Instander APK Changelog

Hey there, Welcome to Instander Apk Changelog. Developer of this app always working on Instander`s improvements such as bugs fix, and bring up new features. Here I will share all updates and changes of this app such as Android Installation requirements, Bugs, New features.

Instander 17.1

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 9+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARM64-v8a).

Changelog:

  • New Features:
  • Added 60-second Stories.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed download button on three-dot menu.
  • Fixed MobileConfig updater.

Instander 17.2

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 9+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARM64-v8a).

Changelog:

  • New Features:
  • Added Monet theme for Android 12+.
  • Added disabling the Monet theme.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed Feed loading on some devices.
  • Fixed Reels download button.
  • Fixed Alte & Hoefler New fonts.
  • Other Updates:
  • Raised the target SDK to 33.
  • Changed app icon on clone version.
  • Updated some translations. Thanks to everyone who helped with the translations.

Instander 16.0

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 5+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARMv7/ARMv8).

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update:
  • Migration to Instagram version 232.0.0.16.114.
  • Android 12+ Features:
  • Added Monet color scheme support.
  • Added Animated Splash.
  • Android 13+ Features:
  • Added Themed Icon.
  • New Features:
  • Added In-App Lock (Beta).
  • Added 60-second stories.
  • Added Developer Mode decoder (MobileConfig).
  • Added new Instander Sans font with support for Latin, Cyrillic, Thai, Tamil, and Persian scripts.
  • Added download button to the three dots menu.
  • Added hide “Download feed button”.
  • Added selective biography in profile.
  • Design Updates:
  • Redesigned Instander menu.
  • Redesigned all dialogs.
  • Redesigned all toast messages.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed Auto OTA feature. Now the progress dialog is not displayed when you open the application.
  • Language Update:
  • Added Spanish language.
  • Optimization:
  • Reorganization of almost all code for improved performance.

Instander 17.0

Minimum Requirements :

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 9+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARM64-v8a).

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update:
  • Migration to Instagram version 263.2.0.19.104.
  • New Features:
  • Added Reels scrubber.
  • Added a badge when watching a Live.
  • Added new fonts to Stories.
  • Added new translations: Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Malayalam, Polish, Spanish, Turkish.
  • Font Fixes:
  • Fixed “Ґґ, Єє, Іі, Її” in script font.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed bugs that depended on the app or required developer intervention.
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed Monet theme for SDK 31+ (will be added in the next update).
  • Removed In-App Lock (due to vulnerabilities that cannot be fixed).
  • Removed video scrubber.
  • Removed Mark as read.
  • Removed Instander Backup Settings.
  • Removed Download button in feed (Now the download button is only in the three dots menu).
  • Removed message when connecting to the Live in Ghost Mode.
  • Removed long-press and triple-press gestures.

Instander 15.2

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 5+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARMv7/ARMv8)..

Changelog:

  • Snow Feature:
  • Forcing the snow off for those who upgraded from XE version. Link for details.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fix random application crashes on some phones.

Instander 15.3

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 5+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARMv7/ARMv8).

Changelog:

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed random crash on Samsung with One UI 4.
  • Fixed crash “Mark as read” on some phones.
  • Optimization:
  • Rebuild application using the latest tools.

Instander 15.0

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 5+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARMv7/ARMv8).

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update:
  • Rebased to Instagram version 215.0.0.27.359.
  • Sticker Features:
  • Added Link sticker.
  • Added Add yours sticker.
  • Video Scrubber Update:
  • “Video scrubber” is forced on.
  • Removed “Video scrubber” option.
  • Direct and IGTV Features:
  • Temporarily not added “Mark as read” in direct and download IGTV. Link for details.
  • Ads Notice:
  • Attention ads in “Old posts” are present.
  • Donation Update:
  • Removed PayPal. Link for details.

Instander 15.1

Minimum Requirements:

The minimum requirements for installation have increased to:

  • Android 5+ (SDK 28).
  • ABIs AArch64 (ARMv7/ARMv8).

Changelog:

  • New Features:
  • Added IGTV download item.
  • Added Mark as Read.
  • Added quick turn on “Don’t mark Direct as read” (long press direct button).
  • Added turn off auto-flipping stories.
  • Added backups of Instander settings.
  • Added Instander menu (download, preview, direct link to post).
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed avatar zoom.
  • Fixed account type change.
  • Ads switch fixed.

