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4 Ways to Fix Telegram Not Sending SMS Codes on iPhone and Android

Quick Tips
  • If you’ve logged into Telegram on another device, you must have received a code there.
  • After the timer ends, request the code via a phone call from Telegram.
  • Reinstall Telegram to fix any bugs and glitches.

Basic Fixes

  • Check network connection: Ensure there are no problems with internet connectivity on your device. Further, ensure your cellular plan supports incoming messages.
  • Open messages app: You may have disabled notifications for the messages app – in that case, open the app and check for the code.
  • Re-install Telegram: Re-install the Telegram app to get rid of bugs and glitches causing the issue. r

Fix 1: Receive Code on Telegram on Another Device

Are you logged in to the same Telegram account on a different device? If so, you must have received a code there. That’s the first option Telegram opts for when sending a code.

It is only when you don’t receive the code on the other device that you have the option to receive a Telegram verification code via SMS or even a phone call.

You can use Telegram on a Windows desktop and receive the code for completing the sign-in process.

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Fix 2: Receive Code Via Call

Telegram will wait for a minute or two to send the SMS, if not wait for the timer to end and verify your number using the phone call.

Tap on Call me to dictate the code to get a verification code over a phone call.

Fix 3: Check If You’ve Blocked Unknown Callers

If you’ve blocked or silenced unknown callers on your smartphone – you might not receive code via a phone call from Telegram.

On iPhone

Open Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers and turn it off.

On Android

Step 1: Open the Phone app and click on the three-dots icon > Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Blocked numbers and turn off the toggle for Unknown.

Fix 4: Don’t Ask to Resend Too Much

If there is a delay in receiving the code, don’t tap the ‘Resend Code’ button too many times too quickly. Tap once if required and then wait for the SMS code. Or else, you might see an error message for too many requests.

At times, it may take a while for Telegram to send the code.

Also Read: How to lock Telegram using passcode

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Last updated on 25 July, 2024

18 Comments

  1. I tried to login to my telegram account on my new phone so many times this week, telegram keep saying they have sent code to my other phone.
    I need help to login to my telegram account please help me

      1. Ii tried to login to my telegram account on my new phone so many times this week, telegram keep saying they have send code to my other phone . Please and please I need help to login to my telegram account please help me please it’s argent please

  2. Hello the telegram not send me a activation code please help me, I brought a new phone telegram no call no sending message. I have reviewed the community guidelines and I will ensure I follow them going forward please help me.

  3. This telegram has gone very very mad cos what’s actually wrong with this dudes
    Since a week now the will say the have sent code to my sms yet nothing comes in and am not the only one facing this many people are complaining yet they are not doing anything about it at all whyyy ?? This is very annoying seriously

    1. It is very disheartening that telegram could do this, many people are making same complain and nothing is done since last week Monday I’ve not been able to login,they claim to send code and the code is no where to be found.I wonder what would have happened if other communication apps is like telegram.

  4. I have tried everything, they are not sending any code, I tried my two numbers. Am not even getting a call option like so e other people

  5. I’m facing the same issues, I have been trying to get back to my Telegram but it say they send code to my phone and didn’t receive any code, please rectify this, this is not cool

  6. THis is sad. I have failed to login for a month. It says they sent a code to another device. I have all my devices but none is logged in. no notion to receive SMS or call bak for verification. any help please

  7. Same problem. My computer broke and then I tried it on the new one. No chance. No code!
    Then I had the idea to get the code from one of these free and temporary SMS sides. But there I get only 6 digit codes, but you need a 5 digit code!

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