How to Disable Apple's Content Filtering for Groups in the Telegram iOS Client

Conclusion

To disable Apple's content filtering for groups in the Telegram iOS client, users can follow several 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 (e.g., those containing sensitive content) in Telegram are primarily affected by two types of restrictions: first, Apple App Store review guidelines, and second, regional legal restrictions. The former can be lifted using the methods described below.

Methods for Disabling Restrictions

You can lift Apple's restrictions for the Telegram iOS client 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, then select Settings.
3. Go to Privacy and Security, and enable "Show 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, then select Settings.
3. Go to Privacy and Security, and enable "Show sensitive content media".

Method C: Using the New Web Version

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

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

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

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

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

Method D: Using the Old Web Version

1. Visit Telegram Web (Old Version) in your mobile or computer browser.

2. Enter your phone number to log in (the verification code will be sent preferentially 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, then select Settings.

4. Enable “Show Sensitive Content”.

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

Final Steps

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

Remarks

• Users in certain countries (e.g., Indonesia) may not see these options due to hard restrictions.
• Date of Birth Setting: If your age is set to under 18, you will not see the relevant options. Please change your date of birth.
• Setting Location: Please note that these settings cannot be changed on the mobile client; you must perform these operations on the Desktop or Web version.
• Compatible Systems: The Telegram Desktop client can be used on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

By following the methods above, you can easily disable Apple's restrictions in the Telegram iOS client and smoothly access the desired groups.