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Telegram Android APK 10.14.2 sideload for Play-less phones and tablets

This page focuses on the direct Telegram Android APK 10.14.2 sideload — the build Telegram publishes for phones without Google Play, custom ROMs and users who prefer a manual installer. Signature check, permissions and update behaviour are all covered below.

Telegram Android APK 10.14.2 sideload preview on a phone
Telegram Android APK installed on a phone with cloud chats and sticker packs

Sideloading the APK gives you a Telegram build that self-updates without Google Play.

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Android · APK sideload

Telegram Android APK 10.14.2

v 10.14.2

Install the official Telegram build without going through Google Play. The APK ships in-app updates so it stays current even on Huawei phones or custom ROMs.

Package size
≈ 58 MB
Requirements
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or newer
  • Works on Play-less Huawei, custom ROMs and MIUI phones
  • In-app updates without waiting for the store
  • Slimmer install size than the Play Store bundle
  • Optional MTProto proxy for restricted networks
From the official Telegram distribution · verified package

Sideload the Telegram APK safely in four steps

Android has hardened its permission model over the last few versions. The flow below works from Android 6 all the way to Android 14 and takes about a minute per device.

  1. 1

    Tap the APK button

    Save the .apk to your Downloads folder. Chrome asks you to confirm the file — accept and wait for the transfer to finish.

  2. 2

    Allow install from this source

    Android prompts once per browser or file manager: Settings → Apps & notifications → Special access → Install unknown apps. Enable your browser, only for the one-time install.

  3. 3

    Verify signature & install

    The package name is org.telegram.messenger and it is signed by Telegram Messenger LLP. If Android reports a different signer, delete the file and re-download.

  4. 4

    Sign in with your phone

    Enter your number, choose SMS or an existing signed-in device for the code, and cloud chats appear within seconds.

Permissions Telegram asks for on Android

Android surfaces each permission the first time a related feature runs. You can revoke any of them later under Settings → Apps → Telegram.

  • Contacts

    Optional. Skip if you prefer to find friends through the Telegram search bar and public @handles.

  • Storage

    Required to save incoming media and backups. Telegram places files in Android/media/org.telegram.messenger.

  • Camera & microphone

    Only requested when you tap the attachment button — Android grants access on demand.

  • Battery optimisation

    Exempt Telegram from battery optimisation so background message pushes arrive on time.

Android APK questions

Is the APK on this page the official Telegram build?

Yes. The file is the same signed 10.14.2 APK Telegram publishes for phones without Google Play. Its digital signer name is Telegram Messenger LLP, verifiable inside the installer dialog.

How do updates work when I sideload an APK?

Telegram ships a background updater that fetches new APKs automatically. You can also revisit this page and reinstall over the top — chats stay put because they live in the cloud.

Will the APK work on Huawei phones without Google services?

Yes. Telegram Android does not depend on Google Play Services for basic messaging. Push notifications use Telegram's own MTProto server infrastructure.

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