Since updating to Telegram version 13.2.0, media playback (videos and saved recordings) instantly pauses whenever leaving the Telegram app or switching focus to another app (such as WhatsApp or Google Search) via floating windows or split-screen.
Previously, media would continue playing seamlessly in the background. Now, the system drops the audio track immediately upon loss of app focus, and a system notification flags a background overlay issue ("Telegram displaying over other apps").
I have verified this across two different Honor devices (400 Lite and 90 Lite). All device-level background permissions are fully allowed ("App Launch" managed manually, "Run in background" allowed, and "Display over other apps" permitted), confirming this is an internal audio focus routing bug introduced in the v13.2.0 app update.
Steps to reproduce
Open Telegram and click on a saved recording or video inside a chat.
Tap the system multitasking options to put Telegram into a picture-in-picture floating pop-up window.
Open a second app, such as WhatsApp or Google Search, also as a floating pop-up window alongside it.
Press play on the video/recording inside the floating Telegram window.
Tap anywhere inside the other floating window (WhatsApp/Google) to interact with it.
The moment focus shifts to the other pop-up window, Telegram playback immediately stops and cuts out.
Simultaneously, the Android system triggers a persistent drop-down notification warning stating: "Telegram displaying over other apps... If you don't want Telegram to use this feature, touch to open settings and disable it". But I don't mind this message. I just want the audio or video to continue playing whilst I go onto other apps.
Open Telegram settings. Scroll to the bottom and long-press "Telegram for Android". Then release and long-press again. A debug menu page will appear. Select "Enable logging". Close the app. Reopen the app. Reproduce the problem and remember the time (When the audio hangs) Open Telegram settings, scroll to the bottom and select "Send logs".
You can send them to a newly created public channel and link it here.
I'm struggling to send the logs here. I have tried every way to get a link to my logs here. Any other suggestions? But here is a screen recording showing what the problem is. I can explain in more detail if you want.
So by newly created public channel, you mean on here? Like I did when I reported my problem, I create it.? Just want to make sure and then obviously I have to link it to here. That's more or less what I understand.
Open Telegram settings.
Scroll to the bottom and long-press "Telegram for Android". Then release and long-press again. A debug menu page will appear. Select "Enable logging". Close the app. Reopen the app. Reproduce the problem and remember the time (When the audio hangs) Open Telegram settings, scroll to the bottom and select "Send logs".
You can send them to a newly created public channel and link it here.
Here is a secure, private channel link containing the log file. Please let me k kw once you have downloaded and joined the channel.