Instander 14.1

Changelog:

  • Comment Action Button Fix:
  • Fixed action buttons with comments.
  • Notification Crash Fix:
  • Resolved application crash due to notifications.
  • Direct Entry Fix:
  • Fixed crash on entering Direct.
  • Profile Photo Switch Fix:
  • Fixed when switching to the first photo in profile.
  • Comment Pin Icon Fix:
  • Fixed pin icon in comments.

Instander 13.1

Changelog:

  • Live Broadcast Fix:
  • Fixed issues with watching live broadcasts.
  • Copy Characters Increase:
  • Increased the number of characters to copy, now up to 5000.

Instander 14.0

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update:
  • Rebased to Instagram version 205.0.0.34.114.
  • Android 12 Support:
  • Added animation splash screen for Android 12.
  • Instander Team Menu:
  • Added a menu with the Instander Team details.
  • Ad Display Fix:
  • Fixed the display of ads.
  • Subscription and Likes Fixes:
  • Resolved errors in subscription and likes.
  • Stories Fixes:
  • Fixed adding Reels and IGTV to your Stories.
  • Fixed Photos in max quality.
  • Fixed Download button in your Stories.
  • Comment Action Button Fix:
  • Fixed action buttons in comments.
  • Note for MIUI Users:
    If you experience a large indentation at the bottom of the screen:
  • Go to Advanced Settings → Full Screen Display.
  • Disable “Hide Full Screen Display” or enable “Buttons” settings.
    (This is a bug of the official Instagram, not Instander)

Instander 12.0

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update: Rebased to Instagram version 187.0.0.32.120.
  • Photo Quality Improvement:
  • Remade the “Improve Photo Quality” feature (source: t.me/thedise/1484).
  • New Features:
  • Added “Download IGTV”.
  • Introduced “Social Networks Menu” linking to the official Instander pages on Telegram, Instagram, and Subreddit.
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed Splunk MINT Crashlytics.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with the last font symbols: ad, ag, ah, etc.
  • Resolved non-coloring problem when changing themes or on global black themes like MIUI, FlymeOS, etc.
  • Fixed Threads display on profiles.
  • Resolved application crashes when trying to report issues.

Instander 13.0

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update: Rebased to Instagram version 202.0.0.37.123.
  • Comment Features Update:
  • Remade copying and translation of comments (Misc/Additional menu for comment).
  • Stories Improvement:
  • Remade “Stories Improve” feature for better performance.
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed Unmutual followers due to changes in Instagram API.
  • New Settings Option:
  • Added “Video Scrubber” in settings for enhanced video control.
  • Donation Menu Updates:
  • Added PayPal to the Donation Menu.
  • Added Tinkoff to the Donation Menu.
  • Optimizations:
  • Optimized Instander code for improved performance.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed many crashes to ensure stability.

Instander 11.2

Changelog:

  • Bug Fix:
  • Fixed crashes in Instander Settings on many devices.
  • Feature Addition:
  • Added “Fullscreen Stories”.

Instander 12.1

Changelog:

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with downloading media on some devices.
  • Path Update:
  • Changed the default download path to /Pictures/Instander.
  • Donation Addition:
  • Added Ethereum as a donation option.
  • New Feature:
  • Added OTA changelog in Russian (Available from Instander 12.1 and higher).

Instander 11.0

Changelog:

  • Instagram Base Update: Rebased to Instagram version 178.1.0.37.123.
  • New Feature:
  • Instander Reels Activation: Introduced activation for “Instander Reels”.
  • New Font: Added the last font on the list.
  • Translation of Comments: Added the ability to translate comments.
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed Unmutual Followers due to account limitations.
  • Removed “Fullscreen Stories”.
  • Removed “Don’t Crop Stories”.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed installation issues on Android 5.1.

Many fixes and optimizations for improved performance.

Instander 11.1

Changelog:

  • Feature Restoration:
  • Re-added “Unmutual Followers”.
  • Font Fix:
  • Fixed issues with the Modern font (Cyrillic: Д, Л, Ё).
  • Quality Improvements:
  • Remade Story Quality.
  • Remade IGTV Quality.
  • Information Updates:
  • Disabled Covid-19 information.
  • UI Changes:
  • Removed the info button in “Unmutual Followers”.
  • Easter Egg:
  • Added a small easter egg.

Many fixes and optimizations for improved performance.

