How to Fix a Blocked Telegram Channel

If you encounter the following message when trying to access a channel or group on Telegram:

This channel is blocked because it's used to spread pornographic content.

This usually happens because the channel or group has been reported multiple times. Here are two scenarios for dealing with this issue, along with their respective solutions:

Channel Completely Banned

1. Completely Banned: If the channel is inaccessible across all platforms (including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Windows Phone, Linux, Firefox OS, and the web version), then it has been permanently banned by Telegram.

Restricted on Certain Platforms

2. Partial Platform Restriction: If you can't access the channel on Telegram clients for iOS and macOS (e.g., Telegram or Telegram X) but can access it on other platforms, this is usually due to Apple's content restrictions. Telegram must comply with these restrictions to avoid being delisted from the App Store.

Solutions

• For iOS users: You can try using Telegram X version 5.0.2 or earlier to access the restricted channel.
• For macOS users: It's recommended to download the client directly from the official Telegram website to access restricted channels.

By following the methods above, you can effectively resolve the issue of blocked Telegram channels and ensure smooth access to the content you need.