RoutineHub • Instagram Download

Instagram Download

Public or private posts, stories, highlights, reels, profile – up to 1080x1920 60fps

Description

OS	Compatibility
macOS	No
iOS 15 or higher	Yes
iOS 14	Yes

Instagram Download downloads photos and videos from posts, stories, highlights, IGTV, reels and profiles. Videos can be downloaded at up to [email protected] (most apps are limited at [email protected]). It’s fast and works with app and web on iPhone and iPad. You can also download media from private accounts that you follow.

iOS 14 or later, the free Scriptable and a-Shell mini apps are required. On iOS 15, you can use a-Shell (much bigger) instead of a-Shell mini.

How to Use

Tap the ‘···’ button on the top right corner of a post or story, select ‘Share to’ then Instagram Download and it will save the media onto your photo album.
- If ‘Share to’ is not available, you can ‘Copy Link’, run Instagram Download from the Shortcuts app, and choose ‘Download media from copied link’.
- You can download private stories by copying the profile url and running Instagram Download from the Shortcuts app.
On web, use the browser’s share button instead of the ‘···’ button.
Private stories can also be downloaded from web.

Instagram limits how many times within a certain period of time a device can access its server without logging in. That’s why previous versions, as well as many other shortcuts, either switch to a browser or fail for a while and come back to normal repeatedly, because they access Instagram without logging in when shared from the Instagram app. This shortcut keeps you logged in thanks to Scriptable that maintains web cookies across its webview and http request sessions automatically for you. In short, it works all the time within the app without hiccups.

User Settings

You can change user settings by running Instagram Download from the Shortcuts app.
You can check logged-in account or switch accounts.
To change folder or album, toggle the Save to Files/Photos option off and on.

Grid View?

The Shortcuts app shows a list of images in grid view, and a list of media containing videos in list view. The ‘Show Videos in Grid View’ option enables grid view even for media containing videos.

What about Higher Quality Videos?

In early December 2021, Instagram started reducing the quality of some videos viewed on web; it had been the same quality regardless of web or app before. Although this shortcut is based on Scriptable‘s Web View, it is able to download app-quality videos. However, it needs a powerful media editing tool like ffmpeg included in a-Shell mini because high quality videos have separate audio files.

Latest Release Notes

3.0.4 - Aug. 19, 2022, 9 a.m.

2022-08-19
• Fix for private story highlights
• Major fixes for Arabic users (من فضلك أخبرني إذا وجدت أي مشكلة)

Version history

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this shortcut is very sleek and lightweight, love it! the only complain i have is when there's a multi post the thumbnail of a video can be downloaded separately and when there are 10 pictures in the multi post you can't download them all because of the thumbnail of the video. could you please fix this? would be greatly appreciated!!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

My bad. I'll fix it soon. Thanks for letting me know!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's up now. Thanks again!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

thank you so much!!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

idiotidiot
Reply · 1 year ago

@frac

Great job. This downloader is the only one that works consistently for me, likely due to your special invalid URL fix in version 1.03. However, when I encounter those URL's, it first opens Safari, then I tap open, then share, and then I have to tap Instagram Download twice to start the download. Is tapping twice a bug or feature?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks for the feedback. It's not a feature of this shortcut but probably a bug in iOS 14 ignoring first tap because I also experience it with any shortcut sometimes when sharing. :)
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@frac

Thanks for the quick response and hi again :) I think I know why it has to go twice. I noticed that by running the shortcut from Safari (instead of from Instagram). A notification says the webpage needs to be reloaded, please run the shortcut again. However if Safari is opened by the shortcut from within IG, there's no notification. Maybe there's a way to also show the notification so it's more obvious that the shortcut needs to be run a second time?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi again. :) Hmm, the 'webpage reloading' alert popping up is different. However, the shortcut not responding to the first tap is because it doesn't kick off at all in this case. I think it's iOS's fault ignoring the tap and not launching the shortcut. Usually when a shortcut is selected from the menu, it is highlighted briefly. But nothing happens when the first tap is ignored, doesn't it?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@frac

Hmm, I think you're right. The 'webpage reloading' is different and it shows the shortcut has completed running. In the buggy case, it shows that I've tapped on it, and then 'nothing happens'. Hopefully it'll be an iOS fix in the future. Thanks for the support. :) Can I ask you though what's special about those invalid URLs? I only experience the issue at one ISP.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

With some more experiment, I think I found what causes it. When the shortcut launches Safari, the shortcut doesn't finish execution although I put an 'exit shortcut' action right after it. So when you open the share sheet in Safari and tap the shortcut, that first tap makes it exit not launch. Still an iOS bug that should be fixed. :) Regarding the shortcut not able to find any URLs when shared from the app, I think it's because Instagram forces users to log in to view the content, not always,
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

not everywhere, but in some regions or ISPs or I don't know when or where. When shared from Safari, however, a shortcut has access to the webpage's full html source, so it's easier to find URLs to media. Hope this explains. :)
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@frac

Yes, it only affects one of the several ISP's I use. I spent days checking the firewall thinking something was blocking shortcuts. :) I just tried using other downloader shortcuts from Safari and the results aren't satisfactory too. Keep up the good job!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

Hi I can not download instagram highlight?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, story highlights don't seem to be directly accessible, but there may be a way around. Please let me have a look. Thanks for the feedback!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Please check out the new update. :)
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

would it be possible for the shortcut to save photos with the name of the account in the title of the file?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Updated. Thanks for the feedback!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

thank you so much!!!
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

How to update shortcut without deleting the old one
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

When downloading a new version, you can tap "keep both" to keep the older one. May I ask why you would want to keep both?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

I mean how can I download an update without doing all the things again. Why cant i have an option to tap update and just not worrying about it
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

The shortcut checks for an update automatically once every five times you run the shortcut, and when it finds one, it presents a menu where you can download it with another tap. Would like it to check for an update every time?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

So there if i tap update will it update there itself so that i dont have to redo everything
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If what you mean by "redo everything" is come to RoutineHub and download it manually, yes you don't have to do it. If you tap update it will download and install the update.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

suddenly all posts send me to the ig website, did instagram changed something quietly?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Probably. That happens when Instagram doesn't allow you to view posts without logging in, because when the shortcut is run from the app it has to download media without logging in. I've seen it happen in some regions or ISPs, but not always.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

will you be able to fix it?
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's not something I can fix because, if IG forces you to log in before accessing the media, the shortcut has no choice but to do its job in Safari.. But let me find some way around.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

Yeah it happened to me, I was trying to download videos and it takes me to a webpage on safari if there’s any way you could fix this please? I tried to re-install the shortcut but it didn’t work.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm still looking at it but there doesn't seem to be an easy and guaranteed way because it's an IG server issue.. :(
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

Aw man i see but thank you for trying bro your the best
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

have you found a way around this yet :(((
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

have you found a way around this yet :(((
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

No, you still need to download media in Safari..
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

a minor inconvenience but besides that it works wonderfully:) may i ask why when i press share to the instagram download option no longer shows up?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What option you're saying?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

when i press the three dots on a picture im attempting to download, the instagram download option does not appear at all. i’ve tried deleting and reinstalling to no avail:( i didn’t make any changes to the shortcut that i’m aware of, besides deleting the application and reinstalling it
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

In Safari, you need to tap Safari's share button, not the three dots in the post. It's described in the instructions page when the shortcut switches to Safari. :)
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

that’s the thing. it no longer appears to even redirect me to safari :( i don’t know what happened to the option
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

When you install/update the shortcut, it asks you two questions. First is where to save media, and next is if you want the instructions page. :)
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Bro is there a way that you can make the shortcut to where we can save everyone’s videos on a profile? Like if I wanted to save everything
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What do you mean by everyone's videos on a profile? If you want to download multiple posts from a single user at once, you can probably use Instagram Media Saver https://routinehub.co/shortcut/5195/ as I don't think I'll support that.
Reply · 1 year, 8 months ago

Your DM Please?
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, please email me – gluebyte at icloud
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

How can I download from private account?
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If you share a post or story of a private account, it will be opened in Safari with some instructions. You can follow it to download private media.
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

I am wondering, can I use the show instructions code?
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Of course. :)
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

Omg Thanks :D
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

When I click on "Open Private Post" it opens the link in the Instagram app. I have tried several times but the same thing
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If you long-press "Open Private Post", you see a menu with "Open", "Open in Background", "Open in Instagram", etc, right? Does it open Instagram if you choose "Open"?
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

It works now I just tried it, Thanks :D
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

Do I need the link of a specific post for a private account? Is there a way you could bypass this so I just need the account? I do not follow the private account.
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Since this shortcut solely relies on your account to access private media, it cannot do anything unless you follow the account.
Reply · 1 year, 7 months ago

