{"id":162128,"date":"2021-01-24T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/"},"modified":"2021-01-24T12:00:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-24T09:00:03","slug":"how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Send Disappearing Messages in Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2906130e987\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2906130e987\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Send_Disappearing_Messages_Using_Secret_Chat_in_Telegram\" >Send Disappearing Messages Using Secret Chat in Telegram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Start_a_Secret_Chat_on_Telegram_for_iPhone\" >Start a Secret Chat on Telegram for iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Start_a_Secret_Chat_on_Telegram_for_Android\" >Start a Secret Chat on Telegram for Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_to_Any_Contact_in_Telegram\" >Send Disappearing Photos and Videos to Any Contact in Telegram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_in_Telegram_for_iPhone\" >Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in Telegram for iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-disappearing-messages-in-telegram\/#Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_in_Telegram_for_Android\" >Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in Telegram for Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Send Dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earing Messages in Telegram&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709486\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Telegram-User-Sending-Self-Destructive-Dissappearing-Message.png\" alt=\"Telegram User Sending Self Destructive Disappearing Message\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike Signal and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>, Telegram doesn\u2019t have a dedicated Disappearing Messages mode, but there are two versatile ways of sending disappearing messages in the app. You can send self-destructing media to anyone or use the Secret Chat mode. Here\u2019s how they work.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Disappearing_Messages_Using_Secret_Chat_in_Telegram\"><\/span>Send Disappearing Messages Using Secret Chat in Telegram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Secret Chat is Telegram\u2019s full end-to-end encrypted messaging feature (This is one major difference between Signal and Telegram.). It only works for one-on-one chats, and everything that\u2019s sent in a Secret Chat only stays on the device. Once you delete a Secret Chat, all messages are gone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Start an Encrypted Secret Chat in Telegram<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Secret Chat has a timer feature that lets you send disappearing messages anywhere between one minute to one week (including text, photos, messages, and other media).<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re in Secret Chat mode, the Android app stops users from taking screenshots. iPhone users can still take a screenshot, but you\u2019ll be notified about it in the chat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Sending-Self-Destructing-Message-in-Telegram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"566\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_a_Secret_Chat_on_Telegram_for_iPhone\"><\/span>Start a Secret Chat on Telegram for iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can start a Secret Chat from a contact\u2019s profile. On your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/telegram-messenger\/id686449807\">iPhone<\/a>, open the Telegram app and go to the conversation where you want to start a separate Secret Chat.<\/p>\n<p>Here, tap their profile name from the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Profile-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"140\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap the \u201cMore\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Mode-button-on-Telegram-Profile-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose the \u201cStart Secret Chat\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Start-Secret-Chat-from-Popup-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"486\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the pop-up, confirm using the \u201cStart\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Start-from-Popup-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"306\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Secret Chat mode is now active. To enable the self-destruct timer, tap the stopwatch icon in the text box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Timer-from-Text-Box-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"295\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, choose the time period that the message will stay in the Secret Chat. You can choose between one second and one week. Tap the \u201cDone\u201d button after making your selection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Timer-and-tap-Done-on-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"498\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. Now, you can send anything in the chat (photos, videos, text, GIFs) and it will self-destruct after the sent time.<\/p>\n<p>You will see the countdown in the message itself. Once the time is up, the message will just disappear like it was never sent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_a_Secret_Chat_on_Telegram_for_Android\"><\/span>Start a Secret Chat on Telegram for Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Android, the process of enabling disappearing messages in Secret Chat is quite different.<\/p>\n<p>First, you need to start a Secret Chat with a contact. To do this, open the Telegram app on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.telegram.messenger&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a> smartphone and go to the conversation where you want to start a Secret Chat.<\/p>\n<p>Then, tap their profile name from the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Contact-Profile-from-Telegram-Chat.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"152\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Menu-Button-from-Telegram-Profile.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"329\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap the \u201cStart Secret Chat\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Start-Secret-Chat-on-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the pop-up, tap the \u201cStart\u201d button to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Start-to-Start-Secret-Chat-on-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"353\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You now need to enable the self-destruct timer feature to send disappearing messages.<\/p>\n<p>From the Secret Chat, tap the stopwatch icon from the top toolbar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709489\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Timer-Button-from-Toolbar-on-Telegram-on-Android.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Choose the time frame for self-destructing messages, then tap the \u201cDone\u201d button.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709490\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Timer-and-tap-Done-on-Android.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any message that is now sent in the Secret Chat will automatically disappear after the set time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_to_Any_Contact_in_Telegram\"><\/span>Send Disappearing Photos and Videos to Any Contact in Telegram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Telegram-Notification-for-Self-Destructing-Photo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Secret Chat is a feature that provides end-to-end encryption, but what if you just want to send a self-destructing photo or video (like you would in Snapchat or Instagram)? You can do this using the self-destructing media feature, which lets you send disappearing messages with a timer of one second to one minute.<\/p>\n<p>This feature only works in one-on-one chats. It\u2019s not available for Telegram groups and channels. Disappearing photos and videos show up with a blurred overlay in the chat, along with the timer.<\/p>\n<p>When the person taps the preview, that\u2019s when the timer starts. If they take a screenshot of the photo, you will be notified about it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Self-Destructing-Photo-Preview-in-Telegram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"638\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_in_Telegram_for_iPhone\"><\/span>Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in Telegram for iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Telegram\u2019s Send with Timer feature for sharing disappearing photos and videos on iPhone is hidden behind a long-press action. To get started, open the conversation where you want to send the disappearing message.<\/p>\n<p>Then, tap the attach icon next to the text box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Attach-Button-in-Telegram-for-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"194\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, choose a photo or video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Photo-from-Attach-Screen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done, tap and hold the send button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-and-hold-Send-button-in-Telegram-for-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose the \u201cSend with Timer\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Send-with-Timer-in-Telegram-for-iPhone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"408\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select a time interval and tap the \u201cSend with Timer\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Choose-Time-fram-and-Select-Send-with-Timer.png\" alt=\"Choose Time frame and Select Send with Timer\" width=\"559\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The photo or video will now be sent in the chat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Disappearing-Photo-Sent-in-Chat.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"621\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Disappearing_Photos_and_Videos_in_Telegram_for_Android\"><\/span>Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in Telegram for Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The process for sending disappearing photos or videos in the Android app is different.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open the chat that you want to send the photo or video to. Then, tap the attach icon located next to the text box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Attach-Button-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"240\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, add a photo or video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Choose-Photo-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"547\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the stopwatch icon that\u2019s next to the send button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Timer-Button-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the time interval and tap the \u201cDone\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Choose-Time-and-tap-Done-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap the send button to share the message to the chat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tap-Send-Button-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"270\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The photo or video will be available in the chat, with a blurred preview and a timer at the top. Once it\u2019s viewed, and the timer has run out, the message will disappear from the chat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Disappearing-Photo-Sent-in-Telegram-for-Android.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"493\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Wondering which WhatsApp alternative is right for you? 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