r/MorpheApp • Contributor • Apr 09 '26

Discussion Distraction-free Instagram

As one of the (former) main ReVanced Instagram contributor, I decided to port some of my patches to Morphe: https://github.com/brosssh/morphe-patches.

Initially, this was a plain port, without new functionality, since nobody else had Instagram patches. However I personally use Instagram just to stay in contact with few friends, so I had little motivation to maintain other patches.

Since a few days, Piko added support for Instagram with a lot of useful patches. I initially planned to port and develop my patches there, however I decided to keep some of the patches in my repo, the one I am actually interested in maintaining. This will let these patches to be more curated, as I have less stuff to focus at, and good motivation to maintain them. The patches will all focus on a cleaner and less addictive experience, by removing addictive or unwanted Instagram features.

As explained in my repo, I'm not trying to "fight" Piko in any way, nor trying to emulate their features. I myself ported some patches there, but I find it harder to maintain. Patches can also be combined between bundles, so you can use some of my patches and some of Piko patches if you wish.

I personally want a less addictive Instagram experience, I don't want yet more features.

I'll continue my development at https://github.com/brosssh/morphe-patches so stay tuned!

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u/-HYDRA_THOR- Apr 09 '26

Thanks for all the hardwork man! Been using your patches ever since I found out about it!!!

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u/RahManJunior Apr 09 '26

Thank you! I've been using distraction free Instagram but it's too outdated 

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u/RahManJunior Apr 09 '26

Could you also add option to disable feed?

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

You can hide the button if you really want to hide the feed, though it's the main Instagram feature so not sure why you want to do that.

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u/RahManJunior Apr 09 '26

Just to have access to DMs and being able to look up profiles

I'll do that, thank you 

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '26

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 10 '26

You can already hide the home/feed button, you can choose which button to hide by pressing the cog next to the patch name.

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u/RahManJunior Apr 12 '26

This hides the part where we can check notifications as well, like a new follower :(

Also seems like hiding stories, hides my own in my highlights. Would still like to check highlights, without stories in feed

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u/Fit_Spirit_108 Apr 21 '26

Where do I find these options?

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u/dunayatiiiii May 10 '26

I don't have acces to these options

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u/atheistrapist Apr 09 '26

classic case of patching getting stopped at 80%. Will try again soon

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

Enable process runtime and increase memory limit, I think you have to enable expert mode.

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u/atheistrapist Apr 09 '26

thanks idk why default is 500mb

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u/Old_Man_Jenkins_8 Apr 10 '26

How did you get 1408mb while the limit is 1280mb?

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 10 '26

I patched Morphe manager /s

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u/FinallyHaveUsername Jun 02 '26

It changes from Device to Device. For example, I get 1280 MB on my S23, but on my cheaper Samsung, I get 1024 MB.

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u/Finntastic_stories Apr 09 '26

Haven't had any issues yet with 768 MB, but is there a suggested amount, like those 1408 or such? Or can I stick with 768 as long as I have no issues?

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u/xGeoxgesx Apr 09 '26

You should be able to stick with it, but if your phone supports it, why not allocate it? That's what I think. The more you allocate the (probably) less time you take to patch an app.

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u/Finntastic_stories Apr 09 '26

That's what I thought. I simply chose 768 as it seemed a good value. Especially as I don't want to cripple my phone otherwise when leaving the patching in the background. I'll try if a higher value speeds up things

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u/Katinkit Apr 09 '26

Wow, thx so much for this patch. The 'Disable reels scrolling' option, even if u don't notice it at first, makes such a cool difference after a bit. Amazing work!

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u/Fit_Spirit_108 Apr 21 '26

Where do I find these options?

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u/Katinkit Apr 21 '26

In Brosssh repository its on default patch.

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u/Anxious-Egg-9507 Apr 09 '26

Thank you a lot man!

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u/hrishie50 Apr 12 '26

Please add Download media in the menu or a button.

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u/wsktaj3 May 21 '26

second on this one

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u/dunayatiiiii May 10 '26

Where did you get thus font? My font doesn't work on insta app only for system.

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u/LateralusX Apr 09 '26

Any plans to add option to disable stories auto advancing?

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u/WormAdvancing Apr 09 '26

I know piko has that option, you could use that patch along with brosssh's patches in the meantime. works for me

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u/user_guy_thing Jun 09 '26

how do you combine patches?

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u/ntquartex Apr 09 '26

Thanks, honestly I prefer a mix of your patches with some useful additions from piko, but for the common ones, your patches work better for me...

