FeurStagram

Distraction-Free Instagram

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A patching toolkit that removes addictive features from Instagram while keeping essential functionality.

I built this project for myself as an alternative to DFInstagram which hasn't been maintained for a long time and was difficult to update. I'm sharing it so others can do the same for themselves.

This project is entirely free and open-source. Feel free to fork, copy, enhance, or submit pull requests - do whatever you want with it!

Installation

You have two options:

1. Ready-to-install APK - Grab the latest patched APK from the Releases page and install it directly
2. DIY Patching - Use the toolkit below to patch any Instagram version yourself

What Gets Disabled

Feature	Status	How
Feed Posts	❌ Blocked	Network-level blocking
Explore Content	❌ Blocked	Network-level blocking
Reels Content	❌ Redirected	Redirects to DMs

What Still Works

Feature	Status
Stories	✅ Works
Direct Messages	✅ Works
Profile	✅ Works
Reels in DMs	✅ Works
Search	✅ Works
Notifications	✅ Works

Requirements

Linux

sudo apt install apktool android-sdk-build-tools openjdk-17-jdk python3

macOS

brew install apktool android-commandlinetools openjdk python3
 sdkmanager "build-tools;34.0.0"

Quick Start

1. Download an Instagram APK from APKMirror (arm64-v8a recommended)

2. Run the patcher:

   ./patch.sh instagram.apk

3. Install the patched APK:

   adb install -r feurstagram_patched.apk

4. Cleanup build artifacts:

   ./cleanup.sh

File Structure

Feurstagram/
├── patch.sh                 # Main patching script
├── cleanup.sh               # Removes build artifacts
├── apply_network_patch.py   # Network hook patch logic
├── feurstagram.keystore     # Signing keystore (password: android)
└── patches/
    ├── FeurConfig.smali     # Configuration class
    └── FeurHooks.smali      # Network blocking hooks

Keystore

The patched APK needs to be signed before installation. The patcher uses a keystore file for signing.

Generating a Keystore

If feurstagram.keystore doesn't exist, create one:

keytool -genkey -v -keystore feurstagram.keystore -alias feurstagram \
  -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000 \
  -storepass android -keypass android \
  -dname "CN=Feurstagram, OU=Feurstagram, O=Feurstagram, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=XX"

Keystore Details

Property	Value
Filename	feurstagram.keystore
Alias	feurstagram
Password	android
Algorithm	RSA 2048-bit
Validity	10,000 days

Note: If you reinstall the app, you must use the same keystore to preserve your data. Signing with a different keystore requires uninstalling the previous version first.

Debugging

View logs to see what's being blocked:

adb logcat -s "Feurstagram:D"

How It Works

Tab Redirect

Intercepts fragment loading in the main tab host. When Instagram tries to load fragment_clips (Reels), it redirects to fragment_direct_tab (DMs).

Network Blocking

Hooks into TigonServiceLayer (a named, non-obfuscated class) and blocks requests to /feed/timeline/ and /discover/topical_explore.

Updating for New Instagram Versions

I'll update this project to support new Instagram versions as they are released. When a new version comes out, I'll apply the necessary patches and release an updated APK.

1. TigonServiceLayer is a named class (doesn't change).

2. Apply the same patches.

Contributing

This is a personal project I'm sharing with the community. Contributions are welcome!

• 🍴 Fork it - Make your own version
• 🔧 Pull requests - Improvements and fixes are appreciated
• 📋 Copy it - Use the code however you want
• ✨ Enhance it - Build something even better

Donations

If you find this project useful and want to support its development, you can send a donation via Bitcoin:

BTC: bc1qa0xyd9n0fy0hhk2mzg5g5zy8l7lc0t728f0jnq

Your support is greatly appreciated! 🙏

License

This project is released under the Unlicense - you can do whatever you want with it. See LICENSE for details.