Unable to open channel chat (‘View Discussion’)

[r4d1sh]

Checklist

• [x] I am reporting an issue in existing functionality that does not work as intended
• [x] I've searched for existing GitHub issues

Description

For channels that have enabled private messaging, the ‘Discussion’ button to open the channel chat disappears and is replaced by a ‘Message’ button. To access the chat, you have to use Telegram Desktop.

Expected Behavior

The button to open the channel chat should remain accessible — for example, in the pop-up menu when clicking the ‘More’ button.

Actual Behavior

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to open the chat of a channel that has enabled private messaging.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Telegram
2. Find a channel that has enabled private messaging.
3. See it, you can't find button to open chat of this channel.

Environment

Device: iPhone 13 Pro Max

iOS version: 18.5

App version: 11.13.3

[coolroman]

This bug still persists. Any updates ?