How to install Telegram on a Xiaomi TV: all the ways 2026

Why install Telegram on Xiaomi TV?

Telegram messenger has long ceased to be just a messaging application – it is a full-fledged platform for watching channels, streams, video calls and even managing smart devices. TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q1/Q2) Opens up new opportunities: reading news from the big screen, watching high-resolution video without sending it to your phone, participating in video chats directly from the sofa.

However, it is not so simple: the official Telegram app for Android TV No, but standard installation methods are often blocked by the system. In this article, we will discuss all the current installation methods for 2026, including bypassing restrictions, setting up the remote for easy control and solving typical errors. MIUI TV Google TV — They have different setup algorithms.

Before you start, check:

• 📺 Model of your TV (written on the box or in Settings) → On TV)
• 🔄 Firmware version (is it relevant? Updates often add new features)
• 🌐 Internet connection (preferably via cable for stability)

Method 1: Installation via Google Play (for Google models) TV)

If you're Xiaomi. TV It works on the Google platform TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023 or Redmi Smart TV X Pro, you have a chance to install Telegram through the official store:

1. Open the Google Play Store on the home screen.

2.In the search bar, type Telegram - but do not rush to click on the first app you find!

3.Among the results, find a version from the Telegram developer FZ-LLC marked "For Android" TV" (If you don't have one, go to method 2.

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Attention: Many users confuse the official app with fakes. Check the number of downloads (should be) >100 million) and reviews: Installing unofficial versions may result in account blocking due to violation of Telegram rules.

If you don’t have the right version, try this life hack:

• 🔍 Install the Send Files to app on your phone TV (available in Play Market)
• 📱 Send it to the TV from the phone. APK-Telegram official file (download it from telegram.org)
• 📦 On the TV, open the received file through the File Manager and confirm the installation.

Sync your Google account on TV|Check the vacant space (minimum 200 MB)|Shut down. VPN (It can block access to the Play Market)|Restart the TV before installation

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Method 2: Installation APK-File management via file manager

This is a universal method for all Xiaomi models. TV, But it requires pre-preparedness:

• 🖥️ Computer or smartphone for download APK
• 💾 USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32) cloud-storage
• ⚙️ Installation Permit from Unknown Sources

Step-by-step:

1. Download the current version of Telegram APK from the official website (link). Choose the option arm64-v8a for better compatibility.
2. Transfer the file to a flash drive or upload it to the cloud (such as Google Drive or Mi Cloud).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV or open the cloud storage through the browser.
4. Run the File Manager (on some models called Explorer) and find the downloaded file manager. APK.
5. Click on the file and confirm the installation. If you see an "Installation locked" error, move to the next step.

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Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0+ Default-prohibited installation APK. To unlock it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Special rights → Install unknown applications and select File Manager (or browser if you install through it).

Once installed successfully, Telegram will appear in the All Apps section, and for convenience, you can add it to the home screen:

1. Press the button. OK on the remote on the Telegram icon.
2. In the menu that appears, select Secure on the main screen.

Through the flash drive.|Through cloud storage|Through Send Files to TV|Another option

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Method 3: Use of alternative stores (APKMirror, Appoide TV)

If Google Play is not suitable, and manual installation APK It seems complicated, you can use third-party app stores. TV:

• 🛒 Aptoide TV — optimized for Android TV, Telegram version
• 🔍 APKMirror is a reliable source APK, but requires manual installation
• 📦 FileLinked – convenient for mass application installation (access code is needed)

Instructions for Aptoide TV:

1. Download. APK Aptoide TV from the official website (link) and install it through the file manager (as in Method 2).
2. Open the Aptoide. TV and search for Telegram.
3. Select the official version (check the developer – Telegram) FZ-LLC).
4. Click Set and wait until it is completed.

