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Sooner or later, this should have happened - access to Telegram servers was blocked on the territory of the Russian Federation and now the messenger has stopped connecting and fulfilling its function - safe communication between people.
We will not discuss these actions by the authorities in this material. We will tackle a more important task, namely, the return of the working capacity of the popular messenger, which has become almost the last bastion of freedom in this world of double standards, where the secret of private correspondence, granted to citizens by the constitution, has ceased to be appreciated!
Instructions for restoring the functionality of the Telegram messenger
Regardless of which version of the messenger you use - computer or smartphone, you can restore performance in all cases. And proxy servers will help us with this.
A proxy server is an intermediate server that is an intermediary between you and the site or server to which you want to connect. Proxies are used to increase privacy, eliminate problems with accessing sites, access to which is limited for one reason or another, etc.
The address of any proxy consists of the IP address of the remote server, which is the proxy, and the port that it uses. These addresses are provided both free of charge and on a paid basis. Naturally, the latter will be more stable in work, but for the sake of objectivity, it should be noted that paid proxies are not a guarantee of an uninterrupted connection.
This means that, most likely, from time to time you will have to enter the next proxy server address, due to the fact that the previous one is no longer functioning.
Constantly updated lists of the addresses themselves can be found on special sites, here are just a few of them:
https://telegram.veesecurity.com/
http://spys.one/
https://hidemy.name/ru/proxy-list/
https://sockslist.net/list/proxy-socks-5-list/
http://proxyformymom.opentg.us/
http://tgproxy.me/
The lists contain various types of free proxies, we are interested in specifically supporting Socks 5located mainly in Europe and the USA.
Having selected any proxy address from the list, it must be entered into the settings of the Telegram messenger. Let's take a closer look at this process.
In the Telegram application for a smartphone, this is done in Settings -> Traffic and storage -> Proxy settings.
Turn on there Connect via proxy... In after Host enter the IP address of the proxy, and in the next field under the name Port enter it accordingly.
The login and password must be entered only if it is explicitly specified for a specific proxy address.
In the Telegram application for a computer, the proxy is entered in a similar way - Settings -> Connection method... By default, TCP is selected there.
If you click on this item, a window with the connection method will open - select the option TCP over socks 5 and just below enter the address and port of the proxy server.
If the connection did not occur, then it makes sense to enter another proxy address.
Returning the functionality of the Telegram messenger using VPN
You can also use free VPN solutions. They perform a similar function, helping to effectively solve the Telegram connection problem.
For smartphones and tablets on Android and iOS, there are the following solutions: Turbo VPN, Betternet VPN, VyprVPN, CyberGhost, Onavo Protect, ProtonVPN
You can read more about some of them in.
Open the Google Play client (or App Store on iOS), enter the name of the application, read about it. After reviewing the functionality, after reading reviews about each application from the list, install the one you like, thereby restoring the functionality of the Telegram messenger.
Naturally, you can also organize a VPN connection on your computer, the following can be distinguished from the free ones:
FreeOpenVPN - https://www.freeopenvpn.org/
Hola VPN - http://holavpn.ru/index.html
TunnelBear - https://www.tunnelbear.com/
These methods will allow you to quickly restore the functionality of the Telegram messenger. Other solutions specially tailored for Telegram will be presented soon - installed and configured without unnecessary searches for proxy addresses and other things, after all, this messenger is very popular and the fight against it will only give an impetus to create solutions that will allow it to work smoothly and further , and which can be used by all users without much difficulty and waste of time.
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Let us recall what happened. Telegram refused to provide Roskomnadzor with keys to decrypt messages. Pavel Durov, the creator of the messenger, refused to open the door to the users' correspondence for the FSB, and after that the Tagansky court decided to block Telegram. On April 16 last year, the blocking of providers began. In the course of the cyber war, millions of websites and companies have been affected. Blocked several million IP addresses, including those belonging to Amazon and Google. But Telegram works and resists.