I have noticed over the last few days, it won’t let me download within the app and directs me to Safari were I have to repeat the same process again. Haven’t had problems before now, don’t know if there have been any changes.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, I've been receiving many reports lately. It seems Instagram forces users to log in to view posts (the shortcut works only in Safari in this case) for some ISPs across the globe. It might not jump to Safari if you turn off wifi. And sometimes the restriction may go away in a few days.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

It was one of the best. Unfortunately not working anymore. Stopped working last week and the latest update didn’t fixed it even within safari. Good luck
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please describe how it doesn't work in Safari? Due to recent changes to Instagram severs, many users experience more cases of switching to Safari but they still manage to download media. An email to gluebyte(a)icloud,com with a screen recording would help.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

First if you try to download a reel video it will switch to safari but you can’t find the shortcut within the share sheet. Second if you tried to download a video post within safari you will find the shortcut and the download start normally but then you can’t find any downloaded video in photos app or anywhere else.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Update: it is not working while wifi is on. Only working with cellular except reels.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

An email was sent with screen capture as requested. Good luck
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks for the email. It seems you are using the post's ··· button when in Safari. Can you please try Safari's share button instead? You can read the Safari instructions by keeping the second question to ‘true’ when you reinstall/update the shortcut.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Thanks for the tip. It is working in Safari just fine with or without wifi. Good job.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@Nik_A

V1.09 downloading from app working incorrectly after choosing shortcut in “share” menu it redirects me to instruction page (that wasn’t happening before) but pressing “open post” button leads to error from safari. On the other hand, previous versions was working perfectly so just pls fix
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

My bad. Just uploaded an update. Thanks for the report.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@futuristic_kidd

It’s another bug similar to this still right now, can u fix again
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please explain what you are experiencing in more detail?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@futuristic_kidd

When trying to download from app it takes me straight to safari and the Instagram post on the web
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Got it. It's not something the shortcut can fix, because Instagram changed the way it works on many users around the world recently. I'm not sure if or when it will revert back, but until then switching to Safari is the only way to download media.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@futuristic_kidd

Thank u
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

I can’t use this anymore because it keeps redirecting me to Safari instead of downloading the video/image from IG
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Please read comments right above. You can still download media in Safari.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Agree with @gluebyte Instagram needs to update their method of loading the sites. The shortcut can't compensate for it. I have the same issue right now with Instagram Media Saver
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Hello gluebyte. Good job in making this shortcut but I ran into a problem I can’t get it to work on my new iPhone when I try download a picture / video after downloading scriptable and your new version it comes up with a error Error on line 7:23: type error: null is not an object (evaluating ‘r.response.cookies.length’) Do you know what I have done wrong or what I need :) But keep up the good work :)
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, I assume you're on iOS 14 and using the latest version of Scriptable? Can you try running the shortcut from the Shortcuts app and logging in?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Ohh now I got it thanks I was just to fast to press on my screen after I press on the login / switch account my bad but thanks for fast reply <3
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does it work now? I made it so that you can start downloading media even without first running the shortcut to log in, but somehow it failed on you. I'll have to check where I did it wrong. Thanks for the report!
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

Yes it Works and thanks
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@Uxd5Fhb7ELaT

Hi amazing shortcut been using it for a while but I have two bugs to point out on the new version I also got the - - Error on line 7:23: type error: null is not an object (evaluating ‘r.response.cookies.length’) - when first using. followed you advice above and logged in using the shortcut directly and it worked but every time I try and save a story it says to login again but normal post seem to work so far. Also have you tested your shortcut with an Instagram account that have 2fa enabled?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, thanks for the report. I'll definitely look into the issues. Yes, I have an account with sms verification and it seems to work fine.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm working on a fix. Can you try this and let me know if it works? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/d11f6c8aa9764f3c85a348e420b79c8e
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@Uxd5Fhb7ELaT

Thanks for working on a fix it's much appreciated. I tested it and all worked well it prompted to login when first using correctly and also all saving types are working well.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That's great to hear. I'll work on other bug fixes and release an update soon. Thanks for testing!
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@zamba

Cant seem ti download anything It shows an error- ' could not run run inline script Error on line 17:28: TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating'JSON.parse(p).graphql.shortcut_media') '
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm working on a fix. In the meantime, can you try the link that I shared in the comment right above and let me know?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@zamba

This works just fine thanks!
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@Nikolaaaaa

I have issue with this shortcut after todays update, when I try to download story or post it says: Error on line 7:23: TypeError: null is not an object (evaluating 'r.response.cookies.length')
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@Nikolaaaaa

Update: I tried launching shortcut from shortcuts app and now everything works flawlessly
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks. The bug will be fixed in a new version in a few hours.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

it says it needs an app to be downloaded or something please help
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Do you get the error even after installing Scriptable? Can you try downloading the shortcut again then?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

im just usijg the old version for ios13 it works perfectly fine
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I see. Let me know when you update but still have the same issue, since the new version is easier to use. :)
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@MarcRJacobs

Hi; Love the concept and have been using the v13 for a while now, it's great. But, this new version uses Scriptable to let me log in via Instagram and that works, but then it never sends the security code back to me. Any ideas???? Thanks, Marc
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi Marc, sometimes I have to tap "send again" to get the code, but it works for me on the first or second try. Have you tried logging in using a browser on your phone or computer? Do you get the code there?
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@MarcRJacobs

Sorry to bother you, the problem was a running VPN. Shut it off and the code came through first time.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@MarcRJacobs

Sorry to bother you, the problem was a running VPN. Shut it off and the code came through first time.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Ah that's a relief. Thanks for letting me know.
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@kevmac7562

Works pretty good. Any chance you can add a username overlay setting to the bottom corner of a post? And make a setting to auto download posts with more than one image? Thanks!
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't think I'll be adding text overlays, but since filenames start with the username you can probably rely on other shortcuts to do that. And I try not to add any settings to keep it as simple as possible, but please let me think about it. Thanks for the feedback!
Reply · 1 year, 5 months ago

I installed iOS 14.5 on my 12 Pro Max. Now the Instagram Download won’t run. I hit share to, select the shortcut, and nothing. Tried reinstalling and rebooting phone. Any ideas?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hmm that's weird. Does it show you a menu if you run the shortcut directly from the Shortcuts app? Can you please download "Instagram Download 13" and see if it works in the same situation?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

Hi. Good job on the shortcut and the continuous update. I am having a problem though, On wifi, I get No media error and asked to login to Instagram through scriptable, when I try to do that I alway face the problem with Instagram security code, I enter the right code received by sms but keeps saying it is wrong. No matter how many times I try. BUT On cellular everything is working fine with no need to login in Instagram through scriptable.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

By the way, the problem with Instagram login through scriptable still exists even on cellular.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, that's a strange issue. Does security code work fine if you try to log in in Safari? And can you also try running the shortcut from the Shortcuts app and choose "Check my logged-in account" then log in from there?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

Tried running the shortcut from shortcuts app but the same problem happened. In safari the same problem but then I used the backup codes and that worked for me while in scriptable I can’t activate the backup code link
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I can receive security code but the "use one of your backup codes" link doesn't work in Scriptable or Safari on my iPhone.. The issue that you're not able to receive security codes is not related to the shortcut or Scriptable. I'm sorry but you will need to resolve the issue with Instagram. And it's a known and separate issue that you can download media on cellular but not on wifi.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

I receive the security code but when confirmed a wrong code error message appears and can’t complete the login process. Anyhow it is Instagram related problem as you mentioned. Thank you for your time and effort to help with that.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Ah right. By any chance if the primary language of your phone is not English, can you try it in English?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

Already tried that, same problem with English as a default language
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

Can’t download and need an app to function Am I the only one seeing this error Lovely shortcut by the by tho
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi Quentin, do you have Scriptable installed on your device?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@ponch

It's not working anymore, is it iOS 14. I 5 related problem?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please describe the issue in more detail? Have you tried rebooting your phone?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

This is AWESOME!
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! :D
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@Cob

I installed iOS 14.5. Now the Instagram Download won’t run. I hit share to, select the shortcut, and nothing. Tried reinstalling and rebooting phone. Any ideas? I seen you said use a new app for update, I installed but I don’t know where to go from there. Any tutorial video or something?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

There's no extra thing you need to do to use the shortcut other than simply installing Scriptable. It should work by hitting 'share to' then selecting Instagram Download. If reinstalling or rebooting doesn't fix the issue, can you check if 'Instagram Download 13' works? https://routinehub.co/shortcut/9023/
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@Cob

After I add the shortcut I go to share to and Scriptable isn’t there.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

You don't need to run Scriptable. If you installed Scriptable, then there's nothing else to do. Go to 'share to' and select 'Instagram Download' or 'Instagram Download 13'.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@Cob

