821 Issues
iOS badge counter shows unread messages, even when all chats are read
Badge counters inside the app and on the app's icon may sometimes show unread messages while there are no unread chats in the list. Workaround Tap 10 times on the Settings tab icon > Reindex Unread Counters.…
Fixed
"You have a new message" notifications in Notification Center
Workaround Restarting the device should fix the issue. Notifications will arrive with proper message previews after reboot. 'You have a new message' notifications arrive instead of regular notifications…
[M1 Chip] App freezes when camera is activated with a video call
Steps to reproduce 1. Start a video call. OR 2. Start a voice call activate camera to switch to video call. Current result The app freezes and needs to be relaunched. Expected result Video call works…
Distorted voice messages
Voice messages on iOS 14 devices can get broken (audio is slow, distorted). A short 5-second voice message changes in speed and duration. Workaround Disable the 'Sound Recognition' feature in iOS Settings…
Fixed
Phone numbers open in the browser instead of initiating a call
Related: Not possible to share a location to Google Maps and Waze Related: tg:// links are not opened correctly In chat phone links open in browser instead of starting a call. Steps to reproduce * Tap…
Sorting by original date for Imported Messages
When you import chat history into a chat from other apps, imported messages will be sorted by original sending date and merged with existing messages in: - Newly created 1-on-1 and group chats. - Any…
First start command of a bot doesn't contain the language of the user
First start command message of a BOT doesn't receive the language of the user client Steps to reproduce Start a new bot Current result Bot receive the start message update without language_code field…
Fixed
Wrong alignment for RTL languages
The absence of RTL UI causes some visual issues. When it comes to the UI strings, sometimes there is a workaround that translators can do to fix things, but they have nothing to do to align strings to…
Telegram is missing in CarPlay
Steps to reproduce 1. Open the CarPlay menu in iOS Settings 2. Go to the apps list Current result Telegram is available on CarPlay again. Device info Any iOS device since December 2020 (v. 7.3)
[Apple Watch] Reply button does not work
Workaround Uninstalling the Telegram Watch app will make the reply button work via native Apple Watch notifications, but it won't be possible to reply messages if the iPhone isn't connected to the Watch.…
Fixed
“In reply to” preview isn't updated when the message is edited
When a message is edited, “in reply to” previews for that message still show the old message text. It's fine on iOS and Desktop Steps to reproduce 1. Send a message 2. Create a reply to it 3. Edit the…
mobile notifications when active on desktop
When I'm actively chatting on the desktop app, if I get notifications in another chat, my phone rings for every notification, even though I'm active on the Desktop. There should be an idle period before…
Missing previews for Instagram links
Instagram links don't generate previews in any Telegram app since November 2020. Note: This happens because the Instagram service is blocking Telegram from generating accurate previews of their posts.…
Fixed
Rich notifications are not working
Rich notifications were supported for photos, stickers, and animated stickers, but they are not working anymore. Steps to reproduce 1. Close Telegram app 2. Receive notification message that has media…
Fixed
Contacts whose names start with an accented letter shouldn't be listed at the end
Alphabetical sorting in the Contact list doesn't consider accented letters as regular ones, so contacts whose names start with an accent letter aren't grouped inside the regular letter. Reproduction steps…
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Fixed
Pinned message does not disappear on your side
Steps to reproduce 1. In a private chat ask your conversation partner to pin and unpin a message 2. Close the app from recent tasks or force close it (you may need to do it several times) 3. Open the…
0:10
Fixed
Formatting styles are lost when copying and pasting text
When you copy and paste strikethrough or underline text or text where multi-formatting is used, part of the formatting (or even all of it) will be missing. Steps to reproduce 1. Send underlined or strikethroughed…
Fixed
[Apple Watch] When expanding grouped notifications, only the first one is shown
Workaround Uninstall the Telegram watchOS app: iOS Watch App > Telegram > Do not show . When receiving several notifications on the Watch, it's not possible to see all of them when tapping the group…
0:05
Fixed
HDR videos have wrong colors if sent compressed.
