We are pleased to issue the following clarifications regarding the Android Contest.
Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project?
A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing profile features. To sum up – the new design flow must replace the current one.
Q: How will I submit my work and what will I need to provide?
A: You’ll need to submit both: an .APK file, and a link to your GitHub repository. For reference, here are the submission guidelines from one of our previous Android contests.
Q: Can we get the source files for the design mockups and animated demo?
A: Please use the files that have already been provided.
Q: Can I use X, Y, Z?
A: You must use Java without any third-party UI frameworks – and you should avoid introducing new dependencies into the project. To sum up – any changes you make must remain consistent with the existing codebase.
Q: What are the floating icons that get hidden when a profile is collapsed?
A: These icons come from either the custom profile appearance or from an active gift. For reference, check out @durov.
Q: Can we further utilize the camera cutout position on certain devices?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Do I really need to build the profiles from scratch?
A: We do not impose any restrictions on whether you should build it from scratch or not – focus on the outcome from the user’s perspective. What matters most is the quality and polish of the final result. That said, a from-scratch approach would be more beneficial in the context of eliminating legacy bugs.
Q: Can we have mockups for the Settings screen?
A: Feel free to implement this screen as you see fit. We consider this as a bonus task.
Q: Which link should we send in 'Profile Default 3.png'?
A: If the other party has incoming calls restricted, send them a link via 'Calls' → 'Create Call Link'.
Q: The icons provided earlier have a solid background.
A: We apologize for the inconvenience. We are attaching below the updated icons.
Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project?
A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing profile features. To sum up – the new design flow must replace the current one.
Q: How will I submit my work and what will I need to provide?
A: You’ll need to submit both: an .APK file, and a link to your GitHub repository. For reference, here are the submission guidelines from one of our previous Android contests.
Q: Can we get the source files for the design mockups and animated demo?
A: Please use the files that have already been provided.
Q: Can I use X, Y, Z?
A: You must use Java without any third-party UI frameworks – and you should avoid introducing new dependencies into the project. To sum up – any changes you make must remain consistent with the existing codebase.
Q: What are the floating icons that get hidden when a profile is collapsed?
A: These icons come from either the custom profile appearance or from an active gift. For reference, check out @durov.
Q: Can we further utilize the camera cutout position on certain devices?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Do I really need to build the profiles from scratch?
A: We do not impose any restrictions on whether you should build it from scratch or not – focus on the outcome from the user’s perspective. What matters most is the quality and polish of the final result. That said, a from-scratch approach would be more beneficial in the context of eliminating legacy bugs.
Q: Can we have mockups for the Settings screen?
A: Feel free to implement this screen as you see fit. We consider this as a bonus task.
Q: Which link should we send in 'Profile Default 3.png'?
A: If the other party has incoming calls restricted, send them a link via 'Calls' → 'Create Call Link'.
Q: The icons provided earlier have a solid background.
A: We apologize for the inconvenience. We are attaching below the updated icons.
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We are pleased to issue the following clarifications regarding the Android Contest. Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project? A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing…
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We’ve completed our evaluation and decided to further expand the list of nominees to include even more notable submissions.
The final results will be announced by July 10.
In the meantime, feel free to explore other submissions.
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ContestBot is now ready to accept submissions for the Android Contest 2025, Round 1.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
- An .apk file (release build). Make sure your code uses your own api and package ID, and that login works with the production server in the submitted build.
- A link to the commit on a public GitHub repository, forked from the Telegram-Android repository.
Note: Your repository may stay private until the deadline. Entries that are not using their own package id will be penalized.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
- An .apk file (release build). Make sure your code uses your own api and package ID, and that login works with the production server in the submitted build.
- A link to the commit on a public GitHub repository, forked from the Telegram-Android repository.
Note: Your repository may stay private until the deadline. Entries that are not using their own package id will be penalized.
The first-ever contest for content creators turned out to be a great success.
The submission count speaks for itself – we received 461 entries. After filtering out incomplete and empty submissions, we grabbed some popcorn and dove deep into the colorful kaleidoscope of hundreds of videos you created.
We’d like to thank each and every one of you – for your dedication, time, and boundless creativity. What you did was much more than simply taking part in Telegram’s competition – it was about telling the world the truth. The truth about who truly paves the way of digital innovation.
Since all of your creations are truly unique, we abstained from traditional prize places this time. Instead, we’ve defined several categories, and each video within a category below will receive a winner’s fee of $2,000.
Meet the winners!
Holy Hamster – Channel | Told a fairytale about Messengerland.
Suave Kangaroo – Channel | Showed which cat is falling behind.
Noble Leopard – Channel | Made it clear: jealousy comes in green.
Caring Fox – Channel | Animated both apps in an unexpected way.
Swift Mule – Channel | Drew a spy-themed pixel cartoon.
Kooky Jackal – Channel | Deleted WA from their phone.
Hairy Whale – Channel | Made great use of a trending meme.
Fancy Jackal – Channel | Showed us the WA user's POV.
Big Whale – Channel | Reminded us of classic ads – as if the company were a person.
Sexy Puffin – Channel | Documented the development of messaging civilization.
Tall Sloth – Channel | Imagined what a WA office might look like.
Merry Horse – Channel | Showed what a trivia competiton between messengers could look like.
Humble Peacock – Channel | Showcased city crime stories.
