7 Fixes for Telegram Not Working on Wi-Fi on iPhone and Android

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Let’s look at the detailed solutions to fix Telegram not working on Wi-Fi on iPhone and Android.

Fix 1: Check the Data Settings on the Telegram App

The Telegram app gives you different options to limit data usage. Here’s how to check the same.

Step 1:Open Telegram and tap on theSettingsicon at the bottom-right corner (iPhone).

For Android, tap thehamburger menuicon at the top-left corner and selectSettings.

Step 2:SelectData and Storage. Then check all the data settings and ensure none has been disabled. You should also disableUse Less Data for Callson Telegram.

Fix 2: Switch to a 5GHz Wi-Fi Network

Switching to a 5GHz frequency band will instantly improve your internet speed and you can conduct aspeed testto confirm that your Internet Service Provider is not facing any downtime.

Fix 3: Disable Low Data Mode and Low Power Mode

For iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and then tap onWi-Fi.

Step 2:Tap on the‘i’icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network. Then turn off the toggle next toLow Data Mode.

Step 3:Go back and tap onBatteryin the Settings app. Then turn off the toggle next toLow Power Mode.

For Android

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your Android phone and then tap onNetwork and Internet.

Step 2:SelectInternet. Then tap theSettingsiconnext to your connected Wi-Fi network.

Step 3:TapNetwork Usageand check if it has been set toDetect Automatically.

Step 4:Go back and tap onBattery, selectBattery Saver, and ensure the feature has been disabled.

Fix 4: Disable Unrestricted Data Usage (Android)

If you have an Android phone and have enabled Data Saver, you should check if unrestricted data usage has been enabled for Telegram. Here’s how.

Step 1:Long-press theTelegram app iconand tap onApp Info. Then tap onMobile Data and Wi-Fi. Tap the toggle next toUnrestricted Data Usageto enable this feature.

Step 2:Close App Info and open Telegram to check if the problem is solved.

Fix 5: Enable Background App Refresh (iPhone)

To resume your Telegram downloads while the app runs in the background, you should check if you have enabled this feature for the app.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and then tap onTelegram. Tap the toggle next toBackground App Refreshto enable the feature.

Step 2:Close Settings and open Telegram to check if the problem is solved.

Fix 6: Switch to Public DNS Service

Sometimes, you might experience connection errors on the default DNS server provided by your Internet Service Provider. In such a case, we suggest switching to a Public DNS service like Google DNS or Open DNS.

Read our post onhow to change the DNS server on Android and iPhoneto facilitate this.

Fix 7: Clear Telegram Cache

Every app collects cache data over a period to store information that improves app performance and reduces loading times. However, the app cache can get corrupted, leading to issues like this one.

Step 1:Open Telegram and tap on theSettingsicon at the bottom-right corner (iPhone).

For Android, tap thehamburger menuicon at the top-left corner and selectSettings.

Step 2:Tap onData and Storageand then selectStorage Usage.

Step 3:Tap onClear Entire Cache.

The last resort is to update the version of Telegram on youriPhoneorAndroidto eliminate bugs or glitches that may be causing this issue.

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Last updated on 03 April, 2024

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