yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
ads on v165 confirmed..
[Android Apps and Games] t-ryder:
Yup, now after some time 165 gives me ads too.
[Android Apps and Games] Adelsc0tt:
I'm back to v138, only version that doesn't get contaminated with suggested posts and adds.
[Android Apps and Games] adek89:
Can you upload a file? Links don't work with this version

Wysłane z mojego Lenovo TB-8703X przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] Adelsc0tt:
I don't upload files. I only read other posts, sometimes I click on links.

edit: wait, you want the apk ?
[Android Apps and Games] itylermartin:
All uploads are here thanks to neekless https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=296942
[Android Apps and Games] t-ryder:
Cannot confirm. Installed v138 and scrolling first 15 posts I got ads right away.
[Android Apps and Games] The_snesh:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Adelsc0tt:
My file is named instagram_v138_armv7_patched.apk and weights 35.91 MB

MD5 is 7E2755B4AEBD737F771C07E22CFA34EA

---------- Post added at 11:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------

Here is the file

https://we.tl/t-DjgNAsPfSn
[Android Apps and Games] hanni2301:
I'm on v162 and have no ads. One time i saw "suggested members" between story posts and lately i didn't received private messages any more. I reinstalled v162, but still no PMs.
[Android Apps and Games] t-ryder:
Thanks. I installed that, logged in and opened it, second post was an ad.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
Do you have that new bottom bar with reels and shop on the bottom where notifications used to be?
[Android Apps and Games] xHookman:
Just go in experiments and disable the experiment called "panorama ui refresh : is enabled" (Working with v167)
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
I don't use the one with experiment stuff enabled. I use the one from neekless without that. What I'm referring to is what I think was a server side change to the app last week or the week before. I got it without enabling anything. Reels and a shop button were on the bottom bar. Shop being where notifications were. Notifications were up top beside the messenger icon. When this new bar appeared I started getting lots of ads. Seemed like IG changed something server side and I was suspecting that may have been causing ads for some. Hence my question. The day before yesterday it reverted to the old style bar with notifications on the bottom. Also the ads stopped popping up in the main feed.
[Android Apps and Games] xHookman:
Ah ok I see, experiments are also server sided and panorama v2 variant experiments allow you to change this new ui if you need it, you can remove the shopping icon etc.. :) Have a nice day
[Android Apps and Games] hanni2301:
Private Messages now doesn't work anymore, again, like v162. Now I'm on v164 and again not able to get private messages. I can reply to someone, but can't see their messages.

I have to use the browser to read.
[Android Apps and Games] MildlyImpressive:
I'm trying to enable the developer options on Instagram v160 and I found the method I need to change (It's in the X.C13200lO class) in jadx. Unfortunately, when I go to the decompiled APK (from apktool), this class doesn't exist. I can't find any 8-character long classes (such as C13200lO.smali), only 3-character long ones (such as C13.smali). Is this method somewhere else in the decompiled APK, or did apktool skip these files? I've tried global find/replace and I couldn't find it anywhere else. I'm not very experienced with decompiling, so I fear that I'm missing something crucial. Anyone know what's going on?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Tomoms:
Arm or arm64?
[Android Apps and Games] MildlyImpressive:
Right now I'm trying to enable it on the x86 version to test out in VirtualBox. Once that works, I'll grab the arm64 version for my phone and update from v114.
[Android Apps and Games] Tomoms:
If the class that contains the code is called C13200lO.smali, look for the file called 0lO.smali (last 3 characters + .smali extension).
[Android Apps and Games] aldiandrew:
Any update anyone? Getting anoying with ads on ig
[Android Apps and Games] t-ryder:
I deleted my ig account. F* facebook inc..
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Yeah this mod need more support

([emoji88]Cr Droid[emoji88])
[Android Apps and Games] Gr1mcore:
Started getting ads and suggested pages yesterday on version 165, f*ck Facebook.
[Android Apps and Games] camilobottero:
Ads just returned! :mad:

Facebook did it again. Any new solution?
[Android Apps and Games] camilobottero:
It seems this project is dying, unfortunately.