I understand I don’t need to run it. I go to share to on instagram click instagram download with the scriptable downloaded and it doesn’t do anything.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you download 'Instagram Download 13' and see if it works? https://routinehub.co/shortcut/9023/
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@Cob

I deleted the new one and tried 13 and it didn’t work either.
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Then I guess something's wrong with the Shortcuts app or iOS. Can you try deleting and reinstalling the Shortcuts app?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@Cob

Will that deleted all my shortcuts?
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Maybe not if you turned on the Shortcuts option in your iCloud settings, but I'm not entirely sure. You might need to back them up just in case. You can use BART: https://routinehub.co/shortcut/4069/
Reply · 1 year, 4 months ago

sometimes im getting the error "Couldn’t Run “Choose from List “ The action couldn’t run because the runner quit unexpectedly.", i tried restarting and redownloading but it doesnt work, can you do something about this?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That seems to happen to few people when a post contains both photos and videos. Looks like an iOS bug but I haven't been able to figure out why it happens to only a few. Were you able to download mixed posts before? I'll probably provide some workaround in the next version. Can you try this temporary version until then? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/9e08da7dac23413fa70a86ec21e8421d It downloads mixed posts without the selection menu.
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

yes it worked perfectly few days ago
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

temporary version works thank you!
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Here's a 'Get All' variant of the new version posted today! https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ba76461d67bd4146a9023824346e39e2
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

thank you! also i noticed yesterday that when the post is all videos, i still get the error on this fixed version
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

oh i think this new version won’t have this error cause it doesn’t allow to select anything haha
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

is it possible for the shortcut to see its throwing an error and download all posts instead? or alternatively just a setting which asks each time if i want to select multiple or download all would be a nice workaround. just a suggestion! ^ ^
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

A new version just came out. Would this work? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b1cf02e917e64c09b7c5381b00fc3399
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

perfect! will you implement this into the regular version?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm not sure, but maybe not. Since the "bug" happens to a very few users at the moment, I don't want to add an extra step to everyone.🙂
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

that’s where i think the setting to turn this off and on should come in :) will spare you from making separate versions each time!
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'll consider adding it as an import question if it doesn't get fixed in iOS 15. Thanks for the suggestion!
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Here's the new alt version again: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/13c5562d572c446f81f6df0cdca37da5 🙂
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@madao

sign in on Scriptable’s browsers always error. "Error.Please wait a few minutes before you try again." How to fix it?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does the error come from Instagram or Scriptable? Can you try: (1) go to Shortcuts app (2) run "Instagram Download" shortcut (3) choose "Check my logged-in account" from the menu (4) try to log in. Let me know what happens. If you still get the error, does logging in using Safari work?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@madao

choose "Check my logged-in account" from the menu, open scriptable, open browser window, error. I can log in to instagram in Safari without any problem.
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Is the error from Instagram or Scriptable? You can probably try rebooting your phone or reinstalling Instagram Download or the Instagram or Scriptable app. Are you on iOS 14.6?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@madao

It works now I just tried it, Thank you so much. :)
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Cool!
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@joedoe5178

Every time I use this, I get “Error on line 51:20: SyntaxError: JSON Parse error: Unrecognized token ‘<‘
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does it happen with any story? Can you share a link or username that gives you the error?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

When I'm doing the steps mentioned to download a photo it says "Could not run unknown action : This action requires an app to be installed
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Do you have Scriptable but get the error?
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

Thanks sorted
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@joedoe5178

download scriptable
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

Thanks sorted
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

It used to work now it says I need an app to use it
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Right, it's got much better but requires Scriptable.
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@Nik_A

Shortcut doesn’t offer “download current story only” option when amount of stories is too big and it sucks especially when downloading from highlights. But overall shortcut is awesome
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, for story highlights there's no way to figure out which one is currently playing, unfortunately.
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

Great shortcut! It had been working great but all of a sudden having issues. It’s asking me to log in into Instagram everytime and says can’t download private media when it’s a public account.
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does it happen with posts and stories alike? What iOS version are you using? Can you try going to the Shortcuts app, running Instagram Download, selecting "Sign in / Switch accounts" and logging in again? If it still doesn't work, please email me at gluebyte(a)icloud,com
Reply · 1 year, 3 months ago

Hello I have downloaded and installed the shortcut. I also have Instagram. When I try to send a picture to the shortcut, I get "Could not run Unknown Action. This action requires an app to be installed. I then go to the shurtcut and try to Sign in/Switch account and I get the exact error. Any ideas?
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, please download the Scriptable app. The link is in the description.
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@szainaaaab

hi.. why its not working for me? when i click the “share to” on ig there no “instagram download” on my actions huhu
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, it must be an iOS bug. Rebooting the device usually fixes it.
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@[email protected]

Why is it The action couldnt run because the runner quit unexpectedly
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What's the full error message? Is it "Couldn’t run “Choose from List“ The action couldn’t run because the runner quit unexpectedly"?
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

@[email protected]

Why is it showing* the full message was the auction couldn’t run because the runner quit unexpectedly and it also showed choose from list And now suddenly it started working fine😊 thank you so much for the reply
Reply · 1 year, 2 months ago

i've been getting an error that says "could not run run inline script. script completed without presenting UI, triggering a text to speak or outputting a value" quite often while downloading. could you fix this?
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you reboot the device and try again?
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

i tried to do that but no luck unfortunately
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If it happens on specific posts or stories, can you please share some? You can either reply here or email me gluebyte(a)icloud,com
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

it usually works on second try, lemme find a few examples
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

just happened on this post https://www.instagram.com/p/CRidRa5lMqE/?utm_medium=share_sheet
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hmm, it works fine for me. If it works on a second or third try, then it means it's not an issue with a particular type of posts. Are you on iOS 14?
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

yes i'm on the newest version of ios 14. is it fixed in 15?
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I have no idea yet because you're the first and only one to report the issue...
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

my sister has the same error, newest version of ios 14 as well. iphone x and iphone 11, instagram updated and yes it happens under different type of posts sometimes even under single picture
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Are you able to run a test version if I send you? Are you using the Alt version?
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

i use the normal one, but i have the alt one as well. it happens on it too. i can run the test version of course!
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/3abc92ef457c46d9b66e6a0a9de49c28 This will copy some error info if it encounters one. You can email me instead of replying here: gluebyte(a)icloud,com Thanks!
Reply · 1 year, 1 month ago

I can’t able to see share to Instagram download button in Instagram But while copy and paste in shortcuts while running Instagram it’s saving the media I need a share to Instagram download button pls help
Reply · 1 year ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Sounds like a common iOS bug. Can you try rebooting your phone?
Reply · 1 year ago

@Gilbo_Baggins

Good morning! This short suddenly stopped working for me. When I try to run the shortcut I get the following error message: Instagram Download now Couldn't Run "Get Contents of URL" The action couldn't run because the runner quit unexpectedly. I’m on the latest iOS 15 beta 8. Any help I can get would be appreciated. GJM
Reply · 1 year ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, I don't see it on my iOS 15b8. It could be a beta bug. Does it also happen if you copy the link and run the shortcut? Can you try rebooting your phone and/or reinstalling the shortcut?
Reply · 1 year ago

@Gilbo_Baggins

Yeah, I tried all of that several times. I even deleted the shortcut app and reinstalled. Nothing is working.
Reply · 1 year ago

@gluebyte Member Author

The "runner quit unexpectedly" error usually comes from the OS. There's not much I can do. I'm sorry but you might need to wait or send feedback to Apple. (Reinstalling iOS might help, though.)
Reply · 1 year ago

@Gilbo_Baggins

Bummer. Reinstalling the beta will be my next step. Thanks. Great shortcut, by the way!
Reply · 1 year ago

Great shortcut, but recently I’ve been having an issue where a “the runner quit unexpectedly” error happens whenever I try to download a multi post that includes a video. Any idea what the issue is? Thanks!
Reply · 1 year ago

Just realized that if I turn off the setting that displays a list for multi-posts it fixes the problem
Reply · 1 year ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, that's a rare iOS bug that affects only a few users. Yes, you can bypass it by turning off the show list option. Thanks!
Reply · 1 year ago

@watur

Is there really no way to fix this? I was using it fine before with no issues, but this randomly started happening to me. It's something I guess I can deal with, but if there's a possible fix I'd love to know. I don't always want to download every slide of a post just because I wanted one photo. Thank you.
Reply · 11 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I cannot do anything about it because it's an iOS bug. Are you on iOS 15?
Reply · 11 months, 1 week ago

@watur

No I am currently on ios 14
Reply · 11 months, 1 week ago

Everything works great. What's missing is if I can set the shortcut to download all media in one post without asking me to select which ones. I'd rather always download without any prompts and delete the ones I don't want later.
Reply · 12 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks. Did you mean turning off the 'Show List for Multiple Items' option in user settings doesn't work?
Reply · 12 months ago

