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Instagram is testing a new feature that will notify users when someone decides to take a screenshot of their temporary Instagram Stories. For the social media savvy among you, you may have noticed a similar feature that already exists to alert users of screenshots taken on Snapchat.
How does the feature work?According to Techcrunch, users screenshotting stories will be greeted with a warning pop-up in the app stating the next time they screenshot a user’s story, that user will be alerted by a circular icon shown next to a person’s name in the story’s ‘Seen By’ list. The pop-up warnings from the app that states: ‘Next time you take a screenshot or screen recording, the person who posted the story will be able to see it.’ In a statement to TechCrunch Instagram acknowledged the test, saying ‘we are always testing ways to improve the experience on Instagram and make it easier to share any moment with the people who matter to you.’ How to screenshot on Instagram without them knowingFor the people who prefer a bit of privacy – there are a few ways you can try to avoid alerting people that you’re snapping pics of their stories. According to Lifehacker.com, there are two options to avoid alerting users. First, if you’re using your smartphone, you can try switching your device into airplane mode, and then take a screenshot of the image. Should you be on your desktop or laptop instead, you can check out Instagram’s web page and simply screenshot the story from your browser window. Notifications avoided! MORE : Snapchat has a romantic Valentine’s Day treat for all its users MORE : Snapchat still loved by millennials despite update ‘nightmare’ and competition from Instagram Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and moreWatching the story of a friend or following could be a usual routine for an Instagram user. You might often take screenshots of the Story that you like and want to keep them with you. Earlier, you could take a screenshot and the user who would have posted it would not have any idea. However, Instagram is testing a feature in which taking a screenshot of the public Instagram story could now alert the user. How to Screenshot Instagram Story Without them knowingThis is a new way of proving that Instagram cares about the privacy of users. The social media giant will also notify the people taking a screenshot with “next time you take a screenshot or screen recording, the person who posted the story will be able to see.” If you still want to take a screenshot of a Story of a user then there are some workarounds for the same. In this post, we have listed various ways to take screenshot Instagram Stories without Notifying user. HOW DOES THIS WORK?Whenever a user takes a screenshot of someone’s Instagram Story, the user who posted the story may get notified. Instagram will soon bring a new section which would list down who viewed or took a screenshot of your Story. To differentiate between the two, you will see a little-dotted circle next to the name of a user who has taken a screenshot. If you take a screenshot of Instagram Stories for the first time, you will get a notification that next time you take a screenshot the user will be notified. Ways to Screenshot Instagram Stories Without Notifying UserWe have listed some hacks which help you sneak past the Instagram latest feature of notifying the user that you have taken a screenshot of their Instagram Stories. 1. Airplane ModeThis is the safest method that you can use to take screenshot Instagram Stories without notifying a user. Follow these steps to get the job done:
2. Use Instagram’s WebsiteInstagram has its own fully functional website apart from the mobile app so that users can access social media on their desktops as well. Well, you can use the website on your smartphones as well. You can view feed, post photos and view Instagram Stories. However, you can’t send a DM from the Instagram Website. The best thing about using Instagram in a web browser is that you can take a screenshot of Instagram Stories without being caught.
3. Use Third-party app a) Story Saver for Instagram For Android Getting a third-party app is also a good solution. For Android, install Story Saver for Instagram for Android.
b) Repost App For iPhone Similarly, you can install a third-party app for iOS to save Instagram Stories. Repost can be considered as one of the reliable apps that could get the job done for you.
So, these are the ways to screenshot Instagram Stories without notifying the user. Try them and keep your favorite stories with you. Do you know any other hacks?? If yes, then please let us know in the comments section below. |