Archive · 29 May 2025
Pixel Battery Drain: Update Instagram to Fix the Issue
If your phone battery is draining fast, especially on your Pixel, it's probably Instagram's fault!
A recent update had a bug that used up too much power.
Lots of people noticed their phones getting hot and losing battery quickly while using Instagram.
Google and Instagram have confirmed the problem.
The good news is, there's a fix!
You need to update the Instagram app from the Google Play Store.
Updating to the newest version should solve the battery drain and stop your phone from getting too warm.
Pixel and other Android users reported rapid battery drain.
The issue was linked to a recent Instagram update.
Users experienced excessive battery usage and overheating.
Google confirmed the problem and is rolling out a fix.
Updating the Instagram app resolves the battery drain.
- Who
- Android users, particularly Pixel phone owners.
- What
- An Instagram update caused battery drain on Android devices.
- When
- The issue started recently, with the fix rolling out now.
- Where
- On Android devices globally.
- Why
- A bug in a recent Instagram update was consuming excessive battery.
Users with the issue
Instagram and Google
Response to Issue
Users with the issue
Experiencing rapid battery drain and phone overheating
Instagram and Google
Acknowledged the issue and are rolling out a fix.
- Affected Device
- Pixel and other Android devices
- Cause
- Recent Instagram update
- Issue
- Excessive battery drain and overheating
- Fix
- Update Instagram app to version 382.0.0.49.84
- Affected Users
- Android users, specifically Pixel owners