Galaxy Watch 8 users still can’t install Telegram, and it’s been nearly five years since it disappeared from Wear OS. The official Telegram app is not available to install from the Play Store on Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra smartwatches. To stay updated with Telegram messages or channel updates, you have to rely on app notifications. Telegram is one of the most widely used social media apps worldwide, with millions of users. It is available on the Play Store for all Android smartphones. However, it is not available for installation on Galaxy Watch devices.
Like Facebook or Instagram, you can only receive incoming messages but can’t reply. It will only alert you when someone messages you or when there is a new message in a Telegram group.
Telegram Was Once Available on Wear OS
You won’t believe it, but the official Telegram app was available for Wear OS-based smartwatches until 2021. Later, the company behind Telegram decided to remove it from the Play Store and ended support for smartwatches. The company never mentioned why they discontinued the smartwatch app from Wear OS, but continued with the Apple Watch version.
Why Telegram Disappeared from Wear OS
When Telegram was removed from the Wear OS platform, Samsung was using Tizen OS, and the Galaxy Watch 3 was in the market, so Galaxy Watch 4 and later users were also unable to use it. You can enable Telegram notifications on the watch from the Galaxy Wearable app if you want to receive them.
For your information, the official Telegram app has been launched for Apple Watch Series devices. You can send messages from your watch and also manage your Telegram channel. We hope that the official team behind the app will launch it for Wear OS watches in the future. It has been nearly five years since the Telegram app was pulled from Wear OS, and there is no official news about when it will make its return.
FAQ Section:
Can you install Telegram on the Galaxy Watch 8?
No, you cannot install the Telegram app on the Galaxy Watch 8.
Can you reply to Telegram messages?
No, it is not possible to reply to Telegram messages from a smartwatch.
Will Telegram return to Galaxy Watch?
Telegram is available for Apple Watch, and since it was once available for Wear OS watches, there is a chance it might return in the future.
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