: The latest versions of Telegram on the Google Play Store generally target Android 6.0+.
Running on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) is possible, but it requires using older versions of the app because the current official version requires Android 6.0 or higher . Performance Review for Android 4.2.2
Functionality is another major compromise. The older Telegram APK will lack dozens of features introduced since 2018, such as video calls, animated stickers, live location sharing, polls in groups, voice chats in channels, and modern message reactions. Group chats using newer features will display garbled messages or simply not load. Additionally, Telegram’s server-side updates often deprecate older API protocols; eventually, the old app will fail to connect to the servers altogether, displaying a “Version Outdated” error message and refusing to sync new messages.
Since version 4.2.2 is no longer available on the Google Play Store, you'll need to install it manually using an APK file. Follow these steps carefully:
Because you are installing an app outside of the official Google Play Store, you must enable manual installations on your device.
: Works via SMS or another device’s code.