One of the most outstanding characteristics of the messages on Instagram is the option that allows you to send self-destructing files, in order to obtain better security of the elements you send in conversations, this function is called Instagram Direct, then we will teach you how to use the Photo Bomb function.
Index( )
- What are the different settings for Instagram Direct photos?
- See only once
- Allow to see again
- Keep in chat
- How can you send a self-destructing photo on Instagram?
- With iOS
- From Android
- What will the photo look like once it is deleted in your and your contact’s chat?
What are the different settings for Instagram Direct photos?
If your intention is to look for a messaging option to hide actions or situations , Instagram Direct is one of the best platforms for this, in it you can send voice messages, photos, videos or other files with the option of not seeing them again if you get out of the conversation.
Instagram Direct is the function that prevents you from seeing the conversation again, that is, when you exit this tool, the information that lives here will be automatically destroyed . With this option you will not be able to see the temporary photos , videos or other files again. In this function, there are different configurations such as the following:
See only once
It consists of the option for the person to see it only once, this in order to protect your files, Instagram does not prohibit the fact of capturing the screen , but even so, it will notify the action in the chat.
Allow to see again
With this option you will make the person who is receiving the file see that element again, that is, when you close it the first one you will be able to open it once more.
Keep in chat
If you need the person to constantly see the file you are sending, you can press this option, since it will allow the photo stay to last as long as the conversation exists.
How can you send a self-destructing photo on Instagram?
The procedure for using the auto- destroy message feature is very simple and easy to use, but it excludes forwarded text and voice messages . Follow the steps below depending on your device:
With iOS
- You must have the latest version of Instagram for iOS , if you do not have it updated, the application will not work well.
- When entering the app, go to the Feed option.
- In this function you have the option to enter Instagram Direct.
- Being here, go to the chat you want to enter the photo you want to self-destruct.
- Enter the camera and take the photo you want to add.
- Then at the bottom, select the option ‘View once’.
- When you have the shot ready, press Send.
From Android
- By having the application downloaded, you will have to make sure that you have the most advanced version of Instagram, to verify it you can do the following:
- Enter the Google Play Store.
- Go to the profile icon.
- Then go into applications.
- Go to updates and see if you have any pending Instagram updatesand click update.
- Now you must go inside the application.
- While on the main screen of the app, go to the Feed function.
- Now click on the paper plane icon that is in the feed option, they are located in the part of the screen.
- By entering this paper plane icon you have entered the Instagram Direct function.
- Now you must click on the chat tray and choose to which address the photo that will self-destruct will be sent.
- In this chat you must press on the camera.
- Take the photoyou want to send, you can edit it by placing some text, filter or emoji.
- When your photo is ready, select ‘See once’ and send. With this option it will appear only once and then self-destruct.
What will the photo look like once it is deleted in your and your contact’s chat?
By having the option to See only once activated, the image will self-destruct when the person or persons who receive it see it, when entering the image at the top, the time they can observe it will be shown, in the case that they take a capture. Instagram will report it to you. When the image is viewed, only the part of the photo that says You received an image will appear , without leaving a trace of what type of photo was there.