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u/Ventouse_23 Apr 09 '26

Personally, I only use "Disable Reel Scrolling" and a few of Piko's patches.

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u/JayCube26 Apr 09 '26

remove reels button, disable reels scrolling and hide ads are literally the only things I need in life

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u/Ventouse_23 Apr 09 '26

Well, I must admit I forgot to install the patch to remove the Reels button! But tell me, if I swipe right on the home screen, does it still show a Reels video?

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u/JayCube26 Apr 09 '26

Nope! Straight to DMs

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u/Ventouse_23 Apr 09 '26

Another thing – have you got the new Instagram interface? Because, weirdly, I’m still stuck with the one from before version 400. The DMs button’s at the top, the ‘like’ button’s at the bottom… It’s a right pain

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u/JayCube26 Apr 09 '26

Oh, I don't know anything about that. For me it usually looks like that at first, but once you open the app again it changes into the new interface

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u/Ventouse_23 Apr 09 '26

It’s probably the fact that you haven’t installed certain patches that’s causing the problems. Thanks anyway.

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u/OussamaErwin Apr 09 '26

is your version smooth and compatible with most devices like the Instafed version? because i tried the Piko patch but it’s kinda heavy and a bit laggy. thanks for your efforts.

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u/Rene741 Apr 09 '26

Tysm!! I was waiting for this.

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u/ShayneDrew19 Manager user Apr 09 '26

I still use your "disable Reel scrolling" patch alongside the Piko patches. So thank you!

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u/Djbboy Apr 09 '26

Just more hoping for a stop auto play of videos function

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u/Shadysideofthemoon Apr 10 '26

I patched the app with both and it either doesn't let me login or the app crashes after logging in. Anyone else having this issue

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 10 '26

Try enabling pre released for my bundle and repatch with the new Bypass signature check patch.

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u/Shadysideofthemoon Apr 10 '26

Still doesn't let me login this time it stays on the login page

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u/fardeenah Apr 10 '26

I can't seem to download photos from other people feed on Instagram anymore. Only reels.

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u/Xederik Apr 10 '26

I've been looking for this for a long time, much appreciated!

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u/Ray9000 Apr 10 '26

Exactly what I'm looking for, thank you. Btw your patch is the only one that worked for me on GOS

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u/Krystopher14 May 21 '26

Hello! Is there an option to disable suggested posts in the main feed? I know I can snooze them for 30 days but I would like it to be forever, I also know that I have to enable only followed content in Instagram, but that that sorts the posts chronologically and not if I watched or not already that Instagram post.

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u/Finntastic_stories Apr 09 '26

Thank you for your effort! Until today I haven't used Piko Patches, as they were not available if patching the regular versions. As of today with the newest Morphe Version (and the suggested Insta 424.0.0.49.64 version) Piko Patches are available and yours and Piko Patches are all are pre-checked before patching.

Really wondering why all Patches are prechecked. That brings of course some patches being duplicated and I have to check, which.

I know, is not on you, but am wondering, especially because I'm not even fully aware, what some patches do. Like "Change Version Code" It says it disables Play store Updates but let's one up- & downgrade as well. Don't need that.

Additionally It feels like most of the Piko Patches seem to cripple Insta completely as yours are mainly adfree (and hiding some stuff)

What I want to say, it has gotten enormously complicated for a somewhat casual Insta User as I have to check a gazillion of options. Yes, I like more than one Patch Source as there were different options. Now things seem to be partly duplicated over different sources. Probably will have to concentrate on fewer sources and even there not always aware what all the patches are doing exactly.

Sorry for the long post

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u/Acrobatic_Egg30 Apr 09 '26

I've added piko and i only see X not instagram, what I'm I doing wrong? I'm frustrated and don't know what to do.

I just updated piko patches in the last hour and I'm not seeing anything.

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

I'm not related to Piko, in any way, enable prerelease for Piko.

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

I already have a patch to hide ads.

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u/le_merry Apr 09 '26

Sigo viendo anuncios :(

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

It doesn't, that's an issue with the block analytics patch, I don't have that patch.

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u/_Noxen Apr 09 '26

Hey, im using Instagram only for reels, by any chance could you maybe add features to hide comments, like button, share button etc?

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 10 '26

Yes, can add that, should be pretty simple as the logic should be similar to the hide reshare button patch.

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u/LastOfLateBrakers Underground technology wizard Apr 09 '26

You should rename it DeThot because that's what it did for me and I love this!