Instander 9.2

Changelog:

  • Added an indicator for “FollowsYou” status.
  • Set path to the download folder for easier access.
  • Reworked the process to improve photo quality.
  • Fine-tuned the quality of Stories.
  • Redesigned the verification menu for a fresh look.
  • Redesigned the acknowledgement menu for improved user experience.
  • Forced portrait orientation for Instander settings.
  • Resolved issues related to photo quality.
  • Optimized performance and cleaned up the code for smoother operation.

Instander 10.0

Changelog:

  • Rebased to Instagram version 175.1.0.25.119.
  • New Features:
  • Unmutual Followers: Long press on the activity tab to launch. Read tooltip information from the upper right corner after the first launch.
  • Mark as Read in Direct: Added the option to mark messages as read in Direct.
  • Hide View Live Stream: Added option to hide view of Live Stream.
  • Stories Autoplay with Sound: Added the ability to autoplay stories with sound
  • Monobank Donation: Added Monobank to the donation menu.
  • Donation Menu Changes:
  • Removed Privat24 (Card will be deactivated. Donations will not be accepted).
  • Removed PayPal (It has been blocked. Donations will not be accepted).
  • Instander Menu: Redesigned menu, transferred from version 9.2-XE.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed Instagram bug causing black (transparent) display of some icons.
  • Fixed Instagram bug with incorrect markup of some elements.
  • Many fixes and optimizations for improved performance.

Instander 9.0

Changelog:

  • Rebased to Instagram version 166.0.0.41.245.
  • Revamped user interface with a fresh design.
  • Updated design for Instander Settings.
  • Stories Enhancements:
  • Added “Don’t Crop Stories” option.
  • Introduced “Full-screen Stories” feature.
  • Photo and Video Features:
  • Added “Save Self-Destruct Photo” option.
  • Added “Save Photo in Direct” feature.
  • Added “Download Reels” functionality.
  • Bio Customization:
  • Added “Selectable Bio” option.
  • Removed “Copy Bio on Tap”.
  • Voice and Stickers Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with listening to voice messages.
  • Resolved problems with selfie-stickers.
  • Fixed issues related to posting videos.
  • Addressed high CPU usage and fast battery drain issues.
  • Resolved issues with sharing QR-Codes.
  • Updated to white navigation bar on splash screen.

Instander 9.1

Changelog:

  • Resolved issues related to Stories quality.
  • Fixed the display of ads.
  • Addressed issues with the Highlight menu.
  • Fixed the seen message status display.
  • Experimental Quality Improvements:
  • Added experimental improvement for IGTV quality.
  • Added experimental improvement for Reels quality.

Instander 8.1

Changelog:

  • Added zoom functionality for photos with a long tap.
  • Addressed high CPU usage and fast battery drain issues.
  • Resolved crashes specific to MIUI devices.
  • Corrected and improved translations.
  • Resolved notification issues in the clone version.

Instander 8.2

Changelog:

  • Introduced a black splash screen for the night theme
  • Resolved issues with set Canceled On Touch Outside functionality.
  • Added new menu options such as:
  • including download
  • preview.
  • share a direct link to the file.
  • copy direct link to the file.

Instander 7.1

Changelog:

  • Added the option to hide liked posts.
  • Added a toggle to control video auto-play.
  • Added the ability to hide recommended friends.
  • Introduced swipe navigation for smoother browsing.
  • Suppressed “Latest version” and “Error” toasts when entering the app with OTA enabled.
  • Resolved errors related to the AdsFree feature.
  • Fixed the maximum width issue in the feed.

Instander 8.0

Changelog:

  • Rebased to Instagram version 162.0.0.42.125.
  • Added the ability to copy user biography with a long tap.
  • Added option to copy comments.
  • Added the option to copy post description.
  • Resolved issues with all masks.
  • Improved OTA version check functionality.
  • Changed “Loading…” to “Searching for updates…” when starting the application.
  • Performance Fixes:
  • Fixed high CPU usage and fast battery drain issues.
  • Fixed crashes related to listening to voice messages before sending.
  • Resolved crashes when uploading videos to the feed.

