Telegram on iOS crashes when browsing stickers or gifs longer than 30 second
If you open the sticker/gif panel when entering a message, flip, twist, rotate, no matter how, but view them, 15-20 seconds - the application crashes. Steps to reproduce Entering a message; Click on the…
Hello Telegram Team,
My account has an Iranian phone number (+98) and is non-Premium. According to the official Telegram update 12.4 (February 2026), the restriction on posting Stories for non-Premium users in Iran (along with Russia and Ukraine) was removed, allowing free users to post 1 Story per day.
I successfully posted one Story right after the update, but after 24+ hours (now over 5-7 days), I can no longer post any new Stories. The error message is: "Posting is currently available only to Premium subscribers" (or in Persian: "
Steps I have tried multiple times:
Updated to the latest app version (12.4 or higher)
Cleared cache: Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage > Clear Cache
Logged out and back in several times
Uninstalled and reinstalled the official Telegram app
Disabled VPN and tested with normal internet (currently in Italy, but phone number is +98)
Waited more than 5-7 days
This worked once, so it appears to be a sync bug, rollout delay, or remaining restriction on my specific account/number despite the official change for Iran.
Please check and fix this for my account.
Username: @Alireazjahan_79