Are you getting an “Error Missing Info” issue on Instagram?

This usually happens when you try to change your profile picture.

It’s affecting iOS and Android users who are using the Instagram app.

Instagram allows you to edit your profile by including a bio, profile picture, links, and more.

In some cases, some profile features like changing your profile picture might not work because of a bug or a glitch.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Instagram Error Missing Info issue when you are unable to change your profile picture.

What does error missing info mean on Instagram?

Error Missing Info means that there’s an issue with changing your profile picture on Instagram.

This can happen because Instagram is down or the profile picture feature is bugging or glitching out.

It can also happen because your internet connection is poor or unstable.

If you tap on “Dismiss” and try to change your profile picture, you might encounter the same error message again.

How to fix error missing info on Instagram

To fix error missing info on Instagram, try changing your profile picture on instagram.com instead of the mobile app.

Alternatively, you can try downloading Instagram Lite or an older version of Instagram (APK).

Fix 1: Change your profile picture on instagram.com

1. Go to instagram.com on a browser.
2. Log in to your Instagram account.
3. Edit your profile and change your profile picture.

Fix 2: Download Instagram Lite (Android only)

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for “Instagram Lite”.
3. Download Instagram Lite.
4. Open Instagram Lite.
5. Log in to your Instagram account.
6. Edit your profile and change your profile picture.

Fix 3: Download an older version of Instagram (Android only)

1. Delete the Instagram app from your device.
2. Go to https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android.
3. Select “Older versions” and install an older version of Instagram.
4. Edit your profile and change your profile picture.

Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods

If you’re still getting the “Missing Info” error on Instagram, try these troubleshooting methods:

• Update Instagram: Open the App Store/Google Play Store, search for “Instagram”, and select “Update”.
• Force exit and reopen: Swipe up from the bottom of your screen, navigate to the Instagram card, and swipe up.
• Clear Instagram’s cache: Force exit Instagram > open the Settings app > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache > Clear Data > re-open Instagram.
• Log out and log in: Open the Instagram app > Profile > Menu > Settings > Log out > Log back in.
• Uninstall and reinstall: Tap and hold the Instagram app, delete it, and reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Wait it out: If Instagram is down, you need to wait for a few hours for the server-side issue(s) to be fixed.

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