Mm didn't know that was an option as it didn't show up before during first run. Seems to work!
Reply · 12 months ago

@gplayertester

Hello just a quick question how do you use the download profile picture feature?
Reply · 12 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, copy profile URL, go to the Shortcuts app and run 'Instagram Download'.
Reply · 12 months ago

Hi, Love your shortcut. Use it everyday. Seems it stopped working now. I tried to re-install but when I try to download something off of Instagram it just hangs :-( Hope there is a fix for it. Thank you :-)
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hey, if you mean no response when you tap the shortcut in share sheet, then it's a bug in iOS 15. If rebooting the device doesn't fix it, then you'll need to copy the link, open the Shortcuts app, run 'Instagram Download' and select 'Download media from copied link' until the bug gets fixed.
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi In response to your last message, the shortcut runs when I use the share sheet but then the circle that fills up showing progress just hands at around 75% of the way and never finishes. It worked earlier today but not anymore :-(
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does rebooting not fix it? Does it happen with any post or story? You can try resetting the album and file options in user settings.
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

It happens with every story and post now. Rebooting doesn’t fix it either :-( Not sure how to find the user settings to reset the album and file options:-( Hope you don’t mind helping me find these setting so I can try ?
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Run the shortcut from the Shortcuts app and there's 'user settings' in the menu. If you save media to Photos for example, turn the 'Save to Photos' option off and on.
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ok I’ll try this and report back thank you :-)
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi,I rebooted the phone once again and re-installed the shortcut and it started working again. So I didn’t do the steps you recommended. Luckily it works again :-) Thank you
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hey, thanks for letting me know. iOS 15 seems randomly unreliable atm...
Reply · 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hey, have been running into this error pretty frequenty, namely "Could Not Run Run Inline Script Error on line 48:29: TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating 'JSON.parse(p).graphql.shortcode_media')" Tried re-installing and restarting phone a couple of times, tried using shortcut directly from share sheet and from within app, all registers the same error. I am on iOS 15 which I understand can be a bit unreliable and fickle for now, but thought to leave it here to make it known!
Reply · 11 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, the shortcut has just been updated. It was due to changes in Instagram. Thanks for the report!
Reply · 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Working perfectly now, thank you so much for the quick update! Been using the shortcut for a while now and absolutely love it, thank you for the shortcut and for constantly updating!
Reply · 11 months, 3 weeks ago

I’m having issues on on ios 15. Whenever I try to run it from either the share sheet or from the shortcuts panel I get an error: couldn’t run “get contents of URL”. When I try to open the user settings tab, it gives me: couldn’t run “run inline script”
Reply · 11 months, 2 weeks ago

I’ve also tried uninstalling and reinstalling instagram, scriptable, the shortcut, and restarted a bunch of times - no luck :/
Reply · 11 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does it happen to all posts and stories? Can you email me a couple of screen recordings? gluebyte(a)icloud,com
Reply · 11 months, 2 weeks ago

@varomolina13

Shortcut worked WONDERS! asked for an update, did it and now it shows this error: 'This action cannot be run because a required app is missing' any fix?
Reply · 11 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Did you have Scriptable installed?
Reply · 11 months, 1 week ago

Hi there I am having issues, when I run the shortcut and it brings me to the scriptable app to login, but it doesn’t login. Any chance in helping?
Reply · 11 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Did you set up 2-factor authentication in Instagram? If it doesn't log in even if you enter the SMS code, then can you use one of your backup codes?
Reply · 11 months ago

I manage to successfully key in the codes but after I do that it brings me to a page and ask if I want to continue as my profile, and it brings me back to the code verification page again.
Reply · 11 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

You mean SMS code or backup code? Can you check if it's different if you go to the Shortcuts app, run the shortcut and log in from the menu?
Reply · 11 months ago

Both codes I have tried. When I run the shortcut and when I click on login, it brings me to the scriptable app to login. Is that how it’s suppose to work?
Reply · 11 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, it's how it's supposed to work; the shortcut relies on Scriptable for connecting to Instagram. Are you still having the same issue if you do that? By any chance are you using a VPN?
Reply · 11 months ago

Yup I am still having the same issue whereby I login to Instagram through the scriptable window but once I key in the code successfully, it still doesn’t sign me in. Not using any VPN though.
Reply · 11 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you contact me via gluebyte(a)icloud,com? I would like to send you some test code. Thanks.
Reply · 11 months ago

@Metaljunkie94

I keep getting “ Script completed without presenting UI, triggering a text to speak or outputting a value. If this is intentional, you can manually call Script.complete () to gracefully complete the script.” For any download. And hitting “show” doesn’t help show where the issue is rn
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Does it still happen? I haven't seen the error reported from others. Can you try reinstalling the shortcut and/or Scriptable?
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@Metaljunkie94

I redownloaded scriptable and it fixed it. I don’t know why it messed up, I haven’t touched the app since I originally downloaded it. Thanks
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Must be some bug in Scriptable, I guess. Thanks for letting me know.
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi, I am very happy to have this shortcut, but I have not been able to use this feature at the beginning of this week. When I share stories or posts and want to download this picture or video, an error will appear:'error on line 93:20' :syntax error: json parse error:unexpected identifier "oops"'My phone's version is ios15.1, but I can use it normally at first, can I ask why? Thank you!
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, some people are reporting the same issue when downloading stories. I still don't know why it's happening, but it seems that trying to download some post (not stories) resolves the issue for many of them. Can you try and let me know?
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

In my case almost all posts/stories error :(
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Oh..😰 In that case, can you try deleting and reinstalling Scriptable?
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Or can you try this version and let me know if it fixes the issue? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/90ddb95225b74af59a20721c9540b99e
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much! I reinstall the Scriptable, it work now .
Reply · 10 months, 2 weeks ago

@digitaluddite

Incredibly useful shortcut. One request for feature: if I search my photos for “Apollo” I get every image I saved from that Reddit app. Could this routine “tag” the image with the app it downloaded from? That way I could search “Instagram” and find all the things I’ve downloaded instead of them getting lost in my ridiculously unorganized photo library. Thanks for what you’ve done!
Reply · 10 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately Shortcuts does not support adding tags to photos. What you can do instead is save media to a specific photo album.🙂
Reply · 10 months ago

@testajshshs

Instagram Temporarily disabled my account due to this Shortcut, Be aware guys, Instagram doesn’t allow any kind of automation for the platform. My account is disabled for 1 day. I have been using this shortcut since very long this happened after this scriptable update. Please Provide non-scriptable version with safari browser. Thank you for your work🙏
Reply · 10 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Are you sure it's because of this shortcut? How many posts and stories have you downloaded recently? I have hundreds of users but haven't heard of the issue until now. I'll probably experiment it myself. 'Instagram Download 13' doesn't use Scriptable btw.
Reply · 10 months ago

I've been using this shortcut every day for while now, it's a HUGE help. Love how easy it is to download videos, reels, thumbnails, etc. A couple days ago a prompt began popping up stating "No media has been downloaded. Please sign in on Scriptable's browser in the next screen and try again." Is there a reason why something changed here? I'm reluctant to sign in with my Instagram info anywhere other than the Instagram app. Is there a way to get around this? Thank you!
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm not sure if anything has changed recently. As explained at the end of the description here, Instagram limits how many times within a certain period of time a device can access its server without logging in. That's probably why you're getting the message. Since this shortcut uses Scriptable's WebView to keep logged in, your credentials don't leave your device. If you don't want to log in, you can use ‘Instagram Download 13’ instead and run it in Safari.
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the quick response, that makes sense. Instagram Download 13 seem to be working great, I appreciate it!
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

It was very great but now when i try to use the shortcut it do nothing
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If nothing happens when you run it from the share sheet, then it's an iOS bug. Try rebooting your device.
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

I rebooted my device and now it giving me this error Error on line 6: SyntaxError: Invalid character "\u0661'
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you change your number system from ‘١٢٣’ to ‘123’ in the Settings app? I'll see if I can fix it.
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks its fix it
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you switch back to ‘١٢٣’ and see if this one works? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/7c30ad5d54a44e2880bdeaad338a5836
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yes it works thank you so much for your efforts
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks for testing! I'll update the shortcut with other fixes soon.
Reply · 9 months, 2 weeks ago

I’ve had to reinstall this new “update” 3 times today just to get it to work. Please put it back to the way it was!! The new update is ruining a good thing!!!
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please explain the issue you're having?
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

Everytime I close Instagram and reopen it, it doesn’t work. Press the 3 dots, press “Instagram download” and nothing happens. I come back to this page, get shortcut and go through the install process and it works fine, until I close Instagram.
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's a bug in iOS. It can be resolved by (1) running other shortcut from the share sheet, (2) closing and reopening the share sheet, (3) running other shortcut from the share sheet in other app, or (4) rebooting the device. I was hoping it gets fixed in iOS 15.2 but maybe it's still there.😥
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

