How do I get Instagram music on my Samsung?

Instagram rolled out the ability to add music to Stories in 2018, allowing users to overlay songs on their photos and videos (https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-music-for-instagram-stories). This feature gives users access to a huge library of popular songs that they can use to enhance their content.

Samsung device owners may want to take advantage of Instagram’s music features to make their Stories more engaging. Adding songs that match the vibe of photos or videos can help express a certain mood or emotion. Music can also make Stories more fun and lively overall. This guide will show Samsung users how they can access and utilize Instagram’s music options to take their content up a notch.

Check Instagram App Version

The first step is to make sure your Instagram app on Samsung is updated to the latest version. Older versions of the Instagram app may not include all the newest features like Instagram music. You can check your Instagram app version by opening the Google Play store or App Store on your Samsung device depending on the operating system. The latest Instagram version for Android as of January 2023 is version 315.0.0. For iOS devices, the latest version is version 315.0.0 as well.

If your Instagram app is not on the latest version, go to the app store and tap “Update” to download the newest Instagram version. This will ensure you have full access to all of Instagram’s newest features and capabilities, including Instagram music. Keeping your apps updated in general is good device maintenance.

Enable Instagram Music in Settings

One of the most common reasons why you may not be able to access Instagram Music features on your Samsung device is if the option is disabled in your Instagram app settings. Here’s how to enable it:

Open the Instagram app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right. Go to the Settings menu and select “Account”. Scroll down and look for the “Music” option. Tap on it and make sure the switch is turned on to enable Instagram Music. If this option is off, simply toggle it on.

Enabling the Music setting in Instagram allows you to access features like adding music stickers to Stories, searching for songs to add to posts, saving music to Favorites, and more. With this setting turned on, you should be able to use Instagram Music as expected on your Samsung device.

If you already had the Music setting enabled but are still having issues, try toggling it off and back on again. You can also force close the Instagram app and restart it to ensure the change takes effect. But for most users, simply heading to Settings > Account > Music and enabling the feature is all that’s needed.

Add Music Stickers to Stories

One way to add music to your Instagram Stories on Samsung devices is by using the Music sticker feature. To do this:

1. Open the Instagram app and tap the camera icon to start creating a new Story.

2. After taking or uploading a photo/video for your Story, tap the sticker icon at the top of the screen.

3. From the sticker tray, select the Music sticker (it looks like a musical note icon).

4. This will open the Instagram music library where you can browse or search for songs to add.

5. Tap on a song to preview it. Once you’ve selected one, tap “Add” and position the sticker where you want over your Story.

The selected song will play for the duration of that Story. You can use multiple Music stickers to change songs throughout your Story. Just repeat the sticker process for each new video/photo within your Story. As noted by Later, the Music sticker is currently only available for Instagram Stories, not feed posts.

Search for Music to Add

Instagram allows you to browse the music catalogue or search for specific songs and artists to add to your Stories or Reels. The music library contains thousands of tracks across various genres that are licensed for use on Instagram (Source). To search, tap the music note icon when creating a Story or Reel and select “Browse” to scroll through the available music. You can also tap the search bar at the top to look up a specific song, album, artist, or lyrics. As you browse, toggle between “Recents” and “For You” to see suggested tracks based on your listening history. Tap any track to preview it before adding it to your content. Searching by keywords or artist names makes it easy to find the perfect song to complement your Story or Reel.

Save Music to Favorites

One useful feature of Instagram Music is the ability to save songs to your Favorites for easy access later. When browsing music in the Instagram app, you’ll see a bookmark icon next to each track. Tap this icon to save that song to your Favorites.

To view your saved music favorites, tap the music note icon in the top right of Instagram. Then select “Favorites” at the top of the music browser. Here you’ll see all the songs you’ve saved.

Saving music to your Favorites makes it easy to quickly find tracks to use in Stories, Reels, and Posts without having to search each time. You can also access Favorites when creating playlists.

According to The Preview App, tapping the “Save” button is the key to using Instagram’s Saved music feature. All you have to do is tap the bookmark icon to save a song to Favorites for later use.

Share Music Clips

One way to share music on Instagram is by posting 30 second clips from songs in your Notes or on your Story. This feature allows you to easily select a portion of a track and share just that snippet with friends.

To share a music clip, open the Instagram app and tap the + icon in the top right corner. Select “Notes” and tap the music icon at the bottom. Search for a song or browse your library and tap the song cover. You can drag the sliders at the bottom to select a 30 second excerpt. Tap “Share To” and choose to post the clip to your Story or as a Note that friends can view.

Sharing these bite-sized music clips is a fun way to let your Instagram followers listen to a favorite part of a new song you’ve discovered or share a memorable tune from your past. As noted in this Standard article, this feature provides a new way to bond over music clips on Instagram.

Create Music Playlists

You can make your own playlists and share them directly on Instagram. This is a great way to curate music to go with any theme or vibe.

To make an Instagram music playlist:

Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner to go to your profile.
Tap the burger icon in the top right corner and select “Playlists”.

Tap the “+” icon to create a new playlist.
Give your playlist a name and description.
Search for songs, albums, or artists to add to your playlist using the search bar.

Tap the “…” icon next to each song to add it.
Rearrange songs by tapping and dragging them.
Tap “Share” when finished to share your playlist on your profile.

You can make your playlists public so anyone can listen, or keep them private. Your playlists will also sync with your connected Spotify account. Get creative and make some fun collections to share with your Instagram followers!

Interact with Music Posts

You can interact with posts that contain music on Instagram in all the usual ways. Here are some tips for engaging with music posts:

Like music posts by tapping the heart icon below the post.

Comment on music posts to share your thoughts. Tap the comment box at the bottom to leave a comment.
Share music posts you enjoy. Tap the paper airplane icon below a post to share it via Direct Message or to your Story.
Tap the profile picture or username above a post to visit the creator’s profile and see more of their music content.

Save posts with music you like. Tap the bookmark icon below a post to save it to your saved collection.

Interacting with music posts helps support creators and allows you to easily find posts again later. It’s a great way to engage with friends and creators who are sharing music you enjoy.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues using music features on Instagram, there are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Make sure the Instagram app is fully updated to the latest version. Open the App Store/Google Play Store and check for any available updates. New versions of Instagram often contain bug fixes and improvements for music.

Force quit and restart the Instagram app if music isn’t loading or songs aren’t showing up properly. On iPhone, double click the home button and swipe up on the Instagram preview to fully close it.

Check your device storage and free up space if needed. The music library can fail to load if you have insufficient storage available on your phone.

Toggle your WiFi/cellular data off and back on. This resets the connection and forces the music library to re-download. Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

Still not working? Try signing out of Instagram completely, then sign back in. This refreshes your account’s authorization and may resolve music issues.

As a last resort, you can try reinstalling the Instagram app. This will delete any temporary data or corrupted files that may be causing music problems.

If none of these basic troubleshooting tips work, contact Instagram support or search for your specific music problem online to find more solutions.