Telegram errors: parameters, main categories, examples. What to do if you haven’t received an SMS with the Telegram activation code

In order to start using the popular and highly secure service, you must first enter the numbers mobile phone. In order to confirm ownership of this number, the program will ask you to write a password, which will be sent via SMS. Unfortunately, it happens that the code does not arrive, thereby your ability to use Telegram tends to zero.

It is worth considering that SMS do not always arrive instantly. As a rule, one minute is enough, but due to network outages the time increases. If 5 minutes after the request the code has not arrived, check that the number you entered and the operator code you selected are correct.

In most cases, the problem occurs due to an incorrectly entered number.

If everything is correct, then feel free to write to support. They will check when the message was sent. If you receive confirmation that the message has been sent, but nothing arrives, call your mobile operator. Often such SMS are blocked as spam.

I received an SMS with a code from Telemsg, what is it?

1. When you register, you receive an SMS from Telemsg - this is just a verification code. Everything is simple here!
2. You register and a message arrives from Telemsg, or maybe even from a mobile number. Also, just enter the code to register.
3. You do not create an account or the account has already been created, but the message has arrived again and again. There may be a nuance here! Either the system may be glitching, which is unlikely, or they are trying to hack you and read the conversation. Solution:
   1. Look in your privacy settings for active sessions. If there are unfamiliar devices, end their session.
   2. Turn on two-step authentication to prevent access from other devices.
4. According to Google, there may be fraud here. There are differing opinions on this matter on the Internet. Logically, if you do not enter this data anywhere, then there should be no crime, but this is only an assumption. It is optimal to write a telegram to technical support. If you find the answer, please write in the comments.

If you were wondering how and where to watch movies online this or that movie right now, then you probably crawled through a bunch of sites, caught more than one virus, saw enough advertising, etc., etc. In general, there are a lot of negative impressions. I present to you Telegram Bot@AlgorythmBot, which will help you find very quickly the right movie and will help you watch it from any device! Even from TV! All you need to do is add @AlgorythmBot as a friend and run a few of its commands. detailed instructions under the cut. Let me remind you that the bot was developed by me on the TelegramBot platform and, in addition to showing films, it does many other interesting things. You can read about them here.

So! I will explain the algorithm of actions using my example Android smartphone. It’s the same to work with any other device (computer, tablet, TV).

Step 1. Add @AlgorythmBot to contacts

Step 2. View the bot's main menu

Once we are in the main menu of the bot, select the menu item “ Watch the movie».

Step 3. Search for a movie

If you run the /movie command without parameters, you will be able to see a help reminder on how to use this command of the @AlgorythmBot bot. To find the movie you need, you need to know the title of the movie. Or at least remember him approximately. To find, for example, the movie Die Hard, you need to run the command /movie Die Hard.

We see that @AlgorythmBot gave us quite a full list all the nuts. Showed the year of the film and its full title, and also displayed a command for viewing this particular film, which looks something like this: /movie8162, where instead of 8162 there can be any digital identifier. To get details of the film you are interested in, click on the desired command.

If you execute the detail command, the bot will show the details of the movie. For now there are only links to watch the film. If you work through a computer, you can choose the quality. You are given 3 options to choose from. When you click on links with the quality prefix, you will be redirected to a video player in which the movie will start in a few seconds. You will have the opportunity to expand the player to full screen and rewind the movie to any point. And don’t feel any discomfort at all when watching. If you want to watch the movie from your smartphone or tablet, I recommend choosing to watch it through an external player (although the first 3 links will also work). I clicked on the link below to watch the film directly inside the Telegram messenger.

Every day it is in increasing demand among users. In addition to the basic options for communication and data transfer between people, the application has many advantages that make it stand out from its competitors. This includes unique data encryption and useful Telegram functionality, used both for entertainment purposes and for doing business.