I am currently in iOS 15.0. I haven’t done any updates but I haven’t had any issues with it before this new shortcut update. Think updating to 15.2 could solve the issue?
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't know yet if it's been fixed in 15.2 or not.
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

Gotcha. Well bummer. Anyway to get the previous version of the shortcut? It was working perfectly! Lol
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Go to "Version history" from this RoutineHub page and you can download older versions. You'll have to delete and reinstall Scriptable if you decide to use an old version. Also please note that the bug may still happen and you'll get a version update alert everyday.
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

Sounds good, I am going to give that a try. Appreciate the help!
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

Reinstalled the previous version and everything is working perfectly again. Again, I appreciate the help!
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@7lock

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Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@7lock

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Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hello, thanks🙂
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@NkeiX

Hi gluebyte. Great work on the shortcut! I have a feedback/bugreport on the latest version. The HQ stories saved to camera roll using the new "a-shell mini" method does not use correct date and time stamp. I have multiple HQ stories with same timestamps in the camera roll. My settings: iOS: 14 Media timestamp: date saved/downloaded Media quality: Always HQ. could you please fix this? would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
Reply · 9 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, thanks for the feedback. I rephrased 'Date Saved' to 'Current Date' in the latest version to make the meaning clearer. If you choose 'Current Date', multiple stories will all be saved with the same current date. Can you please confirm? BTW I found a related bug where selected stories have wrong timestamps when 'Date Posted' was selected. I'll fix that soon.🙂
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Hi. I confirmed that I have it set to "current date". And quality set to "High (requires a shell mini)". When I download a video IG story (multiple selection), it shows timestamp in the camera roll as "Yesterday 1:23 PM". On LQ setting it shows correct timestamp of the time media was downloaded. Is this due to ffmpeg? How much is the quality loss? Can I just switch to LQ as it preserves metadata. Thanks!
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Ah yes, I didn't realize that the HQ setting affects media dates. Let me fix that asap. In some cases an HQ video is 3 times larger than LQ in file size and much crispier. Thanks for the report!
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Thanks so much!
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's almost ready. Can you please try this and let me know? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/e657cfec988946eb8aee7980f0a4ad93
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Works perfectly. You can mainline this 👍.
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Sweet. Thanks for testing!
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Hi. I have two feature request. 1. Video thumbnail in grid view. Currently having a video switches to list view which doesn't show thumbnails for videos and very small thumbnails for photos. Is this a iOS limitation? 2. Can you bring back the option to have "unselected" items in the list/grid view? So this will have following option when downloading post or story with multiple items: 1. Download current post 2. Show all items (selected) 3. Show all items (unselected) Thanks!
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

This will be very handy when we want to download 10/40 stories. Saves a lot of time. Grid view will add to the presentation. Thanks @gluebyte! (Split post due to character limit)
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

1. Yes, unfortunately that's an iOS limitation—gallery view when images only. 2. Let me put the option back for > 10 items in the next update. I think it caused some issue some time ago but maybe it's fixed now. Thanks for the feedback!
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

1. Thats a bummer. Hope next iOS resolves this. 2. Thanks so much. Your prompt replies are greatly appreciated!
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, I'm working on a version that always shows selection list in gallery view if 'stories video quality' is set to 'high'. Can you please try this one and let me know what you think? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/a1e08615bb75427aa1d2b02045e35c13
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Hi! I tried it. It fails on "Show all posts". Pops to "a-shell mini" blank and then back to IG. Nothing happens. Fails when tried with Reels too. Shortcut freezes and fails to run had to restart the device. Are you working on "unselect all" option too? Thanks.
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hmm🤔 Can you please email me some details like iOS version, example URLs, user settings of the shortcut etc? gluebyte(a)icloud,com Yes I'm also working on "unselect all"
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

It's iOS 14. Stories set to HQ, current date, show multiple item lists. I tried with different accounts. All public. Is it working on your side?
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

I suggest "download arrow" glyph for the shortcut icon, unless current icon has a reason:) thanks
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, it works fine on my iOS 14.8.1 and 15.2 with the same settings. Can you try downloading the shortcut again? Or reboot your phone? Thanks for the icon suggestion, but it's already used by other downloading shortcuts. I prefer this one😉
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

I tried downloading it 2 times after deletion on freeze and restart. iPhone(?)
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hmm, I have an iPhone X running iOS 14.8.1. How about some posts that contain a few images and videos? Do you see any error message if you open a-Shell mini?
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Tested it again. It does work on a post that contains both images and videos. Successfully downloads everything and shows gallery view with video preview gifs. It does pop out to "a-shell mini" and back to IG though.
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

A-shell mini has following output on the screen: Executing Shortcut: rm -f *.gif *.jpeg ffmpeg -v error -ss 0.1 -t 1.3 -i 2.mp4 -vf "fps=1 .2,scale=256:-1:flags=fast_bilinear" -y 2.gif rm -f *.mp4 Are you converting mp4's to gif for preview purposes? That feels like waste of CPU cycles. It fails in stories "show all items" and "reels". Onto restarting my iPhone now 😂. What's your development environment? Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, converting videos to 2-frame gifs for gallery view. Some people may want it, so I'll probably make it an option. Let me test with more stories and reels. I usually make shortcuts on an 11" iPad Pro. Thanks for testing!
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Thats a clever hack! Does it pop back and forth from a-shell mini for you too?
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, switching between apps is inevitable because mp4 to image conversion can only be done with a-Shell mini in the foreground😭
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

I feel you bro 😢. Hope shortcuts team soon supports gallery view for videos without these workarounds. You might try email them? 😉
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

So gifs are only used for preview and original MP4s saved to camera roll correct? link gif selection action to original mp4 files.
Reply · 9 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That's correct. The names of images for preview are index numbers. Then it's easy to pull out corresponding media from the original list in another loop. Yes, I'll send feedback to Apple🙂
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

Thanks for explaining. My shortcuts are very simple 🙂
Reply · 9 months ago

@NkeiX

The multiple selection works perfectly. Good update mate!
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you have any suggestions!
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Hi. I want to use IG on my iPad Pro. I cannot use safari or webapp since their cookies can be cleared arbitrarily. Can I use just scriptable browser for browsing and downloading via this shortcut on iPad? Thanks.
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't know why but Scriptable's WebView is heavily limited in navigating Instagram: just a single flow of the main timeline, no tab bar at the bottom, no search etc. Have you tried installing the Instagram app instead?
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@NkeiX

I avoided IG app on iPad due to 2x in portrait mode. Are webapp cookies persistant? Or still linked to safari clearing its cookie store? Thanks.
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Sorry but I haven't used webapps much..
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Appreciate your help mate.
Reply · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

hi!! the new vids in grid feature is awesome but it doesnt seem to work, i still get the list view :(
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, the grid view doesn't kick in when there are only one video and less than 4 images because you can easily tell which is which and switching to a-Shell mini seems overkill. Is this the case?
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

oh! yes thats the case, understandable. i like the grid view because its easier to see the thumbnail personally
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I see. Please give it a try for a few more days and let me know. While I was testing it wasn't that useful with only a few media🙂
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@brcwnsugaa

it’s always been good to me but may you please fix the video issue? if you try to download multiple at once they all come with the volume off but if you just download one, the volume is fine.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please share some links? I couldn't find such posts/stories downloaded without audio.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@XP

this shortcut is nice but after like 3 downloads it just stops working from the share sheet i have to keep going to shortcuts and thats annoying if this can be fixed that would be appreciated i’m on IOS 15.0
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's an iOS bug that I cannot fix. Rebooting the phone may fix the issue. You might want to update to 15.2 because there seem to be fewer reports although it's not entirely gone.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@XP

Really? cause it only started happening like 2 updates after a-shell mini was added in before that it worked perfectly and it sort of sucks because i cannot downgrade to an update where it works consistently since it forces me to have it updated
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't know what causes it but I get reports from some users every time I update one of my shortcuts. Shortcuts not responding means that the OS failed to execute them, not that the shortcuts have a bug.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi ! I can’t download stories on my iPhone from a private account anymore. I was already logged in.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi ! I can’t download stories on my iPhone from a private account anymore. I was already logged in.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, since private stories cannot be shared or get the link copied, you have to use Safari and share from there as explained in the instructions.
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi again, you gave me an idea. Would it be better if you could download private stories by copying the profile url and running the shortcut from the Shortcuts app, instead of going to Safari?
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes It would be better. Everything will be in the same space. We won’t have to log in Safari anymore. Good idea !
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi, just found this and the shortcut is amazing, thank you! However I’ve noticed that image quality when saved is not as high as it could be. I use Repost+ app to save images to my camera roll to repost for my business. When I run that app I will for example see some images get saved from Instagram at 1170x1463px ~300kb file sizes. However the same images saved using this shortcut are saved to my camera roll at 1080x1350px ~150kb size. Is there any way to save the images at full quality? Thanks
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, can you share some example urls? And can you compare video quality as well? I did some experiment before, and it seems Instagram feeds media of different quality depending on the client device and/or version. You can reply here or email gluebyte(a)icloud,com
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Will reply via email. Think I may have found the anomaly, only seems to be on certain image sizes
Reply · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

