How to Install Telegram on Apple Watch

Telegram is a popular instant messaging service that allows you to share photos, videos, files, documents, links, and much more. Chatting apps like Telegram and WhatsApp on Apple Watch is always an underlying issue. The Telegram app was available for the Apple Watch from watch OS 7 and higher versions. But, on September 2022, the Telegram app was removed from the App Store for Apple Watch. A lot of Apple Watch users are commenting about the same in the Apple Discussion forum and raising their queries. Let’s see possible ways to use Telegram on Apple Watches.

How to Get Telegram on Apple Watch

Ever since the Telegram app was removed from Apple Watches, a lot of unofficial Telegram clients have been released in the App Store. Some of them are Nanogram and Bestgram. We have used the Bestgram app. You are free to choose between any of the Telegram clients.

[1] Install the Bestgram app on your iPhone from the App Store.

[2] Open the Bestgram app and set up your Telegram account.

[3] Then, add the Bestgram app to your Apple Watch directly from the App Store or use the paired iPhone.

[4] Now, enable all the notifications for the Bestgram app.

[5] After the setup, you can send and receive all the Telegram messages via the Bestgram app.

[6] In the Bestgram app, you will get all the Telegram features without any limitations.

Note: As Bestgram is an unofficial Telegram Client, your Telegram contacts and your phone number may be leaked to hackers. So, use these unofficial apps with better caution.

How to Install Telegram on Apple Watch [Old Method]

Update: This method is no longer working. As of September 2022, The Telegram app is no longer available for the Apple Watch.

You can install this messaging app on Apple Watch in two different ways:

1. Using Apple Watch App Store
2. Using a Paired iPhone

Install Telegram from the App Store

[1] Press the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple watch.

[2] Scroll the Digital Crown and open the App Store.

[3] Click the Search field and search for the Telegram app using dictation or scribble.

[4] Select the Telegram app from the search results.

[5] Click the Get button to install the app on your Apple Watch. 

[6] The app will be installed on your Apple Watch. Now click Open to get into the app.

Install Telegram Using a Paired iPhone

[1] Pair your Apple Watch with iPhone.

[2] Install the Telegram app on your iPhone.

[3] Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

[4] Select the My Watch tab at the bottom of the screen.

[5] Navigate to the Available Apps section.

[6] Tap the Install menu located next to the Telegram app.

[7] The app will be installed on your Apple Watch immediately.

How to Use Telegram on Apple Watch

[1] Open the Telegram app on your Apple Watch.

[2] Scroll down and tap on Contacts.

[3] Select your desired contact and start using the typing tools to send a new message.

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