Telegram 4.10.2 Downloading: Autoplay and Auto-Download Issues on Mobile Apps and Portable Version

The recent update of Telegram to version 4.10.2 has brought about a few issues, particularly with the autoplay and auto-download features in both mobile apps and the portable version. As someone who prefers using the portable version of the messaging platform, I was disappointed to find that these features no longer work as expected.

For those who rely heavily on sharing media with friends or groups, this issue can become a significant annoyance. Previously, Telegram would automatically download and play GIFs, videos, and photos shared through the app. However, with the latest update, users are now required to manually click on each photo to fetch the media. This is not limited to GIFs and videos alone; even the automatic downloading of photos has been affected.

Interestingly, animated stickers and emojis remain unaffected by this bug, continuing to work as usual. When playing a GIF or video, you will need to click on it to start playback, and if you click on another GIF while one is already playing, the first one will stop playing immediately. This means that every time you send or receive an animated GIF or video, Telegram will display a preview with a play button on top, rather than automatically starting the playback.

It's worth noting that the data and storage settings do not seem to have any impact on this behavior, which is a bit frustrating for users who rely heavily on these features. Another issue is that the autoplay feature does not work in Telegram's desktop app, even if the setting is enabled, as some users have reported experiencing the same problem.

I was not alone in encountering this issue; several other users have reported similar problems with the autoplay and auto-download features after updating to version 4.10.2 of Telegram. I noticed the issue shortly after updating the app yesterday, which suggests that it may be a recent development rather than an ongoing problem.

Overall, while the update has brought about some useful changes to the messaging platform, these issues with autoplay and auto-download are certainly a step backward for users who rely heavily on these features.

Telegram 4.10.2 downloading