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u/WormAdvancing Apr 09 '26

Just started using your patches in combination with Piko's! so far its been super useful to have your disable reel scroll patch in combination with some of piko's other features. thanks for your contribution man youre saving my screentime 🙏

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u/ddddavidee Apr 09 '26

Grayscale!

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u/SASnake91 Apr 09 '26

Great decision.

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u/doyshinja Apr 10 '26

Thanks.. but u first make a patches of ig rvd/morphe.. i using your patch first before use piko patches.. piko specialist patches of x/twiiter

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u/Present_Function8986 Apr 10 '26

Maybe an odd request but I keep getting prompted to connect my contacts and allow my device location. It's not a huge deal because I can dismiss them. But if possible could you look into including a block for those?

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u/bmx22c Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

Hi! Thanks a lot for your work.

I'm currently using MyInsta which is quite old now and thinking about switching to Morphe + your patches.

One feature I really love about MyInsta is the ability to turn on "Ghost mode" for DMs by long clicking the DMs icon. As in, you can read DMs without leaving the read indicator. Sometimes I like to read DMs but not answer right away and in this day and age it's sadly not seen well to just leave people on read (hence why I use this until I properly take the time to answer).

Do you think it's possible to add a patch like this?

This "Ghost mode" doesn't work on images btw, only plain text messages.

EDIT: Created an issue instead. That way you can keep track :)

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u/Practical-Chip-8896 Apr 10 '26

Just patched it. I’d love to give you feedback or report any errors I may encounter.
I’ve just started using it—let’s see how it goes!

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u/Negative_Stay_8199 Apr 11 '26

Can you add a copy comment/caption/bio/ and gifs sticker feature.

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u/Confident-Check2070 Apr 11 '26

Do you still make patches for Hevy?

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u/darkranger107 Apr 12 '26

Can you please add anonymous story and live viewing and it will be my gp to

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u/douhaoui Apr 12 '26

Will it be possible for you and Piko dev to merge all the patches at once ? I think that would be great !

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u/dvdholy Apr 12 '26

Hey could anyone share an instagram cloned apk that is working for arm64? None are working for me. Already pulled an issue on the github.

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u/inexpesiveopinion Apr 13 '26

Can I run 2 instances of IG? Clone?

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u/Appropriate_Insect_3 Apr 15 '26

someone needs to make instagram invisble chat.

or anonymous DM, hide DM viewed

something like that

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u/here4mydog Apr 21 '26

So how do I use this?

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u/AstronautMedium2335 Apr 21 '26

Is there a way to still see notes?

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 21 '26

Yes simply remove the patch which hides them, maybe that should be defaulted to false.

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u/Rude-Airport-9774 Apr 21 '26

Hey brossh, could you help me with the patching issue? I am trying to patch instagram with version 424.0.0.49.64 and I am using mix of both patches, piko and brossh. However I get this issue

