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How to Bypass Apple Restrictions on Channels/Groups in the Telegram iOS Client

2025-06-24

How to Bypass Apple Restrictions on Channels/Groups in the Telegram iOS Client

Conclusion

To bypass Apple's restrictions on channels/groups within the Telegram iOS client, users have several methods at their disposal. Here are the detailed steps to ensure you can successfully access groups containing sensitive content.

Reasons for Apple Restrictions

Apple-restricted channels/groups in Telegram (e.g., those sharing mature or sensitive content) are primarily affected by two types of limitations: Apple App Store review restrictions and regional legal constraints. The methods below can bypass the former.

Methods to Bypass Restrictions

You can bypass Apple restrictions on the Telegram iOS client using one of these four methods:

Method A: Using the Desktop Client

  1. Open the Telegram Desktop client.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-left corner, then select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy and Security and enable "Disable filtering."

Method B: Using the macOS Client

  1. Open the Telegram client on macOS.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-left corner, then select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy and Security and enable "Disable filtering."

Method C: Using the New Web Version

  1. Access Telegram Web from your mobile or computer browser.

  2. Enter your phone number to log in (the verification code will prioritize delivery 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 directly in a browser. If you open the link directly within the Telegram app, you will not receive the verification code.

Method D: Using the Legacy Web Version

  1. Access Telegram Web (Legacy) from your mobile or computer browser.

  2. Enter your phone number to log in (the verification code will prioritize delivery 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: You also need to open this link in a browser. The verification code will be sent first to a previously logged-in Telegram device.

Final Steps

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

Important Considerations

  • Some Countries (e.g., Indonesia): Users in certain countries might not see these options due to strict local restrictions.
  • Age Setting: If your age is set to under 18, you won't see these options. Please update your birth date if necessary.
  • Setting Location: Please note that these settings cannot be changed within the mobile app. You must perform these actions on the Desktop or Web version of Telegram.
  • Compatible Systems: The Telegram Desktop client is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

By following the methods above, you can easily bypass Apple restrictions in the Telegram iOS client and successfully access your desired channels/groups.