If a video is recorded from an iOS device with HDR enabled, when sending it to Telegram as a compressed video, the color balance is not correct, resulting in a greenish tint all over the video. For instance…
0:12
Fixed
Endless loading wheel at t.me links
My users regularly write about the "infinite loading" issue. There is an inline button with a link https://t.me/<bot_username> User clicks on it and the Telegram client freezes with a spinning loading…
0:16
Fixed
Live location user tracking not working in official TG on android
Live location user tracking not working in official TG on android. Steps to reproduce 1. Start Live Location sharing 2. Hit crosshair to focus on the user 3. Move with your car or by foot 4. Observe how…
Fixed
Not possible to copy part of text with keyboard open
Steps to reproduce 1. Go to any chat to find a text message 2. Open your keyboard 3. Long press on the text message 4. Select a part of the text Current result Options Select all and Copy are not visible…
0:14
Fixed
Visual issue when opening profiles
Steps to reproduce 1. Have one group in common and no chat history with your partner 2. Go to the group in common you have with him 3. Ask your partner to leave the group (or ban him) 4. Open his profile…
"Manage Voice Chats" privilege is missing from admin rights in basic groups
Steps to reproduce 1. Open a basic group profile, Edit > Administrators > Add Admin Current result The Manage Voice Chats option is missing from the admin rights list. Expected result The app shows the…
Memory leak when videos autoplay feature used on Windows
The app uses too much memory when scrolling groups and channels containing numerous videos; once a specific amount (which may vary) is exceeded, this could lead to a crash. Workaround Go to Settings >…
1:01
Fixed
Self-Destruct timer freezes in Secret Chats, Photos don’t disappear
When multiple photos were sent in a secret chat with a 1 second timer, and your partner opens them quickly, the timer can get stuck. Steps to reproduce 1. Set the timer to 1 second 2. Send multiple photos…
Replies notification counter doesn’t decrement after read
Related: "@" Badge won't disappear when chat is opened but app is minimized or group info is opened When tagged in a group chat or receive a reply, the ‘@‘ counter specifying the number of tagged messages…
Chat does not get removed from folder's exceptions list after leaving or deleting the chat
Related: Same issue on Telegram Desktop Steps to reproduce 1. Add a chat as an exception in a folder. 2. Leave or delete the chat from Telegram Android application. 3. View the Folder Exceptions. Current…
Can't schedule voice messages
Workaround It's possible to schedule a voice message from the the Scheduled Messages menu. To access the menu, schedule any message – you will see a new button in the input field. Steps to reproduce 1.…
Fixed
Can't share voice recording to Telegram on iOS
Related: Not possible to share voice recordings with a comment On iOS, when you use the Share menu to share an audio file from any app to Telegram (e.g., from Voice Recorder or WhatsApp), the message…
Can't hear last people entering voice chat if voice chat has more than 5 people.