Registering an account does not take much time; the process is simple and does not require special skills. But, despite the ease of registration in Telegram, sometimes errors occur in the form of failure to receive an activation code on the phone. In this case, you will not be able to create an account. The same situation is relevant for old-timers of the application, when it becomes impossible to log into their own profile due to the fact that an SMS with a code does not arrive.

Input method one-time password use many services, for example, online banks or payment systems. Codes are sent to Telegram in the following cases:

• when registering a new account;
• when logging into your account from another device;
• when changing the phone number to which the profile is linked;
• if the last session was ended by logging out of your account;
• when deleting a profile.

Any of these actions requires confirmation, so a code will be sent to the user’s phone that is linked to the account when requested. It must be entered into the corresponding line of the messenger, but often the numbers from SMS do not require entering. The application is connected to the phone and has access to messages, so the code will automatically be added to the field.

How to install Telegram and create an account

You can create your profile in Telegram both on your computer and on your phone. When installing the messenger on mobile device, the service is synchronized with phone book, and also automatically links your number. To do this, follow these steps:

On a computer, the installation process looks slightly different:

• download installation file, corresponding to your OS, on the official website of the application;
• run it, there should be no difficulties with the installation wizard.

After Telegram is installed, you need to create an account. The account registration scheme on phones, tablets and PCs is similar.

• after launching the downloaded application file, you will need to link the phone number by indicating its numbers in the line;
• wait to receive your profile activation code. The procedure may take some time. When an SMS message with a code is received, it must be entered in the appropriate field.

The application is now ready to use. If you have not received an SMS containing information about the code, the problem can be solved in several ways.

What to do when you don’t receive an activation code

When registering an account, you may encounter various errors. If you don’t receive a code when registering in Telegram, the first thing you need to do is wait a little or try again after a while. The problem may be related to work mobile operator. There may be several reasons why you cannot obtain a password. Most often this is due to the signal cellular communications or an incorrect telephone number. Also, such SMS messages may not arrive because they were considered spam by the operator and blocked. Solutions if the number was entered correctly but the password was not received:

• registration using voice settings;
• message to Telegram support service;
• call to the cellular operator.

Registration without phone number

Activation of a new account without linking mobile number impossible to implement. If you do not want to “reveal” your phone number, you can register as follows:

• using virtual number services;
• thanks to the Skype application, which allows you to buy an online number, to which you will receive a password for activation;
• the most affordable way is to get regular SIM card, it can only be used for registration.

When can you do without code?

Provided that you exited the messenger without leaving your account, the program will not require you to this device enter the password again. It will be impossible to log into your profile from a new device without activation.

The problem with a missing message with a code is a common occurrence, and every user can encounter it. Despite the fact that Telegram developers do not yet provide the ability to work with an account without linking a mobile number, the problem of login errors can be easily solved.

Online users may encounter a situation where they receive a notification informing them that some error or problem has occurred. It is worth remembering that errors in Telegram have a different nature and structure. And therefore, it is necessary to distinguish them so that you can quickly navigate and find a way out of the current situation by continuing to work with the application. In this article, we will talk about the most common errors and how you can fix them.

As we noted earlier, before we understand the problem or error that has arisen, we need to differentiate between them. So, conditionally, we can divide all problems in Telegram into 3 main categories:

1. Error notification. Problems of this type are the easiest to solve, since the Telegram application, when issuing an error notification, usually indicates what the problem is in the form of a text or numeric code.

Here the situation is more complicated, however, there are 2 main reasons why the application refuses to start: either due to problems on the Telegram server, or due to the absence of one of system files in the device.

3. Telegram malfunction. This may include errors of unknown origin, in which the application does not function entirely correctly, or exhibits some kind of malfunction during its operation.

1.Error notification.
The most common error notifications in the form of numeric codes in the Telegram messenger:
Error 303 - Incorrect data processing when working with the API (Application Programming Interface - software interface applications).
Error 400/401/403 - Internal problems.
Error 500 - Server problems.

