Instagram keeps reinstalling after restart (Realme phone)

Troubleshooting Persistent Instagram Reinstallation on Realme Devices

If you’re a Realme smartphone user experiencing an unusual issue where Instagram repeatedly reinstalls itself after a device restart, you’re not alone. This behavior can be puzzling, especially when the app reappears even after being uninstalled, and in some cases, a cloned version of Instagram appears without any intentional setup of cloning features.

Understanding the Issue

Many users have reported that despite removing Instagram from their devices, the app returns automatically after each restart. Additionally, some have observed a secondary, cloned version of Instagram appearing unexpectedly, despite not enabling any dual app functionalities native to their device.

Potential Causes

1. Pre-installed System Applications or Bloatware: Some Realme phones come with pre-installed apps that could include Instagram or its variants. These apps can sometimes reinstall or restore themselves during system reboot as part of the device’s system integrity features.

2. Third-party Cleaners or Optimization Apps: Certain cleaning or system optimization apps might interfere with app management, causing uninstallations to be reversed or cloned apps to appear.

3. Device Management Profiles: In some cases, enterprise or management profiles installed on the device can enforce specific apps or configurations, leading to automatic reinstallation of certain applications.

4. Malware or Unwanted Software: A less common but serious cause could be malicious software or unwanted scripts that reinstall apps without user consent.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

1. Check for Built-in App Management Features
   Navigate to your device’s Settings > App Management or similar, and review whether Instagram or related apps are listed as system apps or were pre-installed. If so, disabling or removing such apps may require advanced procedures or firmware modifications.

2. Use Safe Mode to Diagnose
   Boot your device into Safe Mode (by pressing and holding the power button, then tapping and holding ‘Power Off’ until the Safe Mode prompt appears). This disables third-party apps and helps determine if an installed app is responsible for the reinstallation behavior.

3. Remove Cloned Apps
   Go to Settings > App Management > Dual Apps or App Cloner section, and verify whether multiple instances of Instagram are present. If so, remove or disable the cloned app.

4. Uninstall via Settings and Clear Cache/Data
   Attempt to uninstall Instagram through Settings > Apps, then clear cache and data before a reboot. Use a file manager to ensure no residual files remain.

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