How to fix delayed Instagram notifications

Method 1: Check the notification settings

Method 2: Lock the Instagram app on Android

Some Android brands like Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, etc. kill inactive apps in the background for saving the device’s battery life. Instagram might delay notifications because of such behavior. You will have to lock the Instagram app in the background. This system will make an exception for Instagram and will not be killed in the background.

Method 3: Disable pause notifications

Instagram allows users to pause notifications for a given timeframe. If you’re busy in a meeting or away on a vacation, you might have paused notifications and then forgotten to disable them. You will have to disable this option if you want to avoid any delay in alerts.
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Method 4: Enable Mobile Data for Instagram

Did you accidentally disable data access for Instagram? You’ll only receive notifications once you connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Open Instagram in your iPhone’s settings Enable “Mobile Data” in the settings

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Method 5: Remove Instagram from Scheduled Summary on your iPhone

When you’re adding Instagram to Scheduled Summary on your iPhone, you’ll be getting the notifications at a set time only. You will have to remove Instagram from Scheduled Summary on your iPhone.
Get the most recent updates without opening Instagram. With the aforementioned methods, you should have no trouble resolving Instagram notification delays. Just what method did you find to be effective? Share your thoughts with us in the comment field below.