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Muting sound on Instagram Reels

When using Instagram Reels on an Android phone I could mute the sound by tapping the screen and the video would continue to play silently.

As of yesterday (without any changes made by me that I am aware of) when I tap the screen it pauses the playback and when I tap it again to restart, the sound is still unmuted. Is there a setting for this or is it a change instigated by Instagram? My wifes phone still operates as mine used to i.e. tapping the screen continues playback but muted.

Thanks

Comments

  • Mine does the same but only on certain reels. On others it works as I expect it to.
    I suspect its something to do with how the reel is uploaded or recorded or whatever. 
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