how to download restricted videos from telegram android
2025年10月15日
Downloading restricted videos from private Telegram channels on Android requires both membership and the right tools. Below is a concise guide summarizing six proven methods, each backed by reliable sources.
Downloading these videos is only possible if you are a member of the private channel. Respect copyright and channel rules when saving content.

1. Using a “Save Restricted Content” Bot
Several Telegram bots convert restricted video links into direct download links.
In the private channel, tap the three‑dot menu on the video and select Copy Link.
Search for @Save_Restricted_Content or @SaveRestrictedBot in Telegram and start a chat.
Paste the copied link into the bot. It returns a downloadable video link.
Tap Download and save to your Gallery.
2. File Manager Access to Telegram Cache
Android stores streamed Telegram videos in a hidden cache folder, which you can access:
Fully play the video in Telegram so it caches.
Open a file manager (e.g., Files by Google). Navigate to:
/Android/data/org.telegram.messenger/files/Telegram/video_cache
Locate the recent
.mp4
file and move it to DCIM/Camera or another folder.
3. Screen Recording
A universal fallback is recording your screen during playback:
Android’s built‑in screen recorder in Quick Settings (Android 11+).
Third‑party apps like AZ Screen Recorder for older Android versions.
4. Third‑Party Downloader Apps
Apps like Snaptube can download Telegram videos via link pasting:
Copy the video link from Telegram.
Open Snaptube, paste the URL, choose resolution, and download.
Note: Snaptube has raised security concerns (invisible ads) per Upstream.

5. Telegram Web + Developer Tools
This advanced method uses Chrome’s DevTools on Android via a compatible browser:
In a browser, open web.telegram.. Log in.
Navigate to the video, open DevTools (via remote debugging), find the blob: URL.
Copy the blob URL to a new tab, then download the video.
6. Turrit’s Batch Download Feature
Turrit, a third‑party Telegram client, simplifies bulk media handling:
Optimized multi‑threaded downloads for faster speed.
Built‑in cache browser to locate and save restricted videos without extra steps.