This happened to me just now https://ibb.co/5RfckBr I have Scriptable & a-Shell app installed
Reply · 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It usually happens when Instagram is slow. Please try again later and let me know if the problem persists.
Reply · 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Private stories downloading feature is 🤯 👏. Amazing work mate! Thank you!
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

🙂👍
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@NkeiX

I get this message (https://ibb.co/c8b7krT) when trying to download on some posts and reels. Other posts from these accounts don't have a problem. These are public accounts and I already follow and am signed into scriptable. Thanks.
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you share the links?
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@NkeiX

I'll post it here the next time I come across it.
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@NkeiX

Try downloading this one mate https://www.instagram.com/reel/CX8ZsnDlZPs/
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Oh, that one doesn't open in Safari as well. It might take some time to find a workaround. Please let me know if you encounter more. Thanks!
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@NkeiX

It opens in iPhone Safari (without VPN) for me. Requires login to "watch again". I've seen many of these in the past. Other posts from same accounts do not have this problem.
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That's right, you can view these if you are NOT logged in. And it gave me an idea – downloading such reels (I assume it's only reels) as a guest temporarily. This should work fine as long as you don't encounter them more than 10 times a day. Can you check if this works? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/bea231930d6c4a339f1fd0263af2ae17
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

I tried it from Safari(logged out), Shortcuts app (Download from copied link) and the IG app. I got same error all 3 times. Error on line 75:18: ReferenceError: Can't find variable: u
Reply · 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Ah sorry. This might work hopefully: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/7ff67a3997564afab6cf640da818575d
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

I get the error: 🚫 No media has been downloaded. Tried in IG and shortcuts app. Safari won't open the reel anymore. Clearing cookies didn't work. Thanks for trying though.
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

Did this log me out of scriptable?
Reply · 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

The earlier one might have. Can you sign in if you are logged out and try the latest one again?
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

Tried again. Same error. Logged me out again. Appreciate you trying. Thanks.
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

Is your email gluebye(a)icloud,com or gluebyte(a)icloud,com? Can I iMessage you? Want to check with you on a similar idea to this shortcut.
Reply · 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It's gluebyte. gluebye was a typo. Email is preferred as I cannot reply soon.
Reply · 8 months ago

@learningboi

Hello not a big problem but just wondering if there’s any way for the shortcut to auto-verify -shell/mini is installed? It’s a bit of an annoyance having that extra step of inputting the app is installed every time 😅 unless I missed a setting or workaround lol other than, works perfectly!
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Unfortunately there is no way of checking if an app is available on device. It's supposed to ask just once, but if you cancel downloading media in the middle, it will ask you again next time. If it still keeps asking every time, maybe the prefs file got corrupted. You can delete and reinstall Scriptable to reset it.
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

@learningboi

Tried that to no avail. But, I did “experiment” with switching the ‘if (x) has a-shell mini’ function from ‘does not have any value’ to ‘has any value’ and that removed the prompt. Also removed the “change album in user settings” prompt to streamline it a bit to my preference. Thank you for your work 😊
Reply · 8 months, 1 week ago

Hi ! I can’t download anymore private stories: there’s a text saying it is impossible to use Run inline Script and there is an « error on Line 137:20: SyntaxError: JSON Parse error: Unrecognized token ‘<‘ ». Can you fix this, please ?
Reply · 8 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, does it happen with any post or stories? Can you share a link?
Reply · 8 months ago

Yes, I can share a link with my account logged in Scriptable browser. The problem looks to be fixed. Thanks !
Reply · 8 months ago

@NkeiX

Hi. Recently the reels cover is not being downloaded. I have tried both "Always Ask" and "Yes" for "Get reels cover" setting. In the gallery it clearly shows a "thumbnail" for the reel but only video is downloaded. Thumbnail is unrelated and not a frame of the video. Is it working for you?
Reply · 7 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Sorry for the delay. It seems there have been some changes in Instagram. Just uploaded a new version!
Reply · 7 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Works again. Thanks!
Reply · 7 months, 3 weeks ago

@MarcRJacobs

The copy link option works, but the share option stopped working for me about a week ago. I'm on iOS 15.3 and your 2.6.3 and still seeing the same issue. I also deleted and re-download a-shell thinking that might help.
Reply · 7 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

If nothing happens when you tap the shortcut from the share sheet, it's an iOS bug. Can you try rebooting your phone?
Reply · 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Suddenly started getting this error ( see imgur link below), but only on the iPhone running 15.3.1, IPad running 15.3.1 still works fine https://i.imgur.com/jqd5fJf.png
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please share that shortcut? I want to check if it somehow got corrupted. After that, please try deleting and reinstalling Scriptable.
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/840a88952d2c4b85a2ddf7daecfc79a0 Tried deleting and re installing Scriptable, made no difference
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/840a88952d2c4b85a2ddf7daecfc79a0 Tried deleting and re installing Scriptable, made no difference
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks for the link. Can you delete Scriptable and all copies of ‘Instagram Download’ then reinstall?
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

I get a different error now https://i.imgur.com/6UQEbnQ.png
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That's probably my fault. Can you try running the shortcut from the Shortcuts app and sign in to Instagram from the menu?
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Seems to be working, can you tell me where in the shortcut I can extract the Instagram user name
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

You mean the shared post or story's username? The 16th action (Run Script) outputs a dictionary and its 'user' key contains the user name.
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks the user name is what I wanted
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks the user name is what I wanted
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

I get a different error now https://i.imgur.com/6UQEbnQ.png
Reply · 6 months, 3 weeks ago

everytime i download a video or story it makes a little stutter sound. it’s short. i don’t like when it does that. the shortcut is good asf doe. flawless💯. keep it up
Reply · 6 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

That's very interesting. The shortcut doesn't have anything speaker-related. I couldn't hear anything in a quiet place with full volume. What device and iOS version are you using? If you can hear the sound when you screen-record, can you share it?
Reply · 6 months ago

I have the same problem on iPhone 13, I use 15.4.1 but it was happening on earlier iOS releases too. It always occurs at about 2 seconds in, regardless of the length of the video. It’s easier to notice in videos with consistent and predictable audio like background music or especially vocals. The earliest I notice it in my camera roll appears to be late March and definitely by April. Redownloading one of these videos now reproduces the stutter in the same place
Reply · 4 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I could confirm it and it seems like a-Shell mini's ffmpeg version issue when merging video and audio. I've reported to the developer but haven't heard when it will be fixed.
Reply · 4 months, 4 weeks ago

I manually downloaded some old versions of the shortcut and found that the February 21 release doesn’t have this issue and it began with the March 25 update (which matches the timeline mentioned), perhaps some change in the March update is causing the problem with a-Shell? I’ll use the old version for now
Reply · 4 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Possibly some reels may exhibit the stutter with version 2.5 (2021-12-30) and up. That's when it started merging video and audio for some HQ videos.
Reply · 4 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, the sound issue has been fixed in the latest version of a-Shell (mini). Please check it out.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I could confirm it and it seems like a-Shell mini's ffmpeg version issue when merging video and audio. I've reported to the developer but haven't heard when it will be fixed.
Reply · 4 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, the sound issue has been fixed in the latest version of a-Shell (mini). Please check it out.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

Hi Sir, first of all, you created the best Instagram downloader for all of iOS user, thank you very much! And recently I keep having the issue while using this shortcut to download Instagram photo, from the shortcut it was saying that my ID been blocked from download any photo and reels, May I know that how I check the blocking status in Instagram? And when will it resume to able download the photo?
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, this shortcut uses Instagram's private API to get the best quality media, but Instagram started blocking its access for very few users. It doesn't seem to affect normal app uses, though. So far I haven't found a workaround that allows downloading the best media quality. I hope it's temporary but please use a different account for the time being.
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@down2clown

hi. i’ve been using this for awhile & i’ve been very happy with it! however, i ran into an issue when using it today. when i try to download content, it takes me to scriptable & gives the following message: “ Error on line 275:23: TypeError: undefined is not an object (evaluating ’o2.pref.selection[0]’) “ i’m unsure what this means/why it’s coming up because i’ve never had this issue before. is there any way you could help?
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, can you try reinstalling Scriptable?
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@down2clown

i had already tried that & it didn’t work but after trying again it seems to have fixed itself :) thank you
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@down2clown

i had already tried that & it didn’t work but after trying again it seems to have fixed itself :) thank you
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

