Professional command-line workflow for patching Instagram using ReVanced CLI.
Lightweight, reproducible, and developer-focused setup designed for automation and manual control over patch execution.
This project provides a clean CLI-based process to apply supported ReVanced patches to Instagram. It is intended for users who prefer transparent builds instead of GUI patchers.
The workflow focuses on:
- Manual APK input
- Controlled patch selection
- Clean terminal logging
- Reproducible developer builds
Before starting, ensure the following are installed:
- Java (JDK 17 or newer)
- Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell
- Latest
revanced-cli.jar - Latest
revanced-patches.jar
Download official tools manually and place them locally.
Download a compatible Instagram APK version.
Rename it:
instagram.apk
Place it inside your local input directory.
Edit patches.json and include only patches compatible with Instagram.
Example:
{
"patches": [
"Hide ads",
"Disable analytics",
"Sanitize sharing links"
]
}To list available patches:
java -jar tools\revanced-cli.jar list-patches -b tools\revanced-patches.jar
Execute the build script or run manually:
java -jar tools\revanced-cli.jar patch ^
-b tools\revanced-patches.jar ^
-o Output.apk ^
-p patches.json ^
input\instagram.apk
If successful, the patched APK will be generated as:
Output.apk
During execution you may see messages such as:
INFO: "Hide ads" succeeded
SEVERE: "Remove build expired popup" failed
Explanation:
- INFO succeeded → Patch applied correctly.
- SEVERE fingerprint error → Patch does not match current APK version.
Instagram updates frequently, so some patches may temporarily fail. A failed patch does not always stop the build process.
Recommended approach:
- Use a supported APK version.
- Keep patches updated.
- Remove incompatible patches from configuration if needed.
- Transfer the generated APK to your Android device.
- Install manually.
If installation fails:
- Uninstall the original Instagram app first.
- Ensure signatures are compatible.
- APK files are intentionally not included.
- This project only contains automation scripts and configuration.
- No proprietary binaries are distributed.
This project is provided for educational and personal automation purposes only. The author does not distribute proprietary applications or modified binaries.