Instagram has become one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, with millions of users logging in every day to share photos, videos and messages with their friends and followers. With Instagram’s direct messaging feature, users can easily exchange messages with their friends and followers in a more private setting. However, sometimes it can be tricky to quote a previous message in your response. In this blog post, we will show you different methods you can use to quote an Instagram message on Android.
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Why You Need to Quote Instagram Message on Android
When we receive a message on Instagram, we often want to respond to a specific message in the conversation. Quoting Instagram messages comes in handy when one needs to respond to a particular message in the thread so that the conversation remains organized. Quoting messages will also help reduce the chances of misunderstanding what the recipient meant.
Method 1: Using the Native Instagram App
One way to quote an Instagram message on Android is by using the native Instagram app. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Launch the Instagram app on your Android device.
2. Open the direct message conversation and scroll to find the message you want to quote.
3. Long press the message to select it.
4. A pop-up will appear; click on the (") symbol above the keyboard.
5. The message you selected will now appear in the text box with quotes around it.
6. Write your response to the message you quoted.
7. Hit the send button.
Pros:
– Easy to access and use
– No need to install any third-party apps.
Cons:
– It’s difficult to quote messages on a long thread conversation.
– The quoted message can occupy a lot of space on the screen.
Method 2: Using the Repost for Instagram App
Another method to quote Instagram messages on Android is using the Repost for Instagram app. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Download and install the Repost for Instagram app from the Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app and go to your inbox.
3. Find the message you want to quote and select it.
4. Tap on the ‘Repost’ button.
5. The app will create a new post with the selected message as a caption.
6. You can now quote the message and write your response in the post caption.
7. Tap on the ‘Share’ button to share the post with the recipient.
Pros:
– Ideal for Instagram Influencers who want to share messages with their followers.
– Makes it easy to quote messages from long conversations.
Cons:
– Requires downloading and installing a third-party app.
– May not work from time to time.
Method 3: Using the Screenshot Feature on Android
The last method we will look at is using the screenshot feature on your Android device. Follow the steps below:
1. Open the Instagram app and navigate to the conversation that contains the message you want to quote.
2. Find the message you want to quote and capture a screenshot of it.
3. Go to your device’s Gallery app and find the screenshot you just took.
4. Use the edit feature to crop the screenshot, leaving only the message you want to quote visible.
5. Go back to the Instagram app and open the direct message conversation.
6. Tap on the camera icon to take a new photo and choose the screenshot you edited as your photo.
7. The message you want to quote will appear as an image. You can now add your response to the conversation below the image.
Pros:
– Can be used on any Android device.
– Doesn’t require downloading any third-party apps.
Cons:
– The image may appear to be too large, occupying a lot of space on the screen.
– Editing the screenshot may take some time.
What to Do If You Can’t Quote Instagram Messages on Android
If you cannot quote Instagram messages on your Android device using any of the above methods, here are some things you can try:
– Restart your device and try quoting the message again.
– Check if there’s an Instagram app update available; if there’s any, update the app.
– Uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app.
– Try using another Android device and see if the issue persists.
Bonus Tip
If you find it difficult to locate a specific message in a long Instagram conversation, you can search for specific keywords in the conversation using the search function in your Instagram app. Tap on the search icon and select ‘Messages’ from the options, then type in the specific keyword you want to find.
5 FAQs
Q: What if the native Instagram app is not responding to quoted messages?
A: Try uninstalling and reinstalling the app or update the app to the latest version.
Q: Can I use any other third-party app aside from Repost for Instagram to quote messages?
A: Yes. There are other third-party apps on the Google Play Store that can be used to quote Instagram messages. You can try them out.
Q: Why does quoting messages take up so much space on the screen?
A: When you quote a message, the message will appear with quotes around it. As more messages are quoted, they begin to take up more space on the screen.
Q: Can I still quote Instagram messages if I don’t have enough space on my device?
A: Yes. You can use the screenshot method and upload the edited screenshot of the message instead of uploading the original message.
Q: Is quoting Instagram messages only available on Android devices?
A: No. You can also quote Instagram messages on iOS devices.
Final Thoughts
Quoting Instagram messages on Android can help improve the conversation’s organization and reduces the likelihood of misinterpretation. With the methods we highlighted in this post, you can easily quote any Instagram messages on your Android device. Try them out and choose the one that works best for you.