While in the network was actively discussing news, it became more and more difficult to use the service. Many do not could go to Telegram, but to fortunately, instructions for bypass blocking. When with this is more or less sorted out, the problem has become smaller - now, no only individual channels work or there are particular problems with sending messages. The following ways will help you stay in Telegram and receive news from favorite channels, even if the app is not will be available in App Store and Google Play. A few simple manipulations - and you you can quickly return to favorite messenger.
How to bypass Telegram blocking on Android and iPhone
SOCKS5 protocol
Until recently, this method was available only on Windows, but now it can be used to bypass the Telegram blocking on a smartphone. To do this, you need to open "Settings" in the application itself and click on "Data and Storage". After that, you need to go to "Proxy" and select SOCKS5.
After that, all that needs to be done to bypass the Telegram blocking on the phone is to enter data in the Server and Port fields.
Select IP address and port on sites of available proxy servers:
This option is available now for Windows, Android and iOS.
VPN
This method will not give anonymity, but will allow you to connect to blocked IP addresses. To bypass Telegram blocking on iPhone, just install a special application Windscribe VPN and Browsec VPN.
Setting up a connection is easy. Press the button "Connect" - and now you are already using a server from another country!
On Windows (Nokia Lumiya and others), you can bypass the blocking using the paid application hide.me VPN.
How to bypass telegram blocking on PC
If you use Telegram on a computer or laptop, you can install the following applications to bypass the blocking:
There is also one free service, Vee Security which provides settings for proxy servers.
Well, if the issue of using Telegram is not fundamental for you, you can find a good alternative among other messengers.
Today, many popular applications for smartphones have been developed, but not all of them are highly reliable. Users are increasingly complaining that Telegram, an instant messaging service, does not work. There are several reasons for the complexity. But most of them are easy to explain and amenable to independent decision by the user with the right approach. With great difficulties, a developer can also help.
If the client found that Telegram was not working, he is advised to check the full functionality of his electronic device on which the application is loaded, as well as the version of the program itself. With the latest developments, it does not work with the following versions of the Android operating system: 2.2, 2.3 and 3.0. All information about the current software version is usually located in the smartphone settings.
A similar case can arise with Telegram for a computer. The standard version is not compatible with Windows 10, so for this software you will need to download a specialized version with the necessary settings. It is possible to choose the most suitable program on the official website of the developer.
What does not work with telegrams today
If the program previously worked as usual, but today it refused to function, you should look for possible reasons in problems with communication or settings:
- The application does not load chats and calls. In such situations, the service message “Connecting” appears. In this case, two prerequisites are likely: directly with the quality of the network (including when working via Wi-fi) or problems on the application server. With the first option, the browser and other programs with Internet access usually also do not work.
- The app opens but does not load data. This indicates a conflict between the device software and Telegram. This situation often occurs after an update.
- The program does not load at all. This usually indicates a mistake in the development itself. In this case, it is recommended to reinstall.
- The app works, but it doesn't send notifications or lets you receive or send files. In this case, you need to go to the device menu to the notification and privacy settings.
- Registration fails after installation. This also applies to situations in which the account activation codes do not come to the specified phone number. The user error in this case is the incorrect entry of the phone number or dialing +8 (xxx) instead of +7 (xxx).
In some cases, including those related to a poor Internet connection, restarting the device can help, especially if Telegram does not work in the browser. It is also important to keep track of application updates and check the compatibility of the software and the developer's product.
Even if the application is running and the connection is observed, some specific functions may not work:
- Microphone. First of all, if difficulties arise, it is necessary to check the operability and analyze the quality of the microphone. On your smartphone or computer, you should also check the device settings and readiness for use.
- Voice messages. Usually they cannot be sent if the microphone does not work for some reason.
- Messenger search engine. If, while working in the application, you cannot find and add a user to make calls or exchange messages, most likely he simply did not register his account.
- Calls. In Russia, the function of making calls through this application is not fully available. Only those who have a corresponding icon in the form of a telephone receiver can make calls in Telegram. If it is not available, you need to download the latest version of the application, then find the user in the phone book who has this icon. After he calls the subscriber without the icon, he will also receive the right to make calls.