Meanwhile, I'm using Firefox (with uBlock add-on) to see Instagram. It's the only way to enjoy it without ads.
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
I am using this insta mod.. works good

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[Android Apps and Games] camilobottero:
But let me ask you something. Is it safe? I am asking this because we don't know what it's behind the code. Are they collecting some or all our personal info (pass, activity...)?
[Android Apps and Games] Om_ya:
@neekless are you still developing this project? I have been a great fan of this mod and have passed it on to a lot of my friends. It has been a very good experience and if you can, please keep working on it. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] nreuge:
Useful mod, but does not remove ads...
[Android Apps and Games] xTwipz:
@neekless @Tomoms Can you please post an update? I've tried myself without luck

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] lstwsdm:
After forum software migration all of our efforts are seems to be gone. Can someone please send me proxygen patch and hooks zip file, so that we could figure something out.
[Android Apps and Games] Tomoms:
It's harder to patch the new Instagram versions. It looks like ads are still displaying even for me... I want to look into it, but it's not my top priority. I have the hooks & the proxygen patch files, I'll share them again soon.
[Android Apps and Games] neekless:
Sorry everyone, since v165 the patches don't remove ads anymore. I am not skilled enough to develop new patches myself so I am unable to do anything.

I've also moved on from the Instagram app, and am now using an open source app called Barinsta (no I'm not the developer). It has no ads, but it's definitely not as smooth as the real Instagram app. Some problems with the app:

can be buggy, don't rely on it for DMs

you can't post any posts

you can't post any stories

Good things about the app:

Open source

No/minimal Facebook tracking

No timer when viewing stories so you can take as long as you want to view them

Ability to download posts/stories

I've not posted anything on Instagram for a long time now, and only use it to like and comment on other people's posts, as well as viewing stories. So this app is perfect for me. I recommend you to try it if you can live with the shortcomings. I might not move back to the real Instagram app even if new patches are developed.
[Android Apps and Games] Gr1mcore:
Oh well, do we any alternative apps now? Mine is also crashing now.
[Android Apps and Games] asm86:
Thanks for the tip on this project, looks like a nice clean client.
[Android Apps and Games] nreuge:
The lastest version works in removing all ads! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Gr1mcore:
Can anyone confirm that this is a clean mod?
[Android Apps and Games] techsci:
the snapshots are missing @Grishka11 do you have a doc we can follow for the new instagram for new android 11
[Android Apps and Games] aldiandrew:
I tried instamod above and my device get hot when running. I dont know but be careful
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
I'm using Instander mod for now, works fine, no issues, no ads.
[Android Apps and Games] eurochild:
yes, this one is keeping the cpu occupied when running in background, keep away!

instander working good, thanks for the tip
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Just installed "Instander" and it's working great for me.

The only option I haven't found in all the clients I've tried so far, is to keep the app from accessing my audio hardware: let's say I'm listening music in PowerAmp but want to see a few Instagram posts and stories which have sound in them, so, I'd love to completely mute that sound. I've seen Instagram has a stupid and retarded "Mute" option, but it does NOT actually mutes stories and posts, it just hides them instead.
[Android Apps and Games] alisamifarooq:
Thank for the information as i read in replies that it is working, so i also try this with my Mi and after the use i will surely share my views also.

Ali Sami Farooq
[Android Apps and Games] ahvamaria:
Works great on my S9 Android 10 thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] juniorrs5:
Great that it also works perfectly on my rooted S7. Some users told that root could cause a problem, don't know why. By the way, maybe some of you know that different Instagram channels buy followers to become more popular and get higher positions in rankings. Do you know the most reliable and safe ways to buy followers on Instagram nowadays? I'm looking for such options.
[Android Apps and Games] nathanadams4429:
This crashes alot.. please help
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
I have ads in instander...
[Android Apps and Games] nreuge:
I've been using Instander for a few days and my IG has been hacked (n)

Now I'm using the regular app, I've been able to change my password and to activate the double authentification, so I think it's ok for now...

