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Direct from Instagram

Message your friends with fun photos, videos and Boomerangs!

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  • Category Social
  • Program license Free
  • Version 88.0.0.15.99
  • Size 38 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name com.instagram.direct
  • Program by Instagram

Introduction

Direct from Instagram is an independent messaging application developed and owned by the renowned social media giant, Instagram. It is specifically designed to facilitate the sending and receiving of direct messages, with a unique twist of incorporating the camera as its central communication tool.

Main Features

On the main menu, you can access various camera modes like superzoom, boomerang, or rewind. Enhance your messages by adding text or animated stickers to your captured moments. Once you finish crafting your message, you can easily choose the recipient from your contacts list or share it publicly via Instagram Stories.

Access to Profile and Content

A swipe to the right from the main menu reveals a side menu that allows you to access your profile and explore Instagram content directly from the official app. This feature provides a seamless integration of Direct from Instagram with the principal Instagram app, allowing users to enjoy the best of both worlds without needing to frequently switch between apps.

Message Management

Swiping left from the main menu opens your inbox, where you can view copies of previously sent and received messages. The app also includes a search function to locate specific messages in your inbox, making it easier to manage and organize your conversations.

Integration with Instagram

Despite its standalone nature, Direct from Instagram is still closely tied to its parent app. To fully utilize all its features, the official Instagram app is required, highlighting the interdependent relationship between the two. It seems that the trend is shifting from traditional, permanent social media posts towards temporary, private sharing.

Pros

  • Specifically designed for sending and receiving direct messages
  • Camera-centric communication with various modes
  • Seamless integration with the official Instagram app
  • Easy message management with search function

Cons

  • Still requires the official Instagram app to fully utilize all features
  • Limited to Instagram contacts
  • Not completely independent from Instagram

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • RECEIVE_SMS: Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • BLUETOOTH: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN: Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
  • BROADCAST_STICKY: Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents. These are broadcasts whose data is held by the system after being finished, so that clients can quickly retrieve that data without having to wait for the next broadcast.
  • CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • EXPAND_STATUS_BAR: Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
  • INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • NFC: Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Allows an application to request installing packages. Apps targeting APIs greater than 22 must hold this permission in order to use ACTION_INSTALL_PACKAGE.
  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other apps. Very few apps should use this permission; these windows are intended for system-level interaction with the user.
  • UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT: This permission is no longer supported.
  • USE_FINGERPRINT: Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • .permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • .permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
  • android.permission.READ_PROFILE
  • android.permission.UPDATE_APP_BADGE
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
  • com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
  • com.instagram.android.permission.LOGGED_IN_USERS_CONTENT
  • com.instagram.direct.permission.PROTECTED_DEEPLINKING
  • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE