How to open camera in Instagram

Instagram makes it easy to take photos and create videos directly in the app, but you won’t get far if it can’t access your camera.

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Update your Device and the Instagram App
How to Enable Camera Access for Instagram on iOS
How to Enable Camera Access for Instagram on Android
How To Enable Camera Access on Instagram on Android Device
How To Enable Your Instagram To Access Your Camera on Your iOS Device
How To Update IG and Your Device’s Operating System
How To Update Your Instagram App
How To Update Your Device Operating System
Wrapping Up

When you first launch Instagram, it should prompt you for permission to use your camera, microphone, and location. If you accidentally hit deny, then you’ll have to enable them manually in your system settings.

In this article, we’ll show you how to enable camera access for Instagram on both Android and iOS devices.

Update your Device and the Instagram App

If you’re having problems with Instagram accessing your camera, the first thing you should check is that everything is up-to-date. Use the instructions below to check for and update your device’s software:

Updating your iOS device
Updating your Android device

You can update the Instagram app by checking for updates in you’re device’s official app store.

If your device and Instagram app are up-to-date, then you might need to adjust the permissions Instagram has to your device’s camera. Below, well show you how on both Android and iOS devices.

How to Enable Camera Access for Instagram on iOS

To enable camera access for Instagram on your iPhone / iOS device, you simply need to allow the app to access your camera in your device’s settings.

On your iPhone / iOS device, open the Settings app.
Scroll down to the Apps section, and tap Instagram to access its settings.
You should now see a list of permissions the Instagram app has. If the Toggle next to Camera is in the off position, tap to toggle it on.

Once you enable the permissions, open Instagram and try to create a new story. If you see video, then you’re all set!

How to Enable Camera Access for Instagram on Android

To enable camera access for Instagram on your Android device, you simply need to allow the app to access your camera in your device’s settings.

On your Android device, open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Apps.
Search for “Instagram” by tapping the Search icon in the upper right corner, or locate it in the list of apps, and then tap it.
Tap Permissions.
Tap Camera and then select Allow only while using the app. Do the same for Microphone.

Once you enable the permissions, open Instagram and try to create a new story. If you see video, then you’re all set!

Instagram has become a powerful social media platform. The photo-sharing app will offer you several features to create and post beautiful images and videos and share them with your friends. To do this, however, your Instagram must be able to access your camera.

But you probably didn’t know this and already tapped on “Deny” when the prompt came up. You are now stuck with an app that won’t allow you to take photos and videos with loved ones.

Before you throw in the towel and ditch your IG app, here’s a step-by-step guide to navigating your device settings and manually enabling your camera to access your Instagram account.

How To Enable Camera Access on Instagram on Android Device

Open Settings on your device.
Select “Apps & notifications“.
Tap “See all apps.”
Scroll and find “Instagram.”
Tap on “Permissions.”
Click on “Camera.”
Tap on “Allow only when using this app” (or if you prefer the second option, “Ask every time“) to turn this option on and allow access.
Follow the same steps for “Microphone.”

Relaunch Instagram to confirm it now has access to the camera. The easiest way to verify the access is by opening a new Story view.

How To Enable Your Instagram To Access Your Camera on Your iOS Device

Open Settings on your iOS device.
Search for “Instagram” or scroll down to find the app and tap on it.
Toggle on “Camera” from the list of permissions.

When done, leave the settings and open Instagram. Confirm that you can now access your device camera on IG by tapping on the Story button.

How To Update IG and Your Device’s Operating System

How To Update Your Instagram App

Go to the AppStore or PlayStore, depending on your device.
Search for Instagram and tap on it.
If an update is available, there will be an “Update” button. Tap on it to update your Instagram app.

How To Update Your Device Operating System

How To Update Your iPhone or iPad

Open Settings on your device.
Select “General.”
Select “Software Update.”
Tap on “Install Now” (or “Download and Install“).
Input your passcode.
Tap on “Install Now.”

If your device is running on Android, here’s how to update it.

How To Update Your Device’s Android Operating System

Your android device will usually alert you whenever there’s an update available, but you can also be proactive and check if one is available and update your device.

Here’s how to check available android software updates and update your device:

Go to Settings on your device.
Scroll down and select “About phone.”
If an update is available, you will see an “Update” button. Tap on it.
Tap on “Install.”

If you have followed the above steps but still can’t get your camera working on IG, you need to check if your device’s camera is working in the first place.

To confirm, try taking pictures with the Camera app on your phone’s home page. If it’s not working, have that fixed first. Then follow the steps to allow it to access Instagram.

Wrapping Up

Instagram helps you and your friends share funny and memorable life moments with friends and relatives. Your newly installed Instagram app is perfect for that. It will allow you to take, edit and share pictures and videos with your friends on the app.

But that’s only possible if you have enabled camera access on your IG. If you didn’t do that immediately after launching the app, this article gives you a step-by-step guide on how to do it whether you are using an Android or iOS device.