The most common error notifications in the form of text codes in the Telegram messenger:
AUTH_KEY_UNREGISTERED - authorization key is not registered;
AUTH_KEY_INVALID - the authorization key is invalid;
FIRSTNAME_INVALID: wrong name user;
LASTNAME_INVALID: invalid last name;
PHONE_NUMBER_INVALID: incorrect phone number entered;
PHONE_NUMBER_OCCUPIED: phone number already in use;
PHONE_CODE_EXPIRED: confirmation code has expired;
PHOTO_INVALID_DIMENSIONS: The image size is invalid;
SESSION_REVOKED: authorization was invalidated because one of the users has completed all sessions;
SESSION_EXPIRED: session timed out;
USERS_TOO_FEW: the number of participants is insufficient;
USERS_TOO_MUCH: the maximum limit of participants has been exceeded, for example, in a group chat;
USER_DEACTIVATED: The contact has been deleted or is in the process of being deactivated.

All of the above text codes are internal errors that may be associated with incorrect authorization or incorrect use functionality Telegram applications.

2. Failure to launch the messenger.

Failure to launch the Telegram messenger is perhaps one of the most common problems. In order to understand what the problem is, you first need to determine which category your case belongs to:

1) When launched, a window appears with the words "Connecting" (connection). IN in this case the problem lies with the application servers, and on this moment there's nothing you can do about it. Try launching the application a little later.

2) When starting, the Start Messeging welcome window appears, but then nothing happens. If you have a problem launching the application on your PC, then try to make sure that you have downloaded the correct version for your OS, since when downloading the Telegram application you are asked to select certain version. For example, for Windows 10 OS you need a version of the application designed specifically for it, because another one simply will not be displayed. If, after checking, you are convinced that you have downloaded correct version application, then try to reinstall (download again) the Telegram application, completely destroying it all. In addition, another reason for launching an application on a PC may be the antivirus installed on your computer. Try disabling it temporarily and then running the messenger again as an administrator.

3. Online Telegram malfunctions.

One of the most common failures in the messenger is the inability to send or receive messages to users. There are also some nuances here. For example, if you want to send a message to a contact who is not in your contacts list in the application, then you will most likely receive a notification with the following text: “Sorry, you can only send messages to mutual contacts at the moment.” This restriction was introduced by Telegram developers due to customer complaints about intrusiveness or spam from accounts unknown to them. In addition, problems with sending or receiving messages in Telegram often arise when using secret chat. It is believed that this unique algorithm, written specifically for the messenger’s secret chat, does not work perfectly, and there are glitches. However, even with ordinary or group chats Failures of this kind may sometimes occur. You can fix this error by disabling all third-party mods and plugins installed on your device. After this, restart the Telegram application.

In addition, when working with the application, a problem such as “In Telegram application online time does not change." Often such an error is associated with incorrect set time on your device. In order to eliminate this error on your smartphone, in the device settings, find the item called “Date and time”, check the box “network time” (“internet time”, “synchronize over the network”, “auto-set date and time” ), and also making sure that the correct time zone is selected. If a similar error occurs on your PC, you can fix it as follows: in the taskbar, click on “Date and Time”, in the window that appears, click on the item “Change date and time settings”, then in the “Internet Time” tab, click on "Change settings...", in the window that appears, check the box for "Synchronize with an Internet server".

When working with the messenger, users sometimes receive notifications indicating that a certain problem has occurred. Telegram errors may have a different nature and structure, understanding which, as a rule, allows you to quickly find a way out of the current situation and continue working with the application.

Main error parameters

The service notification may include the following parameters:

• Code
  Contains information about the problem category. For example, incorrect data processing when working with the API is characterized by code 303, internal problems - 400, 401, 403, server problems - 500.
• Type
  Brief identification of the problem in the form of alphanumeric characters. For example, USERS_TOO_MUCH (maximum number of participants exceeded).
• Description
  Detailed information and, in some cases, methods for solving the problem, allowing you to quickly resolve it.

