Many Instagram users have reported that the Carousel feature is not working for them by why is that? Here’s what happened with selecting multiple photos.
Instagram introduced its Carousel option a few years ago and it quickly became one of the most favourite features on the social media app.
But many users have now reported that the feature is not working for them for some reason.
So, why is Instagram Carousel not working?
Why is Instagram Carousel not working?
A number of Instagram users have complained that the Carousel option has stopped working for them as they can’t upload multiple pictures in one single post.
Instagram Carousel is still working with the only difference that the ‘Select Multiple’ option has now disappeared, as reported by many people.
All you have to do is to press and hold down on the picture in order for the ‘Select Multiple’ feature to appear. Once you do this, you can add up to 10 photos or videos just like before.
Most people who have complained about the issue come from iPhone users as the feature is still visible for some who use Android devices.
Instagram users react
It’s safe to say that the issue has become a number one trending topic for many users who reported about the problem on Instagram and Twitter.
“Instagram has changed how you create carousel posts. The feature hasn’t disappeared. But it’s confusing a lot of people,” said one Twitter user.
“I spent two hours trying to upload a carousel downloading the app and reinstalling because I thought it was a problem on my account,” tweeted someone else.
Another person explained: “Instagram haven’t removed the carousel feature, just press & hold the first image you want to upload and the rest will be available to select.”
Here is a selection of more tweets.
How to use Carousel for Instagram Stories
Here’s how to use Carousel for Instagram Stories if ‘Select Multiple’ feature is no longer available:
- Tap the ‘New post’ on the right corner of your screen when you are on Instagram.
- Select ‘Story’ and tap the photo icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Hold on the first picture and select multiple photos or videos to add on your Stories.
Here’s how to upload multiple pictures in case the ‘Select Multiple’ option still works for you.
- Tap the ‘New post’ on the right corner of your screen when you are on Instagram.
- Select ‘Story’ and tap the photo icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose ‘Select Multiple’ above your photo gallery.
- Select the photos that you want to add in the order you want them to appear in your Instagram Stories.