Instagram users are currently experiencing an unusual issue affecting Android devices. Users are reporting an issue where after receiving direct message (DM) notifications from their contacts, they find that their names are replaced with long strings of random numbers instead of bold letters. Each person sees a different combination of numbers instead of a username.
It’s important to note that this issue appears to be limited to Instagram’s DM notifications and app drawer. Other platform-related notification types seem to function normally. Also, it is found to be reported only by Android users. In other words, the random numbers generated by replacing usernames is a bug that specifically affects the DM notification system on the Android version of the Instagram app.
What is Instagram DM full of random number problems?
The bug was first reported on Thursday, October 26, when users noticed a strange string of numbers replacing usernames in their Instagram notifications. Instead of displaying the sender’s username and message, the notifications displayed a long string of random numbers.
The DM random numbers issue seems to be mostly affecting Android users and their frustration has started to take to social media.
Many users find this problem a big nuisance and try to find the root cause behind it. Many are of the opinion that the bug may have appeared due to a recent update released by Instagram that changed the notification system. Few users are concerned that their accounts may have been compromised or hacked. It can also be a problem when Instagram servers can’t retrieve usernames and use account ID numbers instead.
Some users assume that the DM notification shows the recipient’s IP address. However, the logic does not seem likely. This is because almost every report shows a similar number, usually starting with the digits “340282366”.
Another user suggested a possible explanation for the long string of numbers with the username being replaced by the user ID.
Despite numerous discussions and topics over the course of several hours, the exact origin of the interference remains elusive and is only user speculation.
Instagram has yet to officially respond or confirm the issue. The lack of response added to the concern of users. For users facing the issue, it is important to note that there is nothing wrong with their phones or Instagram accounts. This seems to be more of a technical issue that Instagram’s tech team needs to address.
There is currently no known workaround to temporarily resolve the issue. The best course of action for affected users is to be patient and wait for the platform team to provide official confirmation and a permanent fix. In the meantime, users can consider uninstalling and reinstalling the Instagram app or clearing the app’s cache and data to see if that fixes the problem.
Categories: How to
Source: newstars.edu.vn