Messengers are also blocked today due to the refusal to transfer information about users, which is assumed by the current legislation of the Russian Federation. Soon, the problem may also affect the Telegram application. However, there are several ways to bypass blocking. They consist in the application of a proxy and VPN service on devices.
Telegram does not work over wifi
Through a Wi-fi network, it is possible to open the messenger in a computer and a more compact device. If the program does not work when connected to a wireless connection, the likely reason is a failure of the Internet connection itself. To test this hypothesis, you should open any resource in a browser from this electronic device. If in this case the download is performed, then it is recommended to reinstall the messenger. If not, the problem lies in the quality of the connection. If it is completely missing, check the technical aspects of the connection. If the “Connected” icon appears on the device, you need to contact your provider to solve the problem.
Why is Telegram web not working?
Web Telegram is a version of the application that can be used directly in the browser online without installation. If the site does not open immediately, you must also check the Internet connection using the above method.
In most cases, the problem lies precisely in the quality of the connection. If the network is working normally, it is possible that technical work is being carried out on the site or problems with the Telegram server are making themselves felt.
There are other situations in which the web version of Telegram and social networks do not work at the same time. They arise with a computer when hacker utilities that block the operation of systems enter it from a carrier or from a network. In this case, it is recommended to check the device with an antivirus or contact the service center.
Telegram does not work on iPhone
If you find problems with the messenger on the iPhone, you must first check the quality of the connection and restart the device. If Telegram online does not work even after these manipulations, you can check the current software and, if necessary, download a newer version. In case of problems with your smartphone, it is also recommended to contact the company's customer support service.
Telegram doesn't work on Android
The problems associated with smartphones of different operating systems can converge in many ways. Therefore, if the search in Telegram Android or other functions of the messenger in the phone does not work, you can perform the same operations. In addition, as mentioned above, some versions of the operating system are not compatible with the specified application.
Why Telegram doesn't work on the computer?
When the user notices that Telegram has stopped working, he tries to restart the computer and check the Internet connection. Some people completely reinstall the operating system without asking why this might be happening. The first two options are correct, the last one is an extreme measure and does not always lead to a positive result.
In addition to these steps, it is also recommended that you try to check the software version and, if necessary, download a more current program. Sometimes the problem lies in the infection of the computer with virus files or hacker utilities. In this case, it is possible to use one or several available antiviruses for scanning.
If after the steps taken, the program still does not start, it is useful to contact the support center or service center. There must be a reason for this, because if a single difficulty is found and it is related only to the application, there is usually no reason for repair.
Conclusion
What happens to the Telegram in case of refusal to work and why does it periodically lose its functions? These situations happen with all online applications, especially those related to social networks and messaging. There are several reasons for the emergence of such difficulties, and not all of them relate directly to the program itself. If all the prerequisites that depend on the user turn out to be unconfirmed, a developer who oversees the work of instant messengers can also help.
Due to attempts by Roskomnadzor to block the messenger, periodically Telegram does not work... What can be done to make the application work?
Why Telegram is not working and how to fix it?
Telegram is a centralized system in which the exchange of messages between users takes place through the messenger's servers. Telegram servers are located all over the world, and are located at the so-called hosting providers. These are companies that allow you to rent servers from them for running your website or application.
Telegram uses hundreds of thousands of IP addresses from hosting providers such as Amazon and Google, while periodically adding new ones and disconnecting old ones. As a result, Roskomnadzor is unable to compile an exact list of IP addresses to block. Telegram takes advantage of this weakness in blocking technology, and stops using the IP addresses that Roskomnadzor added to the block list. And instead uses new ones that are not yet blocked.
In the event that Roskomnadzor managed to calculate and add to the blocking list all the IP addresses that your application used, then you will find yourself in a state of eternal connection waiting. There are two ways out of this situation:
- First - enable VPN or proxy. Thanks to this, the application will be able to connect to Telegram servers and receive a new list of IP addresses that have not yet been blocked. After that, you can even turn off VPN or proxy, and Telegram will most likely continue to work.