So, beware! You'll have been warned!!
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Did you have two factor login enabled?
[Android Apps and Games] nreuge:
No. Now yes.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Propably you wouldn't be hacked. Two factor login is a "must have" these days... Anyway, I use Instander for over a year, but never got hacked. I set up strong password only for Instagram, and two factor login, and I'm good.
[Android Apps and Games] nreuge:
Maybe, but I won't take the risk to use such an app again...
[Android Apps and Games] tifter:
Found an app that satisfy my needs, and it's also open source. It does need a bit of work since it's pretty new, but I have faith that it could turn out nice.

Barinsta (Simple yet advanced Instagram client) - https://f-droid.org/packages/me.austinhuang.instagrabber
[Android Apps and Games] matteo2:
Can you download with Barinsta?

Do you know if Instander stop development? Last update was at the end of 2020
[Android Apps and Games] tifter:
Yeah, you can download with Barinsta.

Can't say, I've never used instander
[Android Apps and Games] FedyCal:
do you think it is possible to make this mod work again? I am still using the latest working Neekless released, and I have no problems, but it would be nice if we could get it working again.
[Android Apps and Games] obrobrio2000:
Hello. I regularly decompile, activate dev settings and recompile IG apks everytime there is a new alpha version (I don't care about ads, I'm just interested in experimental settings). Does someone know how to check changes between two apk versions? I found a tool on github named "apkdiff" but doesn't seem to work. Also, I use apktool and jadx, does anyone know a better tool to enable hidden features that aren't even available in the dev settings page (like some leakers do)? For example a leaker on Twitter enabled the vertical scroll (Tiktok like) for stories, the "send love" sticker etc. but when I asked how he told me that those are hidden in the code and are not possible to enable with dev settings. Does anyone know better ways to reverse engineer?
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Hi. Instander is back online if anyone interested.
[Android Apps and Games] g000n:
I recommend you use Barinsta, its open source
[Android Apps and Games] itylermartin:
after a few months of trying out other ad free options.. I can safely say

DO NOT USE INSTANDER.

After a bit of testing they are without a doubt stealing passwords and other sensitive information.

I have had several attempts at changing my insta password, and constant attempted log in alerts. Did not happen right away, only after a month or so.
[Android Apps and Games] jrg67:
I've been using instander for nearly a year and not one such instance of any sort of unauthorized log in attempts. I have 2FA turned on so I get notified any time a log in happens and I haven't seen any strange activity.

Don't blame the app for your account getting hacked. It happens all the time and probably would have happened if you were on the official app as well. Create a stronger password and turn on 2FA if you don't already have it.

So I can say, without a doubt, instander is perfectly fine and I've had no issues.

Edit: I just looked back on this thread and I've been using instander for about 6-7 months, not closer to a year like I thought but either way, no issues with stolen info or password change attempts.
[Android Apps and Games] g000n:
this happens with all 3rd party apps, are you downloading pics/vids?
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
I've been also using Instander for quite a long time now, and never had any issues, of any kind, at all. Yet still I'm in a "constant" search for alternatives in case one of those clients happens to have the same ending as "Swipe", the Facebook ad-free client which also worked like a charm.
[Android Apps and Games] g000n:
does instander allow you to view stories anonymously ?
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Yup, as well as the direct messages.
[Android Apps and Games] Lupask:
I have found some mods that seem to be newer, but I have no idea if they are trushworthy :(

Instagram Pro v341.0.0.0.75 MOD APK [Unlocked All, Many Feature]

Instagram MOD APK is the modified version of Instagram, and it's built for giving you additional features like downloading videos and stories.

getmodsapk.com

Instagram MOD APK v299 [Unlimited Likes/Followers] 2023

Download InstaXtreme Instagram Mod Apk v299 Latest Version of September 2023 with No Ads, Black (Dark Mode), Hide Seen, etc.

www.ytricks.net
[Android Apps and Games] matteo2:
I prefer to wait for instander
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
I'm also sticking to Instander, it's pretty practical, useful, blocks all ads and works like a charm.

