Telegram APK
a7b9f37f59ce758fea480e3d80dab1f668e82b4a1572885a1adb5405106f3b6cAbout 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 download the Telegram APK we host (78.9 MB). Check its SHA-256, published above, against your download before you install.
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or Downloads folder and allow the install when Android asks.
- Launch Telegram and sign in or register.
Step-by-step guides: how to install an APK · fix the Play Protect warning.
How to update
The build on this page is Telegram 12.9.1 (78.9 MB). APK installs do not update through the Play Store, so come back when a newer version is listed here and install it over the old one — your data is kept.
FAQ
Is the Telegram APK different from the Play Store version?
Slightly — the direct APK from telegram.org typically receives updates a few days earlier and skips some Play Store restrictions, then keeps updating itself in-app. Same account, same chats.
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.
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.
