# Android

## Method 1: Installing Telegram from the Google Play Store

**Quick Access to Chats and Channels** 💬

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<summary>Step 1: <strong>Open Google Play Store</strong></summary>

Launch the [Google Play Store app](https://play.google.com/store/games?hl=en_US\&gl=US) on your Android device.

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<summary>Step 2: <strong>Search for Telegram</strong></summary>

Use the search bar at the top, type in “Telegram,” and hit enter.

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<summary>Step 3: <strong>Select Telegram</strong></summary>

Look for the app with the paper plane icon. This is the official Telegram app. Tap on it.

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<summary>Step 4: <strong>Install the App</strong></summary>

On the app page, tap the **Install** button.\
Wait for a few moments for the installation to complete.

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## Method 2: Installing Telegram from the Official Website

**Just Few Steps Away From Connecting** 🌐

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<summary>Step 1: <strong>Visit the Telegram Website</strong></summary>

Go to the official [Telegram website](https://telegram.org).

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<summary>Step 2: <strong>Download the APK File</strong></summary>

Look for the download button and tap on it to download the Telegram APK file.

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<summary>Step 3: <strong>Allow Installation from Unknown Sources</strong></summary>

During installation, your device may prompt you to enable the option to install from unknown sources. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to allow this.

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<summary>Step 4: <strong>Install the App</strong></summary>

Once the download is complete, open the file and start the installation process.

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<summary>Step 5: <strong>Open the App</strong></summary>

After installation, tap **Open** or locate the Telegram app icon in your home screen or app drawer to launch the app.

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### This guide has taken you through the process of downloading and installing the Telegram app on your Android device **✅**

The next chapter covers installing Telegram on a [Windows system](https://wiki.walletium.net/general-information/telegram-basics/install/windows) ➡️