Block Unwanted Instagram Users with Microsoft Lumia 535

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Hello and welcome to VisiHow. This is a tutorial on how to block a user on the Instagram application when using the Microsoft Lumia 535.

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   To get started, turn the phone on by pressing the power button on the right-hand side of the phone

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   This will bring up the lock screen.

   

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   Once the lock screen is activated, swipe up to unlock the phone and access the home screen

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   Find and press the Instagram tile to open the application

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   It has a navy blue background with a camera in the middle. In this example, it is on the bottom of the home screen. If the Instagram tile is not pinned to the home screen, swipe left and find it in the apps menu. We want to demonstrate how to block a contact when using this application. To do that, we much first find the individual we would like to block.

   

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   We need to tap on the account that we wish to block

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   This will open up their profile.

   

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   To block them, first tap on the 3 dots in the small gray rectangle

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   This will show us two options.

   

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   Tap on the first option, 'block user'

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   A confirmation window will appear.

   

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   We can tap on 'OK' to block them or 'cancel' if we've changed our mind

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   We might want to block a user if they're hassling us, giving us too much spam or being offensive. Blocking them will mean that we will not receive their communications.

   

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   The confirmation window will then say 'User has been blocked, this user will no longer be able to see your photos'

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   Tap on 'OK'.

   

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   This concludes the tutorial on how to block a user on Instagram while using the Microsoft Lumia 535

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   If you have any questions or comments about this video or about the application itself, please leave them in the comment section below and we will answer them for you. Thank you for watching VisiHow.

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Why does my Instagram ask me for a code?

I don't understand this. My Instagram asks me for a code. I have tried: nothing.

This is a security measure to verify that the owner of the account is accessing the Instagram. The code is sent to the phone number registered when filling out the Instagram profile. The problem can be that this phone is inaccessible or the carrier might not allow SMS messages or block incoming short-code numbers. If that is the case, look for any options like "I am having trouble signing in" or an option to enter a new phone number. If nothing can be done, then log in to Instagram from your computer or an iOS or Android device. You can then use your friend's or relative's phone number from another carrier or an online phone number from a web site like http://receive-sms-online.com. Use the phone number without the plus sign and check the SMS message on the web site. Enter the security code into the Instagram application. Be sure to update your phone number in Instagram in "options" > "edit profile". Under "Private Information", change the number with your new phone number.

In the worst-case scenario, you will need to contact the Instagram team. There is no support email address, so you will need to register or use a Facebook account. Contact Instagram at https://www.facebook.com/InstagramEnglish. Click the "Message" button to post your problem.

If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.

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