Tactful Antelope – Channel | Made us rewatch Matrix.
Sacred Gecko – Channel | Yet another twist on personification.
Small Goat – Channel | Delivered a slick ad.
Holy Skunk – Channel | Revealed a conversation between two messengers.
Quiet Squirrel – Channel | Delivered a sleek one-to-one comparison.
Nimble Tiger – Channel | Presented us who is the source.
Sexy Kiwi – Channel | Derived a formula: innovate – not just update.
Lucky Llama – Channel | Spun up a carousel of features.
Clever Kangaroo – Channel | Outlined a minimalist feature timeline.
Jolly Gnat – Channel | Explained why converting people isn’t always easy.
Stylish Peacock – Channel | Showed the clash between prehistoric tribes and alien technologies.
Sleek Gull – Channel | Told us who is the real innovator.
Tall Dragon – Channel | Left us speechless.
Cute Cobra – Channel | Shared a story of two trains.
Agile Sheep – Channel | Portrayed WA R&D department’s daily routine in an utterly surreal way.
Small Wombat – Channel | Leaned into the trending brainrot meme aesthetic.
Quick Gecko – Channel | Sang a song.
Smart Bat – Channel | Revealed which place serves fresh food – and which one doesn’t.
Kind Spider – Channel | Uncovered the untold side of confession.
Sexy Beetle – Channel | Proved nothing beats a good old western.
Wise Bee – Channel | Eliminated Skynet’s servant.
If you do not see your entry among the winners – do not get upset. The competition was tough and intense, and you will definitely make it next time!
We are also expanding the scope of this contest – watch for Round 2 announcement in the next couple weeks.
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There is one more thing.
Although the winner list cannot be stretched further, we’ve decided to increase the prize fund anyway and award even more submissions with bonuses – each contestant in the list below will receive a bonus of $300. We strongly advise you to keep these bonuses – they may be of a great use for R2.
Large Squirrel – Channel
Hairy Gnat – Channel
Able Spider – Channel
Classy Lion – Channel
Clever Cobra – Channel
Happy Fox – Channel
Giant Dolphin – Channel
Brave Zebra – Channel
Sleek Lynx – Channel
Stout Kangaroo – Channel
Fair Gnat – Channel
Merry Spider – Channel
Eager Unicorn – Channel
Nice Jackal – Channel
Mighty Kitten – Channel
Agile Goose – Channel
Quiet Owl – Channel
Tall Shark – Channel
Magic Starfish – Channel
Happy Jackal – Channel
Bossy Hyena – Channel
Cuddly Eagle – Channel
Mindful Lion – Channel
Busy Phoenix – Channel
Bright Bull – Channel
Witty Crab – Channel
Mad Camel – Channel
Magic Panda – Channel
Sacred Lion – Channel
Little Raven – Channel
Sharp Wombat – Channel
Sexy Hedgehog – Channel
Cuddly Lemur – Channel
Kind Owl – Channel
Gentle Croc – Channel
Sunny Jaguar – Channel
Bright Scorpion – Channel
Smart Crab – Channel
Sunny Hamster – Channel
Humble Mantis – Channel
Tidy Dolphin – Channel
Noble Hamster – Channel
Ace Crow – Channel
Dashing Tapir – Channel
Night Meerkat – Channel
Rich Kangaroo – Channel
Congratulations to the winners and have a nice Friday ahead!
Although the winner list cannot be stretched further, we’ve decided to increase the prize fund anyway and award even more submissions with bonuses – each contestant in the list below will receive a bonus of $300. We strongly advise you to keep these bonuses – they may be of a great use for R2.
Large Squirrel – Channel
Hairy Gnat – Channel
Able Spider – Channel
Classy Lion – Channel
Clever Cobra – Channel
Happy Fox – Channel
Giant Dolphin – Channel
Brave Zebra – Channel
Sleek Lynx – Channel
Stout Kangaroo – Channel
Fair Gnat – Channel
Merry Spider – Channel
Eager Unicorn – Channel
Nice Jackal – Channel
Mighty Kitten – Channel
Agile Goose – Channel
Quiet Owl – Channel
Tall Shark – Channel
Magic Starfish – Channel
Happy Jackal – Channel
Bossy Hyena – Channel
Cuddly Eagle – Channel
Mindful Lion – Channel
Busy Phoenix – Channel
Bright Bull – Channel
Witty Crab – Channel
Mad Camel – Channel
Magic Panda – Channel
Sacred Lion – Channel
Little Raven – Channel
Sharp Wombat – Channel
Sexy Hedgehog – Channel
Cuddly Lemur – Channel
Kind Owl – Channel
Gentle Croc – Channel
Sunny Jaguar – Channel
Bright Scorpion – Channel
Smart Crab – Channel
Sunny Hamster – Channel
Humble Mantis – Channel
Tidy Dolphin – Channel
Noble Hamster – Channel
Ace Crow – Channel
Dashing Tapir – Channel
Night Meerkat – Channel
Rich Kangaroo – Channel
Congratulations to the winners and have a nice Friday ahead!
Telegram Contests
ContestBot is now ready to accept submissions for the Android Contest 2025, Round 1.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
Kind reminder for all participants in the Android Contest:
Please make sure to prepare everything in advance and avoid postponing your submission until the very last moment.
Please make sure to prepare everything in advance and avoid postponing your submission until the very last moment.