Here’s what you need to do:
First, move the actual Instagram icon off your main home screen. You’ll probably want to bury it in a folder.
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Then, visit
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That’s all there is to it — no jailbreaking or hacking required.
How does it work? iOS allows users to pin web shortcuts to their home screens and Ramirez created a shortcut that opens the Instagram app. His shortcut uses the old Instagram icon instead of the new one, so you’ll be able to keep Instagram on your first home screen without having to stare at the crazy new icon.
Of course, you’ll still see the new Instagram icon when you get notifications on your iPhone, but you’ll be able to launch the app using a special shortcut that looks just like the old icon.
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