Uploading Instagram stories without opening the app?” It might sound like a hoax but, it is not. If you want to reduce time spent on social media and still be updated, this is just the hack for you. It lets you upload, view, and share stories without opening Instagram.
For this, users will need to download the Threads from the Instagram app from Google Play Store or App Store. This app lets you quickly post photos or videos on Instagram Stories without having to go into the main app. Here is how you can upload Insta stories without opening the app in 5 simple steps.
Step 1
Download the app ‘Threads from Instagram’ from the app store or play store.
Step 2
Launch the app and log in with your Instagram account details. If the app is downloaded on a device where the main Instagram app is not installed, then you will have to manually add login details. Remember to provide contact, camera, and gallery permissions. Choose the option ‘only while using the app’
Step 3
Now, Threads will ask you to choose close friends with whom you want to share your Instagram story. If you have already made a Close Friends list on Instagram, the same list will be checked. You can add more users and then tap Done.
Step 4
The app has three sections that let you see stories, upload stories, and access your DMs. To upload your story, tap the camera icon in the second section and share images or videos of your choice. Just like the Instagram camera, this app lets you add text, stickers, and fun filters. Click the upload button to post your story directly.However, users cannot add music, polls, questions to their Stories through the Threads app.
Step 5
After editing and applying filters, click on the upward arrow (upload) button showing up at the bottom of the page. Click on Your Story > Share. You can also click on the Close Friends list and then share if you want only a select few to see your Story. This will automatically post your Story on your Instagram without opening the app.
The app ‘Threads From Instagram” is one of the most convenient methods to stay updated. It’s useful if you do not want to waste time scrolling through the feed. The app allows Insta users to upload their stories and share them with friends without even opening the app. It also lets you access your DMs.