Developer Locked Out of Instagram After Login Code Sent to Same Device
_jaydeepkarale · x · 2026-10-17
A developer complains that Instagram feels "vibecoded": after accidentally uninstalling and reinstalling the app, the login verification notification was sent to the same freshly wiped device — a dead loop. Every other account recovery method failed, and he says he has effectively lost his account, sparking discussion about broken recovery flows at major platforms.
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