- The app allows you to change the background wallpaper, text size, theme, app icons, and more. Sound interesting, right? Let’s explore them.
- Ensure that you are using the updated versions of the app on your iPhone or Android.
Method 1: Change Chat Background
This one is basic and practically available in any messaging app now. You can change the background wallpaper in the Telegram chat and add one from the Gallery app.
Step 1: Open Telegram and go to Settings .
Step 2: Navigate to Appearance > Chat Background and select a relevant wallpaper from the list.
You can even apply wallpaper from the Photos/Gallery app. Tap on Choose from Photos and select an image.
Method 2: Change App Theme
This is another cool feature that lets you change the look and feel of Telegram. By default, the Telegram theme is set to Blue. You can change it to Green, Pink, Red, and more.
On iPhone
Step 1: Open Telegram and go to Settings > Appearance menu .
Step 2: Select your favorite theme from the Color menu and tap on the three-dot menu for further customization.
Step 3: You can select a specific color for Background, Accent, and Messages .
On Android
Step 1: From Telegram Settings , open the Chat Settings menu.
Step 2: Select the Color theme and tap on the three-dot menu . Similar to iOS, you can change the Background, Accent, and Message color to your liking.
Fix 3: Change Text Size
If the default text size is too big or small, you can also customize that in Telegram. Here’s how.
On iPhone
Step 1: Go to Telegram Settings > Appearance > Text Size .
Step 2: By default, Telegram uses system Text size . Increase or decrease it based on your preference. Hit Set and you will be good to go.
On Android
Step 1: Navigate to Telegram Settings > Chat Settings .
Step 2: Use the slider to increase or decrease the Telegram text size.
Fix 4: Change Message Corners
If you are not fond of messages corners in Telegram, you can reduce the corner radius.
On iPhone
Step 1: Open the Appearance menu in Telegram Settings.
Step 2: Select Message Corners and dial down the corner curve around messages.
On Android
Step 1: Go to Chat Settings in Telegram.
Step 2: Use the slider to change the message’s corner radius. You can check the live preview from the top.
Method 5: Change the Telegram App Icon (If the Feature Is Available)
Step 1: Go to Telegram Settings > Appearance/Chat Settings menu.
Step 2: Scroll down and select a relevant app icon for Telegram. We liked the one with a gradient theme.
Method 6: Create Custom Theme
Telegram has nailed personalization. Another great example is the ability to create a custom chat theme on your device. You can refer to our post to learn how to create a custom theme on Telegram .
