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Instagram Lite is a reduced version of the traditional Instagram application. The company has decided to launch it in some markets where, in general, users use phones with more limited specifications Thus, it is possible to give millions of people access to the platform regardless of processor power or available storage. Of course, this application is much lighter because it gives up a lot of features that are present in the latest versions of the full client.What are some of these features not available on Instagram Lite?
- Live broadcasts. Instagram Lite loses the function of broadcasting live video. Although it does have a basic story editor, the launcher to launch this feature is not available.
- Reels. It is true that we can see videos that other users have uploaded and consult the new stories available. But the new feature that tries to imitate TikTok is not compatible with Instagram Lite.
- Direct Messages The reduced version of Instagram does not support Instagram Direct. In this way, you will not be able to start a conversation with another user or consult your active conversations Sending stories to other people is also lost. It is true that, when visiting a user's profile, the button Send message is activated.However, when you click on it, an error appears on the screen.
- Upload photos from internal memory After several attempts, we have verified that the only way to upload photos using Instagram Lite is by taking them with the camera integrated into the application itself. It is not possible to select an image file from storage, even using Android's Share menu.
In view of sacrificed features, in which cases should you install Instagram Lite? If you have a terminal with very few resources, this application is ideal for you to continue accessing Instagram, uploading photos and stories and receiving notifications. On the other hand, if you only use Instagram to see the content that other users upload, Instagram Lite is a more than a solvent option. It allows you to keep the basic features and, at the same time, save a few megabytes on your device.
How to install Instagram Lite on Android
Instagram Lite is not officially available in Spain. Therefore, if you want to install it, you must obtain its APK, or installation file, from a source outside the Google Play Store. You should know that the application is fully functional and is translated into Spanish. Of course, since it is not present in the official application store, it is possible that the updates are not applied correctly.
If you are determined to install Instagram Lite, please do the following:
- Access APKMirror. This repository is very reliable and provides the APK of countless applications, regardless of whether or not they are available on the Play Store.
- Use the search engine to locate Instagram Lite.
- In the list of results, select the most recent version and click on the arrow icon that you will see on the right side.
- Next, scroll down the screen until you find the Download section. Click on the link to go to the download page.
- Start downloading the APK by clicking on Download APK.
After doing this, install Instagram Lite following the normal process. Remember that the installation file will be found in the Android download folder. You can access it using any file explorer. After finishing installation, Instagram Lite will be available in app drawer or home screen depending on your launcher settings. You can install this watered down version of Instagram along with the traditional applicationThus, you can use one or the other depending on the functions you need at any given time.
