About Instagram Alpha Program
By the Alpha Program, Instagram will replace the currently installed stable app with The Alpha Instagram app. In this app, you can try out the new features and share your feedback. The features will come and go in a matter of few days depending on the feedback collected. If you are a tech geek and love to try out new features or if you are an app developer, you must join Instagram’s Alpha Program and the steps are mentioned below.
Steps to Enter Instagram’s Alpha Program?
Step 1. Go to this link and click on ‘Join Group’ button and become the official member of Instagram Alpha Google Group. This will make sure that you get all the latest features for Instagram. You can choose either to get all the updates or get a daily summary in your inbox.
Step 2. Once you have joined, now visit this link and click on the button ‘Become A Tester’ and you will be considered an Instagram tester officially. You can also do this step by going to Instagram app page on Play Store and tapping on Join beta button at the bottom of the app page. Step 3. The next step is where you have to download the app from the Play Store. Tap on this link and install the app on your smartphone or tablet. If you already have Instagram app installed, you will see an update on your app very soon. Now, you are going to received updates almost every week for the new features rolled out by Instagram. You should be aware of the fact that these features are in testing mode and hence, it can have bugs and can crash your app frequently. You can leave the program anytime by going to the app page on Play Store and tapping on the option ‘Leave’.