@7lock

سلامي😍
Reply · 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The shortcut works perfectly, but it shows "couldn't run put file" and "there was a problem with the app" today, could you please fix it?
Reply · 5 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

The latest version of a-Shell mini crashes on iOS 14. I’ve reported it to the developer.
Reply · 5 months, 1 week ago

Any feedback? Cant find other better shortcut. Yours is the best one👍🏻
Reply · 5 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

A new version of a-Shell mini is out🙂
Reply · 5 months, 1 week ago

I can’t download and it’s saying this “ Error on line 131:60: TypeError: null is not an object (evaluating 'm.match(/<BaseURL[^>] +>([^<]+\.mp4?[^<]+)) [1]')”
Reply · 5 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you try this? https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/a90d982ac5b24f71b6b6cedc02bfc3eb
Reply · 5 months ago

Its working
Reply · 5 months ago

I have the same problem too and i try this link but i still can’t download. It’s saying this “ It appears that Instagram blocked this account from downloading posts/reels. Please try signing in using a new account if the error persists.” But this did not happen in your old version. Olid version did not say blocked
Reply · 5 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Instagram blocking some accounts is a new thing. They keep changing the behavior of their private API that this shortcut uses. Until I find a reliable workaround, downloading from a new account seems to be the only resolution, unfortunately.
Reply · 5 months ago

it’s still doing the same with the stutter smh. idk wats the problem bru.
Reply · 4 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

There's a bug in ffmpeg included in a-Shell (mini). The dev said that it will be updated in the coming weeks. You can probably use Instagram Media Saver until then.
Reply · 4 months, 3 weeks ago

I'd like to be able to trigger an update manually in the main menu, instead of being prompted for updating each time I try to use it.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Most users rely on automatic updates and many of them aren't even aware of the main menu, so I think I should keep it automatic. The shortcut is supposed to check for an update about once a day. Are you getting the prompt more frequently? Is there a particular reason you're not updating?
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

Thanks, I'm not keen on updating automatically because with each update, I need to re-confirm a bunch of "allow..." prompts that I don't time to handle in the moment. When I use the shortcut I'm trying to get the download done first, and _then_ update. I'd rather buffer the updates to a time that's outside of my download usage, but when I rerun the app, the update prompt no longer appears. Thanks for asking.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I see. Let me check if there's a similar demand since it adds complexity to the shortcut in terms of maintainability. In the meantime, you can use "Contact gluebyte on RoutineHub" from the main menu to come to this page and update.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

Hey I’ve been using your shortcut since forever and I absolutely love this. Best shortcut in class! However recently I’ve been getting this weird issues when downloading instagram stories and videos where it will randomly cut a fraction of a second out of the video and it sounds weird. It’s almost as if it hiccups the video. Hopefully you can fix, I use your shortcut to improve my instagram blogging ability
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, thanks for using the shortcut. The audio stutter issue is due to a bug in a-Shell (mini). The developer has confirmed that it will be fixed in the next version. Stay tuned!
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, the sound issue has been fixed in the latest version of a-Shell (mini). Please check it out.
Reply · 4 months, 1 week ago

@yooms

Really love this shortcut, it really is a game changer. I was wondering if there’s a way to have duplicates of the same shortcut just changed so that I can use different ones to sort to different albums. Tried to do it, and it worked for a few days but now both shortcuts will only save to one specific album, even when I change the other shortcut to save to a different album.
Reply · 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks. After duplicating the shortcut, you also need to modify it so that it keeps a separate settings file. The settings filename is on the 4th line of the first Text action. You can change it to something like 'Instagram Download 2.json'
Reply · 4 months ago

@yooms

Thank you! That worked perfectly! I should have thought of that before 😭 thank you again for the amazing shortcut!
Reply · 4 months ago

@yooms

Thank you! That worked perfectly! I should have thought of that before 😭 thank you again for the amazing shortcut!
Reply · 4 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

You're welcome!🙂
Reply · 4 months ago

Hi, the shortcuts shows "it appears that some features r blocked on this account.pleadr use other account for few days" but my account doesn't have problem. I don't know what cause this issue. Not sure if other use has the same problem.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi, the shortcuts shows "it appears that some features r blocked on this account.pleadr use other account for few days" but my account doesn't have problem. I don't know what cause this issue. Not sure if other use has the same problem.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Seems we both have same problem. Hopefully its server side error or change.🤞
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hello, Instagram sometimes blocks some accounts from using the shortcut for a few days. You can wait or try from a new account until it's back.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I have the same problem
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Hi. I'm getting following error: https://ibb.co/zGBnGwc please have a look. I have tried logging in to scriptable browser multiple times, device restart. The shortcuts app does show my account as properly logged in. Is it an account limit imposed from their side for sharing? Thanks.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

New account works for downloads. But "private account" follows won't work with new account. Hopefully gets sorted in a day or so.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, yes it's a server-side restriction on the private API that this shortcut uses. It seems to take a week or two. For private media, you can maybe try Instagram Media Saver https://routinehub.co/shortcut/5195/
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Thanks. I'll give it a go.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@NkeiX

It worked after the latest update but stopped again after a bunch of downloading. Must've exceeded the API count for real this time.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

😭Thanks for the report. I'll have a look.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@TaessicaDae

why the shortcut shows that my account is blocked?is my account banned or there are others problems blocking me downloading the media？
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hello, Instagram sometimes blocks some accounts from using the shortcut for a few days. You can wait or try from a new account until it's back.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Getting the same error since today. Tried switching to a new account, still gives the same error.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Works like a charm again, you’re the best. Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@yooms

Is it possible the shortcut currently doesn’t work because of the new update Instagram just pushed out? Having problems with an error saying my account might be restricted for awhile?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days. {"nologin": 1," error" I get this on every account I use. I hope it gets fixed soon. I love this shortcut
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@ruby

Hi, love the script thank you! Sadly as of today it stopped working randomly. When I Run it I get a message of: could not run run inline script.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi my name is Jan and I use your Instagram download shortcut all the time. Love it :-) However this morning it started giving me messages that it can’t download the image or data. I’ll show you the message it gives me. I tried logging in with different accounts and it still gives me the same message. Hope you can help :-( I sent this message as a chat on your Reddit aswell. It basically says what members said above my post. I’m having the same issue. Love the app. Hope it’s fixed :-)
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The shortcuts worked for me for quite a long period of time, and then suddenly today I get the notice where it says "SOS It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days." How can I get around this? Thanks :)
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm having that mistake: But I've already traded my bills for others and the mistake continues... "SOS It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days. {" nologin": 1, "error": {"_ar":1,"error":1357004 "errorSummar y": "Ocorreu um erro" "errorDescription": "
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dear Gluebyte,Today I found that the story and pictures have not been downloaded, and it will display: No media has been download. Please sign in on Scriptable's browser in the next screen and try again / It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days. I have tried logging into Scriptable's browser to no avail. In addition, the downloaded account is not a blocked or blocked account. Hope it works out. thanks.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dear Gluebyte，Just tried the new version and can download stories normally. Thanks a lot for your update. This is really a great piece of software. thank you very much
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I use this shortcut for a long while and it work fine! I appreciate it very much! But in this morning today I got this message "SOS It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days. {" nologin": 1, "error": {"_ar":1,"error":1357004 "errorSummary":….. and I've read several of the recent comments that all go the same way so hopefully this will be fixed quickly in a few days. Thanks.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I'll try it! Thanks for update so quickly!
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi….it said that i get block but i have change an other account and still said block…..i have change 4 different accounts。。
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@ericjilun3737

In the latest update, It shows that I am not signed into my instagram account. I keep on trying to login through scriptable but it keeps failing to sign in. As a result i cannot download pictures from private users, but it works on public users. Please solve this issue:( I enjoy every moment while using this shortcut!
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Same here tried switching accounts yesterday after I got the blocked message managed to download one picture, today I can’t stay logged in to the alternative account on scriptable
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The shortcut was working amazingly until a few days ago, where I keep getting the same scriptable error, saying features on my account are blocked and to use another account. I signed it with different accounts but nothing changed. I don't know whats happening
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The shortcut was working amazingly until a few days ago, where I keep getting the same scriptable error, saying features on my account are blocked and to use another account. I signed it with different accounts but nothing changed. I don't know whats happening
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The shortcut was working amazingly until a few days ago, where I keep getting the same scriptable error, saying features on my account are blocked and to use another account. I signed it with different accounts but nothing changed. I don't know whats happening
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Same here. Started yesterday for me :-( Anyone can bump this post?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@akashpatil

getting error "It appears that some features are blocked on this account. Please use a different account for a few days."
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@manspider1314