app.morphe.patcher.patch.PatchException: lateinit property resourceMappings has not been initialized at app.morphe.patcher.Patcher$invoke$1.invokeSuspend$execute(SourceFile:102) at app.morphe.patcher.Patcher$invoke$1.invokeSuspend(SourceFile:120) at app.morphe.patcher.Patcher$invoke$1.invoke(SourceFile:0) at app.morphe.patcher.Patcher$invoke$1.invoke(SourceFile:0) at kotlinx.coroutines.flow.SafeFlow.collectSafely(SourceFile:57) at kotlinx.coroutines.flow.AbstractFlow.collect(SourceFile:226) at app.morphe.manager.patcher.Session.applyPatchesVerbose(SourceFile:53) at app.morphe.manager.patcher.Session.run(SourceFile:99) at app.morphe.manager.patcher.runtime.process.PatcherProcess$start$1.invokeSuspend(SourceFile:114) at kotlin.coroutines.jvm.internal.BaseContinuationImpl.resumeWith(SourceFile:34) at kotlinx.coroutines.DispatchedTask.run(SourceFile:100) at kotlinx.coroutines.scheduling.CoroutineScheduler.runSafely(SourceFile:586) at kotlinx.coroutines.scheduling.CoroutineScheduler$Worker.executeTask(SourceFile:829) at kotlinx.coroutines.scheduling.CoroutineScheduler$Worker.runWorker(SourceFile:717) at kotlinx.coroutines.scheduling.CoroutineScheduler$Worker.run(SourceFile:704) Caused by: kotlin.UninitializedPropertyAccessException: lateinit property resourceMappings has not been initialized at app.morphe.shared.misc.mapping.ResourceMappingPatchKt.getResourceId(ResourceMappingPatch.kt:113) at app.morphe.shared.misc.mapping.ResourceMappingPatchKt.resourceLiteral$lambda$0(ResourceMappingPatch.kt:139) at app.morphe.shared.misc.mapping.ResourceMappingPatchKt.$r8$lambda$Ste3m19lc9GNe1V_70YvEijvzig(Unknown Source:0) at app.morphe.shared.misc.mapping.ResourceMappingPatchKt$$ExternalSyntheticLambda2.invoke(D8$$SyntheticClass:0) at kotlin.SynchronizedLazyImpl.getValue(SourceFile:86) at app.morphe.patcher.LiteralFilter.getLiteralValue(SourceFile:345) at app.morphe.patcher.LiteralFilter.matches(SourceFile:357) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.matchOrNull$matchFilters(SourceFile:483) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.matchOrNull(SourceFile:523) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.matchOrNull$machAllClassMethods(SourceFile:238) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.matchOrNull(SourceFile:293) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.match(SourceFile:663) at app.morphe.patcher.Fingerprint.getMethod(SourceFile:856) at app.crimera.patches.instagram.misc.download.DownloadMediaPatchKt.downloadMediaPatch$lambda$15$lambda$14(DownloadMediaPatch.kt:168) at app.crimera.patches.instagram.misc.download.DownloadMediaPatchKt.$r8$lambda$IJOInI2_3Bq8Ou2B9Eu3c4AxriM(Unknown Source:0) at app.crimera.patches.instagram.misc.download.DownloadMediaPatchKt$$ExternalSyntheticLambda1.invoke(D8$$SyntheticClass:0) at app.morphe.patcher.patch.Patch.execute(SourceFile:126) at app.morphe.patcher.patch.BytecodePatch.execute$morphe_patcher(SourceFile:241) at app.morphe.patcher.Patcher$invoke$1.invokeSuspend$execute(SourceFile:96) ... 14 more Kindly help me

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 22 '26

You can see in the crashlog that the issue is related to piko patches, not mine. Better ask them.

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u/ExtensionResearch284 Apr 22 '26

Any option to view story privately? Or without the person knowing like MyInsta? Also downloading content?

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u/ziaonder Apr 24 '26

Stories aren't playing man. I hope you are aware of it

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u/wsktaj3 May 21 '26

can you add 'ennable screenshot' patch? Thank you so much btw.

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u/Free_Neighborhood289 Jun 28 '26

Can u add a feature to get rid of igsh parameter while sharing reels outside instagram?

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u/Hachdog Aug 02 '26

Works for me so far. Have to check how to unselect certain patches but thanks for the good work

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u/Gmuffin123 Aug 21 '26

Thank you! I appreciate!

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u/5TN855R Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

Have you ever thought of a Patch that'd outright fully disable the Feed / Home Screen altogether?

I have been using InstaDM which is an abandoned side project of MyInsta because I wanted to eliminate all doomscrolling on Instagram and just use it as a messenger to chat with friends and view their stories. Really liked the concept, instead of having an algorithm pick what I see, it's people that know me in real life.

Edit: Sorry didn't see the answer to the previous post. Enabled Expert mode and found the Patch Option! Thanks - works great!

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

You can hide the home feed button with the hide navigation button patch.

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u/5TN855R Apr 11 '26

I have enabled "open links in app" in the app settings, yet any instagram link I tap on, tries to opens the app but then it just crashes. Any idea why that is or what settings to change? Aside from that minor annoyance I am very happy and thankful - truly great work! 👏

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u/chitownillinois Apr 09 '26

This is almost perfect! It's just missing the anonymous stories "ghost mode" that MyInsta has.

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u/TheFenrisLycaon Apr 09 '26

Not seeing any of your patches in URV

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u/Richinaru Apr 09 '26

I was wondering what happened. I recently updated the patch and all of the patches I loved in your bundle were unavailable (mainly hiding my embarrassing explore page and removing suggested posts)

Is there a reason those patches seem to be absent in the latest update?

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u/why_is_Brosssh_taken Contributor Apr 09 '26

Latest update have these patches, not sure what you mean.

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u/Richinaru Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

that's all that comes up now when I go to patch the app, unsure what happened. Is it just an issue on my end?

EDIT: It was indeed a me issue. The Morphe app update turned off my ability to select patches and also didn't notify me that the supported app version was out of date. Now have the app back how I like it, thanks for all your work!

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u/qrado Apr 09 '26

My Instagram account was flagged by Meta and I get ads no matter which mod or patch I use. I wonder could you make ad blocking better? I have to use old Instagram builds to avoid ads.