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Attention: In Aptoide TV You often find modified versions of Telegram with ads or spyware: 👍 App rating (should be) ≥4.5) 📥 Number of downloads (minimum) 100K) 💬 Reviews (especially negative ones) may include warnings)

For APKMirror, the algorithm is different:

1. Open your browser on your TV and go to APKMirror.
2. Find Telegram, select the latest stable version.
3. Download. APK and install through the file manager.

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If your TV doesn’t open APKMirror because of a lock, use a short link via bit.ly or QR-code (scan it from your phone via the Mi Remote app).

Method 4: Installation via browser (web version of Telegram)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use the web version of Telegram (Telegram Web). This is not a full-fledged application, but allows you to read messages and view media files. TV 32").

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your TV (usually Mi Browser or Google Chrome).
2. Go to web.telegram.org.
3. Enter the phone number and confirmation code (will come to the Telegram mobile application).
4. For convenience, create a shortcut to the main screen: Click ⋮ (menu) in the browser. Select Add to the main screen.

Limitations of the web version:

• ❌ No notifications of new reports
• ❌ No way to call (only chat rooms)
• ❌ Slow work with a weak Internet
• ✅ It does not require installation and works on any model.

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Telegram web version is the only way for TVs to block installation APK (For example, on some firmware for the Chinese market).

Method 5: Installation via ADB (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB). It allows you to install Telegram even on TVs with strict restrictions, but requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (or Wi-Fi connection)
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (download)
• 📄 APK-Telegram file

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on TV: Go to Settings → About the TV. Find the build number and press it 7 times in a row. Go back to Settings. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.

Connect the TV to your computer via USB (or Wi-Fi if supported).

adb devices

There should be a device with a serial number.

adb install path/to/telegram.apk

(substitute path/to/telegram.apk real-world path to the file).

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Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4S 55" with firmware for China) debugging by USB It can be disabled at the kernel level, and then only the firmware on the global version of the software will help.

Setup Telegram after installation

Once installed successfully, Telegram needs to be set up properly for comfortable use on the big screen.

1. Control from the remote

By default, navigating Telegram from the remote is inconvenient.

• 🎮 Connect the gamepad via Bluetooth (for example, Xiaomi Game Controller).
• 🖱️ Use a wireless mouse (all models with a wireless mouse are supported). USB-receiver).
• 📱 Install the Mi Remote app on your phone and set up control as for Android TV.

2. Optimization of display

Telegram on TV may look blurry or too shallow.

1. Go to Telegram Settings → Type size and select a very large.
2. In the settings of the TV (Display) → Screen resolution) set 1920×1080 (if maintained).
3. If the interface is "cut" at the edges, turn on the TV settings screen mode → By size.

3. Account login

It is easier to enter through the TV. QR-code:

1. Open Telegram on your phone.
2. Go to Settings. → Devices → Scanner. QR-code.
3. On the TV in Telegram, select Login through QR And scan the code from the TV screen.

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If you have two-factor authentication, temporarily disable it in your mobile Telegram before logging in to your TV, which will make the process easier.

Typical problem solving

When installing and using Telegram on Xiaomi TV And users are facing a few common mistakes:

Error "Not installed"

Causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Incompatible architecture: Download version APK for arm64.
• 🗑️ Insufficient Memory: Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Telegram → Warehouse.
• 🔒 Lockdown MIUI TV: Update the firmware or use it ADB.

2. Telegram does not open after installation

This is most often due to the lack of rights:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Telegram → Permits.
2. Enable all permissions, especially Warehouse and Contacts.
3. Reboot the TV.

3.There's no sound in voicemails

The problem is typical for models with non-standard audio drivers:

• 🔊 Check the volume in Telegram (volume button in the player message).
• 🎧 Connect external speakers or sound panel.
• 🔄 Update the TV firmware (new versions fix audio bugs).

4.The slow operation of Telegram

Optimize your productivity:

• 🧹 Clear the app's cache.
• 🚫 Turn off animation in the developer settings (Settings) → For developers → Animation. = Off.).
• 🔄 Reinstall Telegram by selecting the lightweight version (if available).

FAQ: Frequent questions