The only option I haven't found yet (not just in Instander, but in any Instagram fork including the official app) is a way to mute Stories: not the stupid and useless "Mute" option Instagram itself has that only hides someone's stories, but to actually mute them so I can see them without sound.
[Android Apps and Games] Koursaros:
In instader menu -> misc it has an option that says "stories autoplay with sound" ( see attached pic ). 😉
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
For some reason, that option has never worked for me since it was available in the menu: no matter if I have it disabled or enabled, the "stories" always do play with sound. :cry:
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
Nedavno je instander proslijedio moju lozinku i moram je promijeniti.

Btw what is 2FA? How to use it? I have samsung s10e. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ITawate:
I will try it and let you know the feedback. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Both the post and the app are already 2 years old, so, this MOD is already way obsolete and outdated. Give Instander a try, that one has regular updates and the newest version is from some weeks ago.
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
This thread is two years old, so, the app no longer works.

But there are great alternatives like "Instander", it's the best I've found so far.
[Android Apps and Games] waylo:
Not true. The original apk in the original post might not, but the last user created one in this forum does still work.

But I'm glad that instander is being brought to light.
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

That's a completely different app from the one in this thread, besides, that's a counterfeit site that does not provides the legit link to the app and the author. This is the legit, clean link.
[Android Apps and Games] NilsIRL:
The attachments are no longer valid. Where can I find them?
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Don't bother. It's massively outdated anyway. Use Barinsta or Instander instead.
[Android Apps and Games] NilsIRL:
I'm trying to understand how to mod android apps, so I'm not interested in the fact this fixes instagram. I'm just interested in the code.
[Android Apps and Games] vuckovic_stefan:
Mate which version do you use? Instagram mod or their app?
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Both are exactly the same, the only difference is the integration of the app once its installed. Let's say you want to completely get rid of the official Instagram app, so, uninstall it, and now install the Instander one that says "Original". But if for some reason you still need to have the official app, then download and install the Instander "Clone" version, it will remain as a different app, with a different name and icon than the official one.
[Android Apps and Games] cerberusss:
I've been using Instander for a year now, it works like a charm, it has very usefull inbuilt tools and never had suspicious activity in my account.
[Android Apps and Games] Ankitpandey2:
Pls also add landscape mode feature for tablets........ I hate using insta on my tab in portrate mode.......
[Android Apps and Games] Grishka11:
Most of the code responsible for the UI is obfuscated. It isn't impossible to make such a patch, but it won't be easily portable across versions, which is my requirement for all these patches.

I should probably patch a newer version and update my post tho.
[Android Apps and Games] litelinux:
Just wanted to quote this, this helped me a lot
[Android Apps and Games] NST_Adventure:
Hi can i post this to my telegram channel? Sure credits will added 🙏🤗
[Android Apps and Games] Gjermundh:
Hello fellow mod users. I was wondering if there is a insta mod that removes both ads and Reel videos?
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
I've been using Instander for more than a year and a half now and I have never seen a single ad, ever, it works like a charm; it also has an option to hide the Reels button but I don't care having it since I never click on it, I don't watch/use Reels at all anyways. This is their website, at the bottom is the link to the Telegram Group, but the app keeps track of any updates if there's any available so you don't have to manually update with each release.
[Android Apps and Games] hunting_:
Got thos error please help
[Android Apps and Games] maittre:
Hey, does anyone know if this mod is able to disable the feed with recommendations? is it even possible to do this?
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
Yes, I needed this as well. Go into Settings => General => Screen order, and remove Discover from the options
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
Can anyone please share the APK from the Feb 1st, 2022 build?

