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How to reset auto download on Telegram

In addition to turning off automatic downloads on Telegram, users can reset automatic downloads on Telegram. Below are instructions for resetting automatic downloads on Telegram.

The auto-download feature on Telegram helps you download chat data including photos or videos to the library immediately. However, auto-download on Telegram will sometimes fill up the phone's memory. Therefore, in addition to turning off auto-download on Telegram , users can reset Telegram auto-download. Below are instructions for resetting auto-download on Telegram.

Instructions for resetting automatic downloads on Telegram

Step 1:

At the Telegram interface, users click on the 3-dash icon in the left corner. Then click on Settings in the displayed list.

 

Step 2:

Go to the account management interface, scroll down and click on Data and Storage settings to adjust.

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Step 3:

In the new interface as shown, click on the Reset Auto-Download Settings option to reset the auto-download feature on Telegram.

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Then a pop-up appears asking if you are sure you want to reset this feature, we click Reset to do so.

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Once you complete the above steps on your device, Telegram's auto-download settings will be reset to default. However, you can re-enable auto-download settings in Telegram whenever you want.

Resetting auto-download settings will not delete previously downloaded files on Telegram. This option only controls future auto-downloads on Telegram.

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Update 26 May 2025