How to Fix Telegram Not Working on iPhone: 5 Solutions

Update the Telegram App

• 💡 The first and most common solution is to check for app updates in the App Store.
• 📌 Even if the app list shows 'Open', clicking on Telegram may reveal an 'Update' button.

Review App Permissions

• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings > Apps > Telegram to review and enable necessary permissions.
• 🔑 Crucial permissions include Background App Refresh and Mobile Data for the app to function correctly.
• 📸 Enable permissions for Camera, Photos, and Location if you intend to use features like sharing photos or live location.

Restart Your iPhone

• 📱 A simple phone restart can resolve many app issues.
• ⚡ Press and hold the power button with a volume button, slide to power off, wait 10-15 seconds, then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Reinstall Telegram

• ⚠️ Before uninstalling, ensure you have access to your phone number to log back in.
• 🗑️ Press and hold the Telegram app icon, select 'Remove App', then 'Delete App'.
• 📲 Go to the App Store, search for Telegram, and download it again.

Free Up iPhone Storage

• 💾 Telegram caches recent messages locally, requiring sufficient free storage.
• 📊 Check Settings > General > iPhone Storage; if storage is low (e.g., 100-200 MB), free up space.
• 🧹 Options include uninstalling unused apps or offloading apps to keep data while reducing size.
• 🎬 Deleting photos and videos, especially videos, can significantly free up space. Remember to also clear the 'Recently Deleted' folder to permanently free storage.