Sadly the artifact has expired here and there's no way to download it: https://github.com/leidenfreudian/barinsta/actions/runs/1780401610
[Android Apps and Games] tensux:
do you know if it has an option to hide recommendations in the feed?
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
As far as I know, no one has published results of a controlled network request test for Instander. I guess I'm curious about the answer to your question about it, though based on the homepage alone it does not look necessarily trustworthy, especially with it being closed-source. If Insta is not making a stink about Instander, then they could be behind it in some way... Why did only Barinsta get the C&D if Barinsta was the only good one? Seems Instander would too if it were legitimately good.

Barinsta is a better Instagram experience than the official client... I'm kind of curious about Instander, but I only installed it today long enough to scan it with ClassyShark3xodus. It contains this: https://github.com/facebook/flipper ... but that might not be excessively suspicious, maybe a little bit though. Like there are other ways to debug than that.. Curious if anyone can scan it with anything else.

There's an APK floating around of a Barinsta build from Feb 1st, 2022... I'm really hoping to get a hold of that
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
One thing we would want to test Instander for is if it sends back data as we are scrolling, like about how long we stop scrolling at certain points... But a full network audit of it would be ideal, since we can't see the source
[Android Apps and Games] tensux:
i will try Barista, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Yes it does. There are no "Recommendations" nor "Sponsored posts" nor "ads" at all shown in your feed.
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
If Instander was malicious it would be at least detected by AVs, DNS blacklisted by ISP or such.

Maybe Instander is Russian and that would be why they can't C&D it.
[Android Apps and Games] AnyNameYouWish:
For some reason Barinsta (latest Fdroid built) crashes since a few days, so I'd be interested by this update or any reliable alternative
[Android Apps and Games] LinkBoi:
Looks pretty interesting to be honest.
[Android Apps and Games] AnyNameYouWish:
Actually you can download it :

Down the webpage you give, ther's a "barinsta_pre-release_20220201_200105" link aiming to a zip file.

Inside the zip, you can choose the apk regarding to your phone's architecture.

App fully functional again for me with this february built
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
The issue with Barinsta is that I couldn't get any notification to work.

But it was indeed the best experience i could get otherwise.
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
Exactly, because of Insta itself.. so I'm hoping the updated version fixes some of that too

Oh, you are right! Thank you!! Before, it wasn't clickable for me for some reason.. looks like you have to be logged into GitHub for it to be clickable, though I thought I tried that before too... And so far the crashes aren't happening with this version :) So far at least, but I'll still use it even with occasional crashes. Thanks again
[Android Apps and Games] brsta:
This is one of the things I like about it personally :) But there is a setting for it, I haven't tried it myself though.. Notifications => Enable activity notifications.. Had you seen that yet?
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
I've seen it, and even disabled doze/optimisation for it but no luck :(
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted}

Because it has not been updated in ages. One of the only ones still perfectly working (and updated frequently) is Instander. Besides blocking ads, promoted posts and all annoyances, it also has lots of extra options to play with.
[Android Apps and Games] Satsumomo:
Instander is great, though I don't understand why they removed the "Remove Reels" option.

It's the ONLY thing I need removed for me on Instagram, I can even live with ads, I just don't want to see a bootleg version of TikTok while on Instagram.
[Android Apps and Games] sametd32:
İnsta pro kullanıcıları oldukça memnun olduklarını söylediler bende kullanmak istiyorum ancak çok kararsızım güvenlik konusunda sorun yaşarmıyım yardımcı olursanız sevinirim.

Mod translation via GT: Insta pro users said that they are very satisfied, I want to use it too, but I am very undecided, do I have any problems with security, I would be glad if you could help me.
[Android Apps and Games] Sudhangshu:
Well I have been using instander for a while and it has all privacy friendly features that you require. It's quite good.
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
Indeed, Instander is way better than the supposed "Instagram Pro" that bots are promoting in the previous replies.
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
This project is out of date, i an using instander for a 1 year now. It works ok.

Instander - Official Repository

thedise.me
[Android Apps and Games] CONlN:
I've been using it almost since the first version and couldn't be happier, my only "complain" is it doesn't have an option to completely mute stories, given the fact I use my phone as my main music player while I'm at work.
[Android Apps and Games] tinko975:
I found instander most safe.