Instander 6.0

Changelog:

  • Rebased to Instagram version 157.0.0.37.120.
  • Added the ability to download avatars with a long tap.
  • Completely revamped swipe navigation for smoother user experience.
  • Resolved issues with the “Download this pic” feature.
  • Introduced the new meme font, Chalkboard SE Bold.
  • Added “Mark as read” option for notifications.
  • Implemented a welcome message for new users.
  • Added support for downloading IGTV videos.
  • “Verify info” now redirects to the web-page for easier verification.
  • Fixed issues related to default states in the app.
  • Resolved the PayPal item issue.
  • Language Support:
  • Added and updated translations for Arabic, Belarusian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Kazakh, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Uzbek.

Instander 7.0

Changelog:

  • Rebased to Instagram version 158.0.0.30.123.
  • Enhanced story quality to 12 Mbps.
  • Added support for available Instagram music.
  • Integrated Splunk Mint (formerly Crashlytics) for better crash reporting.
  • Enhanced photo quality with 95% JPEG compression.
  • Introduced “Ghost Mode” for enhanced privacy.
  • Added automatic check for OTA updates.
  • Resolved right-to-left alignment issues with the download button.
  • Fixed issues related to Threads functionality.
  • Addressed issues with the “Don’t Read Direct” feature.
  • Resolved issues with the “Verify info” function.
  • Fixed Threads display in user profiles.
  • Disabled the Covid Hub feature.
  • Revamped the Download dialog for improved user experience.

Removed Features:

  • Follows You
  • Clickable Links
  • Selectable bio
  • Copy Comments
  • Mark as read
  • Hide liked posts
  • Auto play
  • Recommended friends

Instander 5.1

Changelog:

  • Addressed server issues to properly check verification checkboxes.
  • Replaced the old method with the new.
  • Fixed issues with Facebook login.
  • Removed ads from the Explore section.
  • Display mutual subscriptions directly in user profiles.
  • Rewind feature for videos is now enabled by default.
  • Centered the Instagram logo for a more balanced look.
  • Removed unused code for better performance.
  • Added support for Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish.
  • Links in the app are now clickable for easier navigation.
  • Fixed issues with the classic text tool.
  • Resolved issues with the neon font.
  • Improved overall performance with various bug fixes and optimizations.

Instander 5.2

Changelog:

  • Improved and fixed issues with Facebook login.
  • Resolved issues related to the video rewind feature.
  • Added ACRA for better application crash reporting on Android.
  • New Translations:
  • Japanese: Added support for Japanese language.
  • Polish: Updated the Polish translation for improved accuracy.

Instander 3.0

Changelog:

  • Updated to the latest Instagram base version(146.0.0.27.125).
  • Added Disable In-App Browser.
  • Easily copy comments with a right-button option.
  • Preserve your story’s full size without cropping.
  • Moved to the Feed Menu for easier access.
  • Improved performance and resolved various bugs.

Instander 5.0

Changelog:

  • Updated to the latest Instagram base version(153.0.0.34.96).
  • Enjoy Instagram Reels within Instander.
  • Customize your bio with selectable text.
  • Disable swipe navigation.
  • Explore modern, neon, highlight, typewriter, strong, meme, elegant, and directional fonts.
  • Find your settings more essentially.
  • Now available in Ukrainian, Arabic, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Turkish.
  • Improved performance with various bug fixes and optimizations.

Instander 2.1

Changelog:

  • Introduced photo uploads with 95% JPEG quality.
  • Added ‘Do Not Type’ option in Direct messages.
  • Introduce Cyrillic fonts for Stories.
  • Typewriter: Utilized Nimbus Mono Font
  • Neon: Showcased Sacramento Font
  • 💳 Added PayPal payment option.
  • 🛠️ Resolved highlight menu issues.

Bugs:

  • 🖼️ “Download this image” now correctly downloads only the first image.
  • 📁 Fixed the issue preventing users from setting the download folder.

Instander 2.2

Changelog:

  • Introduce OTA update feature.
  • Enjoy the new Nickainley font in Neon mode.
  • Resolved issues with Facebook login.
  • Fixed the long tap functionality for avatars.
  • Fixed the display issues with ads.
  • New Translations:
  • Portuguese (Brazil): Translated by Shelby.
  • Ukrainian: Translated by the_dise.

Concolusion:

The Instander APK is frequently updated, and developer enhance user experience and adressed the technical issues with each update. With each update, it improves the compatibility with newer Android versions such as Monet themes and 60-second stories and much more. However, the removal of features due to vulnerabilities or API changes highlights the challenges faced in maintaining app stability and security. By the way, Instander is the best alternate of Instagram for those seeking extra features.