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 Instagram Causing Battery Drain on Android?  Google Confirms and a Fix Is Now Available

 Android users, especially those with Google Pixel phones, recently encountered a frustrating issue: their phone batteries were draining unusually fast.  After a wave of complaints, Google has now acknowledged that the culprit behind this problem was none other than the popular social media app, Instagram.

 The issue surfaced after Google rolled out its May software update for google Pixel devices.  Affected models include the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and even the newly launched Pixel 9 series.  Even when not in use, users reported that their smartphones were rapidly heating up and losing battery power. This led many to believe there might be a deep system flaw or a malfunctioning background process at play.

 However, after investigating, Google confirmed in a community post that the root of the battery drain was Instagram’s app behavior in the background.  It would appear that Instagram's processes were using too many resources, which was causing an abnormally high power consumption. This kind of battery drain, often called "background drain," means the app was active even when users weren’t interacting with it.

 Thankfully, Instagram (owned by Meta) responded swiftly to the problem.  A new version of the app — version 382.0.0.49.84 — was released to address the issue.  Google has assured users that updating to this version should fix the excessive battery consumption.  The update is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

 The first thing you should do is ensure that your Instagram app has been updated in its entirety if you are using an Android or Pixel device and are still experiencing battery issues. To check this, long-press on the Instagram icon, tap on "App info," and scroll down to see the current version number.  If it’s below ##.#.#.#9.84, head over to the Play Store and update it immediately.

 It remains unclear whether this battery drain bug affected only Google Pixel phones or if other Android brands like Samsung, OnePlus, or Xiaomi were also impacted.  Google’s statement specifically addressed Pixel devices, but considering the vast number of Android phones in use, the issue could have had a broader impact.

 As of now, there are no reports of similar issues from other apps or devices, and users who have installed the latest Instagram update are reporting normal battery behavior again.

 In conclusion, Instagram may have been the hidden drain if your Android phone has been heating up or dying more quickly than usual lately. Make sure to update the app, and if problems persist, you may also want to consider clearing cache, restarting your device, or monitoring other apps that could be running in the background.