- Second - wait for a push notification from Telegram with updated settings (that is, a list of new IP addresses).
Today, the Tagansky Court of Moscow satisfied the claim of Roskomnadzor to block Telegram. Now the regulator has the right to close access to the messenger in Russia.
In this article, we will show the chronology of events and tell you why Roskomnadzor decided to block the messenger.
How events developed
December 2015. Telegram's cooperation with the authorities or the risk of being blocked was first discussed for the first time. Then German Klimenko noted that Telegram has two options: to comply with the requirements of state bodies or to accept the blocking.
In other words, there was a hint of the authorities' desire to read the messages of their citizens three years ago, to which Durov replied that “he does not betray his own people,” and opening access to correspondence will only lead.
March 2017. After the approval of the so-called "Yarovaya package", a category of services related to organizers of information dissemination... Those who refused to provide information for the newly created registry,.
May 2017... In May 2017, Roskomnadzor nevertheless fulfilled its promise and added several messengers to the list of those banned in Russia, and at the same time.
The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, noted that he was not against the inclusion of the messenger in the register, but at the same time reminded that all the necessary data was known to Roskomnadzor.
June 2017... The situation reached the point of absurdity: the regulator demanded what was already available, threatened to block it, to which Durov mentioned and emphasized Telegram's neutrality in relation to politics and control by the authorities.
So at the end of June 2017 Telegram organizers of information dissemination.
A few more days passed and Telegram began. Simply put, Roskomnadzor has thus decided to act against terrorism. They say, having access to correspondence, we will be able to ensure the safety of our citizens and track terrorist groups.
Of course, Durov spoke out against all this and recalled that Roskomnadzor's demand violates the Russian constitution.
December 2017... Telegram was fined for refusing to cooperate with the FSB. Attempts to challenge the decision were unsuccessful.
March 2018... After a pause, Roskomnadzor said that instant messengers that refused to provide the keys to decrypt messages would be blocked on Russian territory.
On March 20, Telegram notified the messenger of non-compliance with the requirements and gave 15 days to resolve the issue.
April 2018... April 4 expired for Telegram. The messenger's management did not transfer the decryption keys.
April 13, 2017 (symbolic, but today is Friday the 13th). The Tagansky Court of Moscow accepts. Roskomnadzor was untied, Telegram was declared a violator.
How to bypass Telegram blocking
We understood that sooner or later this would happen. But there is a way out of any situation. In the case of Telegram, you can bypass the Roskomnadzor blocking as follows:
Use the built-in SOCKS5 protocol (built into Telegram)
- Install a VPN service
How to configure Telegram to work after blocking
There are two options.
The first one is "manual"
Step 1. Open Telegram or Telegram X (a more functional official messenger client).
Step 2. Go to Settings -\u003e Data and Disk -\u003e Proxy.
Step 3. Turn on SOCKS5.
Step 4. Enter any of the proxy servers below.
113.109.77.46:1080 (Asia)
123.207.12.61:1080 (Asia)
167.250.47.252:39880 (Brazil)
168.0.216.200:39880 (Brazil)
192.99.3.101:1080 (Canada)
66.70.224.123:1080 (Canada)
114.99.28.241:1080 (China)
117.57.244.253:1080 (China)
147.135.173.131:2775 (France)
145.239.140.177:2775 (France)
95.110.186.48:22992 (Italy)
95.110.186.48:25883 (Italy)
211.108.3.235:8888 (South Korea)
182.209.4.153:1080 (South Korea)
For trouble-free operation and fast connection, use those servers that are closer to Russia (geographically).
The second is automatic
You can use a special bot to quickly enable SOCKS5.
You can unblock Telegram in Russia by going under this link and clicking OK.
Look for an alternative
There are many options. Of course, the management of all these messengers is not so important, but if you have nothing to hide and you are not afraid of surveillance by the authorities, why not use:
- Viber
- Facebook Messenger
- iMessage
- Duo
- Skype
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