Likewise, we cannot stress enough how secure your data is in Telegram. Despite its staggering perks, one downside of Telegram is that unlike other platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram does not offer a direct way to save your files on your device and view them. So, the question is, where do saved Telegram files go on Android devices? And how can you find them? Let us further explore your options to view your saved Telegram files on Android devices.
Telegram Files on Android Devices
If your pal has sent you some funny video on Telegram, and you cannot find it anywhere on your Android device, then let us help you find it. Generally, every file received via Telegram is stored in its dedicated folder in your Internal Storage under Files or File Manager. So, for example, if someone sends you a voice message, you will find a “Telegram Audio” in the File Manager under the main “Telegram” folder. Similarly, other files like pictures and videos have their own separate folders under the main folder. To locate them, go like this: Unfortunately, many people have complained that they cannot find their downloaded Telegram files on any File manager app. You can also download Files by Google and use it instead of the pre-installed File Manager on your Android device. The issue is more prevalent for all those people with the Android 11 software on their devices. It mainly affects people who frequently use Telegram to download multiple files daily. So, what can you do when you cannot find Telegram media files in your internal storage? If you cannot find them, then resort to this method.
Manually Download a File on Telegram
To manually download a file on Telegram, follow these steps: You can also check your downloaded file in your File Manager: You can delete any file you desire there.
Conclusion
Telegram does not let you view your downloaded files on your device as conveniently as WhatsApp or others alike. So, we explained a few tricks to enable you to find the downloaded files in Telegram in the internal storage. You can also manually download each file in your gallery to view it conveniently.
