to retrieve your data. If you need help completing the process, the platform’s technical support team can help.
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