Telegram APK
496309bb30d5c3880d090e5895e76c0420218fe3bbc85c2aae827e4e3bb12ee8About Telegram
Telegram is a cloud-based messenger built for speed and large communities: channels with unlimited subscribers, supergroups up to 200,000 members, powerful bots and file sharing up to 2 GB per file. The direct-distribution build updates itself without the Play Store and unlocks features the Store version restricts. Your chats sync instantly across every device you own.
Key features
- Cloud chats — access your messages from any device
- Channels, supergroups up to 200k members, and bots
- Send files up to 2 GB each
- No-Play-Store build updates itself directly
- Powerful privacy settings and secret chats
How to install
- Tap the green button above to open Telegram's official download page.
- Allow installs from this source when prompted (Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps).
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or Downloads folder.
- If Android shows a Play Protect warning, tap "More details" → "Install anyway". This appears for any app installed outside the Play Store.
- Launch Telegram and sign in or register.
New to sideloading? Read our full guides: how to install an APK · fix the Play Protect warning.
How to update
APK installs don't auto-update through the Play Store. Check this page for the newest Telegram build — we list the current version, size and checksum — download it and install over the existing app. Your data is kept.
FAQ
Is the Telegram APK safe to install?
Yes. We mirror the official Telegram FZ-LLC build and publish its SHA-256 checksum and a VirusTotal scan on this page, so you can verify the file is untouched before installing.
How do I install Telegram without the Play Store?
Download the APK using the button above, allow installs from your browser when Android asks (Settings → Install unknown apps), then open the downloaded file. Our step-by-step guide above covers the Play Protect prompt too.
What is the Telegram package name?
The Android application ID is org.telegram.messenger.web. Check it after installing (Settings → Apps) to confirm you got the genuine app.
