Facebook ownerMeta is set to release Threadson Wednesday , a long - look Twitter copy - cat app poised to cause major problem for Elon Musk . Meta just push up the launch data for the app , and Threads is scheduled to be uncommitted at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on July 5th , . Here ’s how to get the app , and steps to slip an early peek at your yarn account using Instagram .
iPhone users hungry to try out outZuckerberg ’s latest offeringcan localise the app to download automatically . You ’ll find an entry for Threads on the Apple App Store . Tap “ Get , ” and your iPhone will download the app automatically and post you a telling when it ’s ready . There ’s nothing in the Google Play Store yet , though . Android fans will just have to feverishly refresh their phones to get in on the app ’s first hour . Threads wo n’t be available in the EU yet because of some regulative complications .
The expert tidings is you do n’t have to concern about rushing to stop up your username if you have an Instagram account . Meta ’s billing its new toy as “ Threads , an Instagram app . ” Your Instagram username will be reserve for you , and you could automatically port over your Insta friends and following .
Screenshot: Meta
You might have noticed other people post a fancy - seem posting with their Threads user name and a QR code . It ’s an easter egg hidden in the Instagram app , here ’s how to get your own duds “ cheat computer code ” and show off to your other Meta - love friend .
To get the Threads darnel code , open up the Instagram app and character “ Threads ” into the search bar . You should see a little slate ikon down up before you hit the search button that take “ Admit One . ” If you ’re not seeing it , try closing and reopening Instagram , or restarting your headphone .
So far , the slate does n’t actually do anything aside from look pretty , and you do n’t need it to get at Threads . The ticket just point your Threads username , which , again , is your Instagram username . The QR code takes you to the Threads website if you ’re on Android , or redirect you to the App Store on iPhone . For now , the Threads web site is just a clock calculate down to the app ’s launching .
Instagram has a secret Threads “cheat code” to drum up interest.Screenshot: Meta
Your favorite extremely online Gizmodo newsperson will be up bright and early to screen out the newfangled app . Check back Thursday for a vibration check , and our review of Threads ’ launching .
Update , July 5th , 4:15 pm EST : This storey has been updated with info about Thread ’s new launch time .
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