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How to Disable Apple's Content Filtering for Groups on the Telegram iOS App

2025-06-24

How to Disable Apple's Content Filtering for Groups on the Telegram iOS App

Conclusion

To disable Apple's content filtering settings for groups on the Telegram iOS app, users can follow various methods. Below are the detailed steps to ensure you can smoothly access groups containing sensitive content.

Reasons for Disabling Apple's Restrictions

Apple-restricted groups in Telegram (e.g., those containing sensitive content) are primarily affected by two types of restrictions: firstly, Apple App Store review guidelines, and secondly, regional legal restrictions. The former can be lifted using the methods below.

Methods to Disable Restrictions

You can disable Apple's restrictions on the Telegram iOS app using the following four methods:

Method A: Using the Desktop Client

  1. Open the Telegram Desktop client.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner and select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy and Security and enable "Display sensitive content media".

Method B: Using the macOS Client

  1. Open the Telegram client on macOS.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner and select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy and Security and enable "Display sensitive content media".

Method C: Using the New Web Version

  1. Visit Telegram Web in a mobile or computer browser.

  2. Enter your phone number to log in (the verification code will primarily be sent to a previously logged-in Telegram device).

  3. On the main interface, click the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner and select Settings.

  4. Scroll to the bottom and enable "Show 18+ Content" or "Disable filtering".

    Note: You must open the link in a browser. The verification code will primarily be sent to a previously logged-in Telegram device. If you open the link directly within Telegram, you won't see the verification code.

Method D: Using the Old Web Version

  1. Visit Telegram Web (Legacy) in a mobile or computer browser.

  2. Enter your phone number to log in (the verification code will primarily be sent to a previously logged-in Telegram device).

  3. On the main interface, click the three horizontal lines in the top-left or top-right corner and select Settings.

  4. Enable "Show Sensitive Content".

    Note: Similarly, you need to open the link in a browser, and the verification code will be primarily sent to a previously logged-in Telegram device.

Final Steps

After completing any of the above methods, restart the Telegram iOS app, or wait a few minutes before restarting, or log in again to ensure the settings take effect.

Important Notes

  • Users in some countries (e.g., Indonesia) may not see these options due to hard restrictions imposed.
  • Birthday Settings: If your age is set to under 18, you will not see the relevant options. Please change your birthday.
  • Setting Location: Please note that these settings cannot be made on the mobile app. You must perform these actions on the Desktop or Web version.
  • Compatible Systems: The Telegram Desktop client is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

By following the methods above, you can easily disable Apple's restrictions on the Telegram iOS app and smoothly access the groups you need.