The structure of Telegram errors does not require the mandatory use of all three parameters. For developers working with APIs, notifications often include the error code and type, and for regular clients - short description, allowing even an ignorant person to understand the reason and find a way out of an unusual situation.

The most common Telegram errors

Examples of internal messenger errors

One of the most common phenomena in Telegram messenger is a ban on sending messages to users who are not in the contact list. When you try to send a letter, a notification appears with the text “Sorry, you can only send messages to mutual contacts at the moment.” This limitation imposed by the administration if clients complain about intrusiveness or spam from any account.

Internal errors may be due to incorrect authorization or incorrect use of application functionality. Here are some examples:

• Error. Flood control. Please, try again later. Flood wait.
  This message usually occurs for those who frequently delete and restore their account. You can try waiting 7-10 days. Or register another number.
• Too many attempts. Please, try again later.
  This notification appears if you have too many active sessions on different devices. If you can log in from any device, then try ending all active sessions in the settings.
• Too many tries. Please, try again later.
  You need to wait a sufficient amount of time (at least 2-3 days) without attempting. You can also try logging in from a different IP address (different Wi-Fi or mobile Internet).
• Error: Expected quote after key name "Common".
  This message occurs due to incorrect actions when changing the language. Follow the correct Russification.
• The number is not registered.
  Make sure you enter the number without typos and in the correct format.
• The SMS code does not arrive.
  Check the chat on another device - the code should have arrived there and not as an SMS. This is also possible if the number you are trying to register has already been used by another person before. In this case, the best solution will use a different number.
• There is no “General” section in the settings.
  Scroll down the settings window below to see it.

Internal error Telegram - ban on sending messages

Finally, let's look at the most common types of notifications that occur:

• FIRSTNAME_INVALID: invalid name;
• LASTNAME_INVALID: invalid last name;
• PHONE_NUMBER_INVALID: incorrect phone number entered;
• PHONE_NUMBER_OCCUPIED: phone number is already in use;
• PHONE_CODE_EXPIRED: confirmation code has expired;
• USERS_TOO_FEW: the number of participants is insufficient;
• USERS_TOO_MUCH: the maximum limit of participants has been exceeded, for example, in a group chat;
• PHOTO_INVALID_DIMENSIONS: The image size is invalid;
• AUTH_KEY_UNREGISTERED: authorization key is not registered;
• AUTH_KEY_INVALID: The authorization key is invalid;
• USER_DEACTIVATED: The contact has been deleted or is in the process of being deactivated;
• SESSION_REVOKED: authorization was invalidated because one of the users has completed all sessions;
• SESSION_EXPIRED: The session has expired.

Telegram server errors

External problems associated with the operation of the server arise as a result of technical problems when a request from a client cannot be processed due to lack of access to the database or specific files.

In this case, the user receives one of the following notifications:

• Internal server error occur. Please try again later (An internal server problem has occurred. Please try again later).
• Server errors, need to wait some time and try again. (Server errors, wait for a while and try again).

Internal problems with the server, resulting in the unavailability of the messenger

Known cases of Telegram crashes

During the period of its existence, serious falls of the messenger Pavel Durov occurred infrequently. In fact, there were only three of them:

1. February 2014.
   The night from February 22 to 23 turned out to be both the brightest and darkest period for Telegrams. As a result of the fall of WhatsApp's main competitor for almost three hours, people began to massively install Pavel Durov's application on their smartphones. The registration speed reached 100 accounts per second, which led to server overload and temporary problems.
2. October 2015.
   On October 3, many Telegram users from around the world reported via Twitter that they were unable to connect to the application or send messages. After a while mobile version completely stopped updating. According to one assumption, this problem was caused by a DDoS attack.
3. August 2016.
   On August 5, messenger clients from Russia, Germany and some other European countries reported partial unavailability of the application. Although the service technical department subsequently did not report any widespread problems.

The largest and most famous cases of Telegram server crashes