Instagram API returning permission exception despite proper scope
<p>I manage an Instagram client that has been approved with scopes <code>basic</code> and <code>public_content</code>. I'm trying to add the <code>follower_list</code> scope as well. Before Instagram's approval, the scope should work in sandbox mode with user=self. I have requested an access token with the <code>follower_list</code> permission, but I'm receiving an <code>OAuthPermissionsException: This client has not been approved to access this resource</code>. </p>

<p>Logging in to my Instagram account and viewing my Authorized Applications, the client is indeed listed with 'Access your friends list' as a permission. Other restricted endpoints work fine with user=self, such as comments and likes. It seems to just be an issue with the follower_list scope. </p>

<p>Any advice, or is this perhaps a bug on Instagram's part?</p>

<p>Update:</p>

<p>I received the follower_list permission from Instagram, and can now get the followers/followings for <code>self</code>. However the API currently does not support retrieving followers for any user other than <code>self</code>. So you can access the followers of the logged in user, but no one else. </p>