Instagram Live Filters Workaround To access the workaround open the app and select an image form your Photo Library > tap the Choose button > then tap the Red X to undo your selection > now tap the Cancel button on the top right to exit your library. You’ll now see all the live filters present below. But be warned — you’ll need to complete these few cumbersome steps each time you want to access your live filters. It’s unclear how long this workaround will last; it’s possible Instagram could remove it in a future update. But for now, you can still access live filters with a little bit of effort.