Can't hear last people entering voice chat if voice chat has more than 5 people. This happens on all platforms. Steps to reproduce 1. Have 5 people in the same voice chat. 2. Have another person join…
0:22
Fixed
Voice Messages become jerky when an Animated Emoji with sound is pressed
Steps to reproduce 1. Go to any chat 2. Send a Voice Message and an Animated Emoji with sound (⚰️🎃🧟🍑❤️🦾🎄🎊🎉) 3. Play the Voice Message 4. Press on the Animated Emoji while the Voice Message is playing…
0:12
Fixed
The group name should not be in the mention list
Steps to reproduce 1. Go to group 2. Type @ + Name Of The Group 3. Press on the group name from the list Current result Press on the group name does nothing. Expected result The group name should not…
No background noise suppression
Telegram apps detects that certain sounds aren't speech (e.g. keyboard clicking), and doesn't light up the mic visually, but it still sends the sound to other participants in a group voice chat. Steps…
'Undo' is missing when deleting multiple chats
Related: 'Undo' is missing when deleting multiple chats [Android X] Steps to reproduce 1. Select multiple chats 2. Click on the bin icon > Delete Current result The 5 second Undo button doesn't appear…
Dark theme not considered as dark
Telegram Android only defines whether a theme is dark or not based on the name of that theme. If a theme is named "Dark Blue" or "Night", it will be considered as dark. Otherwise it will be considered…
App uses a lot of storage
If you go to Android Storage Settings > Telegram you may notice that the app takes up a lot of space. Clearing Telegram's cache will not remove it. This happens due to how Journal mode WAL works. More…
Fixed
Chat import gets stuck
You can find out more about chats import feature from the blog Related: Chat import stops as the import window closes Steps to reproduce 1. Import a chat to Telegram 2. Wait Current result Import gets…
0:34
Fixed
Remove option should not be visible on Voice Chats without ban permission
This issue does not happen on Telegram Desktop. Steps to reproduce 1. Be admin without ban permission in a group 2. Ask your partner to join the group 2. Join the Voice Chat with your partner 3. Long…
'Add Members' button is missing in groups
Related: Add Members button is missing in supergroups [macOS] Note Make sure to check that you have the Add members button in the same group in other apps. For example in Telegram Web — web.telegram.org…
Fixed
AudioSavedHint string is missing when saving the currently playing song from the music player
This hint string that appears when saving the currently playing song file from inside the music player UI isn't being shown. Steps to reproduce 1. Play a music file 2. Open the music player 2. Select…
0:19
Fixed
Gender-neutral versions of emojis are displayed in the list of recently used emojis
Steps to reproduce 1. Send an emoji, which is not gender-neutral 2. Open emoji pannel and have a look at the list of recently used emojis Current result Gender-neutral version of that emoji and the gender…
No audio in calls, video calls and group voice chats
When connecting to a group voice chat/voice call/video call, it is not possible to hear anyone and other participants are unable to hear you. Voice/video messages work without any issues. Steps to reproduce…
0:21
Fixed
No search results for partial file name in Shared Media
The app shows no results when entering a partial search term for a file name in Shared Media > Files. Steps to reproduce 1. Open any chat, go to Shared Media > Files 3. Enter several (1-2) symbols Current…
In basic groups, admins see the "delete member" button on other admins they have manually added
In basic groups, admins shouldn't be able to kick other admins they have added to the group, but the user interface shows the remove button. It is just an issue in the UI, the server doesn't allow this…
Fixed
Not possible to change an emoji of a sticker
Steps to reproduce 1. Open @Stickers and send /editsticker to edit a static sticker pack 2. Change the emoji of the sticker Current result The bot replies: Sorry, an error has occurred during your request.…
Fixed
@like bot does not support Unicode 12.0+ emojis
Official @like bot does not support Unicode 12.0+ emojis Sample emojis: 🤍 - https://unicode-table.com/en/1F90D/ 🦾 - https://unicode-table.com/en/1F9BE/ 🟣 - https://unicode-table.com/en/1F7E3/ 🟪 -…
0:18
Fixed
pop-up notification error with 2 dialogs or more
Notifications are received incorrectly. I tried it on three different phones. If you receive 2 or more notifications from different dialogs at the same time, then 1 notification from 1 dialog appears…
Fixed
Icon groups aren't showing on Android 11's bubbles.
When I receive a group message on Telegram, the group icon isn't showed. Instead of, I see a Telegram icon! (in particular messages it doesn't happen). And, please, hide the group/contact icon from…
0:03
Fixed
The Emojis/Stickers panel is broken in the Android 11's bubbles!
If I touch the emojis or stickers button, it opens a pop up that full the screen, instead of just a little part. Steps to reproduce 1. Open a notification bubble 2. Touch on emojis or sticker button Device…