Telegram Messenger

Messenger · Telegram is a messaging app that offers fast chats, calls, and file sharing across devices.

Native Android Tools Telegram FZ-LLC
Bundle ID org.telegram.messenger.web
Version analyzed 12.8.1
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 7
Analyzed 2026-07-03
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

7 SDKs found across 5 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 21 sensitive

74 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Read call log sensitive

Read the user's call log.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Read phone numbers sensitive

Read the device's phone numbers.

Send SMS sensitive

Send SMS messages.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Read audio sensitive

Read audio files from shared storage.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Modify contacts sensitive

Add, modify, or remove contacts.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
org.telegram.messenger.web.permission.MAPS RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: remote messaging standard

Required for foreground services of type remoteMessaging.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Foreground service: screen capture standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaProjection.

Foreground service: camera standard

Required for foreground services of type camera.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: phone call standard

Required for foreground services of type phoneCall.

USE FULL SCREEN INTENT standard
READ CLIPBOARD standard
Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

READ PROFILE standard
Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Install shortcut standard

Install a shortcut on the launcher.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

MANAGE OWN CALLS standard
Install other apps standard

Request installation of APK packages. Granted per-source from system settings.

com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE SHORTCUT standard
com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE standard
com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER INSERT BADGE standard
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE COUNT standard
com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
READ APP BADGE standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT READ standard
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE COUNT WRITE standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

org.telegram.messenger.web.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Telegram Messenger.

What is Telegram Messenger built with?

Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Telegram Messenger use?

FlyTrap detected 7 third-party SDKs inside Telegram Messenger, including Firebase Cloud Messaging, Google Identity Credentials and Google Play Integrity. They span areas such as Push Notifications, Authentication, Anti-Abuse and Payments. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Telegram Messenger request?

Telegram Messenger requests 74 permissions. 21 of these are sensitive, such as Approximate location, Precise location and Media location metadata. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Telegram Messenger safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Telegram Messenger requests 74 permissions (21 sensitive) and bundles 7 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Telegram Messenger available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.