Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone/iPad). Search for “Instagram. " Tap Instagram in your search results. Tap Update if an update is available.
On some platforms, this icon will look like a paper airplane instead.
If you want to create a new chat, tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner. Then tap the contact you want to have a chat with.
To do so on Android, tap the name of the person you are chatting with in the upper-left corner. If you are using an iPhone, tap the icon of an “i” inside of a circle in the upper-right corner.
If you don’t see the Themes option, you’ll need to enable Messenger features on Instagram. Here’s how: Return to your feed and tap the profile icon at the bottom-right. [1] X Research source Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right and tap Settings. Tap Update messaging and then Update. Return to the chat settings you want to customize. You’ll now see the Themes option.
Return to your feed and tap the profile icon at the bottom-right. [1] X Research source Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right and tap Settings. Tap Update messaging and then Update. Return to the chat settings you want to customize. You’ll now see the Themes option.
The options listed below “Themes” will change the background color. The options listed below “Color & Gradients” will change the color of the text. A theme may look different if you turn on Dark Mode.
Dark mode typically uses less energy and is less of a strain on the eyes. You can also enable dark mode in other apps, including TikTok and Twitter.