Hey I also use this shortcut but recently when I press on it, it says that some features are blocked on this account and that I should switch to a different account for a few days? Any help
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you please try the new version?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seems to be working fine. Thanks
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Just downloaded version 3.0 and it works again. Amazing app. Thank you for making it and thank you for the reply:-)
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you for always keeping this updated and fixing things so quickly!
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks! Let me know if you run into any issues.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hey, with the new update, downloading posts works but downloading highlights doesn't works. But thank you for your quick update !
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hey, with the new update, downloading posts works but downloading highlights doesn't works. But thank you for your quick update !
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Update for highlights will be out soon, other fixes later. Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@ericjilun3737

Updated 3.0 version. But it still requires me to login my account to be able to download pictures even on public users. The error message ‘No media has been downloaded. Please sign in on scriptable’s browser in the next screen and try again’
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@ericjilun3737

On 3.0 version, I can successfully signed in my account through scriptable with backup codes instead of authenticator codes. However, it still appears error message “some features are blocked in this account…etc” on private users, public users are downloadable. Please solve this issue. :(
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Working on a fix but it may take some time😭 Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m having the same issue, I sent you an email earlier this week. I’d like to help you troubleshoot it. I’m noticing the issue with private accounts. Public ones seem to be working fine.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Working on a fix but it may take some time😭 Thanks for the email!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Email me back. Let’s work on it together.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Email me back. Let’s work on it together.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Email me back. Let’s work on it together.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks, just emailed you.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Account errors persist, it doesn’t work :(
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Working on a fix but it may take some time😭 Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I got an error "some features are blocked in this account..." when I download a post/story of private users. and "Error on line 154:28:ReferenceError: Can't find variable: p" when i download a highlights so Hopefully this will be fixed quickly in a few days. Thanks. (For Yesterday Thank for quickly update for downloading post/story of public users)
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Update for highlights will be out soon, other fixes later. Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

hello,your latest release shortcuts will appear “it appears that some features are blocked on this account.Please use a different account for a few days”,can you fix this wrong again?
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Working on a fix but it may take some time😭 Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Hi. The latest version works well for public posts and stories. But it gives the "features blocked" error for private accounts posts and stories. Hope this is helpful.
Reply · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Working on a fix but it may take some time😭 Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Appreciate your work bro. Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Todays update 3.0.1 can download private stories via shortcuts.app. Only private posts give the "features blocked" error. Hope this helps. I await next update. Thanks.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@KeropokBika

I have Problem when downloading private account picture, it said that "some features are block on this account " hope u can help me thanks
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hello, I'm working on a fix. I'll update it soon. Thanks.
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@NkeiX

Todays version (3.0.2 - June 9, 2022) works flawlessly. Thank you for working tirelessly to bring this update! 🙏
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

👍Thanks!
Reply · 3 months, 2 weeks ago

@7lock

Thnx
Reply · 3 months, 1 week ago

@7lock

Thnx
Reply · 3 months, 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

You're welcome!
Reply · 3 months, 1 week ago

Hi, how can I download the photos/stories if the stories do not have "copy link" or "share" option? Besides, is there any risk that my ig acct will be suspended as I faced similar issues while logging in other third party app with similar function? Many thanks!
Reply · 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hello, for stories that do not have "share" or "copy link", you can copy the profile link and run the shortcut from the Shortcuts app. Regarding being suspended, there have been seemingly similar issues until a few weeks ago with this shortcut, but not any more I believe.
Reply · 3 months ago

So how to avoid the acct to be suspended? How about if I do not login?! Jacky
Reply · 3 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't think accounts will be suspended by using this shortcut. You can choose not to login, but then you won't be able to download stories or more than 10 posts per day.
Reply · 3 months ago

My ig acct was locked right after downloading an ig story using this shortcut today. I had to reset password and login again…
Reply · 4 weeks, 1 day ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Yes, a couple of users also reported this a few days ago. It seems Instagram is being sensitive about non-app activities again. Good thing is, neither has any more issues after that. Please let me know if you run into a problem. Thanks.
Reply · 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I just being asked to confirm my telephone number again. Though no suspension due to phishing this time
Reply · 3 weeks, 6 days ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thank you for letting me know!
Reply · 3 weeks, 6 days ago

IG always keep saying I was being phished when I use this shortcut and another other similar apps and forcing me to change password(s). What can I do as I am afraid my IG will be really blocked...
Reply · 1 week ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm sorry but I'm not sure if there's anything I can do to avoid the warning. Let me research deeper. How many times do you use the shortcut per day?
Reply · 1 week ago

I try to avoid using it frequently right now, may be few times a day. Not everyday will get blocked, but maybe once per few weeks...remember, I only use it few times after I am aware of this issue...
Reply · 1 week ago

@itsjustme_lena85

Anyone else on iOS 16 dev beta? Noticing the copy link function works, but the share sheet shortcut way doesn’t work.
Reply · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What's the error message? Have you tried rebooting your device?
Reply · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

@itsjustme_lena85

That’s what’s strange. There isn’t one. Nothing happens with I use the share shortcut. It’s only since the last update and it could be between the beta 2 update or the shortcut update. I’m grateful I can still use the link method! 😊
Reply · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Nothing happens when you share and tap the shortcut, right? Have you tried rebooting your device?
Reply · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

@itsjustme_lena85

I swear I rebooted it—but I just rebooted it again and now it works! 🙄 🤦‍♀️ Thank you!! 💕
Reply · 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Does not seem to work for me
Reply · 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What's the error message? Do all posts, reels and stories have the same issue?
Reply · 2 months, 3 weeks ago

It either says unable to run inline script or says no media was downloaded
Reply · 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Can you email me these screenshots? gluebyte(a)icloud,com
Reply · 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oh wait nvm I just needed to update the shortcut
Reply · 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is there a way to use an older version without having it force me to download the new version?
Reply · 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is there a way to use an older version without having it force me to download the new version?
Reply · 2 months, 2 weeks ago

@gluebyte Member Author

It doesn't force you to download a new version; you can simply tap "Not Now" once each day. I usually release a new version when Instagram changes something, so it's likely that old versions wouldn't work correctly. Is there any reason you'd want to use an old version?
Reply · 2 months, 2 weeks ago

@ruby

Stopped working, I get an error of: File 7.gif not found error. It looks like when it’s trying to run in a-shell is when the issue happens. It’s in the tile: Get Repeat index .gif From a-shell
Reply · 2 months ago

@gluebyte Member Author

What device and iOS version are you using? Can you please share the link?
Reply · 2 months ago

Hi there, not sure how come it says no media downloaded for me?
Reply · 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Hi, can you try deleting and re-downloading the Shortcut? If that doesn't work, try deleting and re-downloading Scriptable. Please let me know the result.
Reply · 1 month ago

Yup just did that, and its working now, thanks so much!
Reply · 1 month ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Cool! Did you reinstall just the shortcut? Or the app as well?
Reply · 1 month ago

@nikki_9511

Hi…I have some problems, when I download 2-3 times, it will automatically log out. Then it says not logged in, please log in again. When I try to log in again, it says there is a problem logging in, please try again later. So I changed to a new account to log in, but after downloads 2-3 times , it will still automatically log in. Can you please see what the problem is?
Reply · 1 day, 18 hours ago

@nikki_9511

I have already try delete the shortcut,script,a-shell and redownload it. But still have this problem
Reply · 1 day, 18 hours ago

@gluebyte Member Author

My shortcut tries to be non-intrusive to the Instagram server as much as possible, but this issue seems to happen to a few users. Can you try logging out and logging in again in the Instagram app? You may see some warning message in the app.
Reply · 1 day, 18 hours ago

@nikki_9511

Just try it…and now i can’t log in back…so now what can i do?
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@gluebyte Member Author

In the Instagram app, right? Does it not give you instructions to resolve the issue? What does it say?
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@nikki_9511

It just say sorry, we couldn’t log you in
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I'm sorry for that. Can you contact Instagram support?
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@nikki_9511

I have try but nothing help ! But for now how can i use your shortcut？Do i need to delete instagram and redownload it? I think if i still use new account log in will still have this problem
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@gluebyte Member Author

I don't think reinstalling Instagram/Scriptable/shortcut will help, because it's the Instagram server that is blocking your account. You can try creating another account and/or using the shortcut from a different wifi network (in case Instagram is blocking you by IP address)...
Reply · 1 day, 17 hours ago

@nikki_9511

Ok… i will try
Reply · 1 day, 16 hours ago

@nikki_9511

I think the new version of instagram should change the strategy. Because I created a new account, but after 4-5 downloads, it was deactivated again. This time I tried it with another phone.
Reply · 1 day, 9 hours ago

@gluebyte Member Author

Thanks for testing again. You're the first person to report this, and I guess others may run into the same issue in the near future. I'll see what I can do. Thanks again.
Reply · 1 day, 9 hours ago