High Dynamic Range (HDR) video content has become increasingly popular due to its enhanced picture quality, which provides a more vibrant and realistic viewing experience. However, many users encounter issues when playing HDR videos on social media platforms like Instagram, especially on mobile devices such as iPhones and Androids. If you are struggling with HDR videos not playing correctly on your device, here are five best fixes you can try:

1. Update Your Instagram App: Ensure that you have the latest version of the Instagram app installed on your device. Developers continuously release updates to fix bugs and enhance performance. Check the App Store for iPhone or Google Play Store for Android for any available updates.

2. Check Device Compatibility: Not all mobile devices support HDR videos. Verify that your iPhone model is iPhone 8 or later, which supports HDR, or check if your Android device meets the required specifications to play HDR content.

3. Modify Instagram Settings: Within the Instagram app, navigate to your profile, tap the three lines in the top corner, head into ‘Settings,’ then ‘Account,’ and finally ‘Mobile Data Use.’ Turn off ‘Data Saver’ if it’s on; this option may restrict high-quality video playback to save data.

4. Adjust Phone’s Display Settings: On your iPhone, go into ‘Settings,’ select ‘Display & Brightness’ and make sure ‘HDR Video’ is toggled on under the ‘Video & Audio’ section. On Android devices, visit ‘Settings,’ then ‘Display,’ and ensure that ‘Video Enhancement’ or equivalent settings are activated.

5. Clear Cache and Data: Sometimes cached data can cause issues with video playback. For iPhone users, offload the Instagram app by going to ‘Settings,’ then ‘General,’ selecting ‘iPhone Storage,’ and tapping on Instagram to find the offload option. Reinstall it after a short while. On Android devices, go to ‘Settings,’ find ‘Apps & Notifications,’ locate Instagram, select ‘Storage & Cache,’ and clear both cache and storage.

If none of these solutions work, it might be due to temporary service outages or issues with Instagram’s servers. In this case, wait for a while before trying again or reach out to Instagram support for assistance.