Instagram Reels lagging on Oppo A38 phones

First reported on r/techsupport on June 26, 2026.

Users are reporting issues with Instagram Reels lagging on Oppo A38 phones. The problem is caused by a compatibility issue with the new Reels update. To fix the issue, users need to update their Reels app.

What it looks like

• Reels lagging
• Reels not loading

How to fix it

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Click on the three lines in the top right corner.
4. Click on Settings.
5. Scroll down and click on App update.
6. Check if there are any updates available for Instagram Reels.

Affected products

• Instagram Reels

Sources

• Instagram reels and YouTube videos lag but TikTok is fine?? — reddit:r/techsupport

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