Telegram Media Not Showing in Android Gallery – Fix It in 2 Minutes

• 11 May
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If your Telegram photos and videos aren’t appearing in your Android gallery, it’s often due to a minor settings or folder issue. Follow these quick steps to get all your media visible again.

Why It Happens

• .nomedia File: Prevents Android from indexing images in folders containing this file.
• Auto-Download Settings: Media may be stored in a hidden directory.
• Storage Permissions: Telegram might lack permission to save files to the gallery.

Quick Fix Steps

1. Enable “Save to Gallery” in Telegram

1. Open Telegram and tap the three-line menu (≡) in the top-left corner.
2. Go to Settings > Data and Storage > Save to Gallery.
3. Toggle on Photos and Videos.

2. Check Android Storage Permissions

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap Apps (or Applications) > Telegram > Permissions.
3. Ensure Storage (or Files and Media) permission is Allowed.

3. Remove the .nomedia File

1. Download a file manager app (e.g., Files by Google).
2. Navigate to Internal Storage/Telegram/Telegram Images (and Telegram Video).
3. If you see a file named .nomedia, long-press to delete it.
4. Restart your gallery app to trigger media indexing.

4. Rescan Media Library

1. Install a media rescan app from the Play Store (search “media rescan”).
2. Open the app and tap “Rescan” to refresh your gallery.

Conclusion

By enabling “Save to Gallery,” granting the right permissions, removing the .nomedia file, and rescanning your media library, you’ll quickly restore all your Telegram photos and videos to your Android gallery.

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