Chats and translation

Locked chats

Lock a chat with your fingerprint and hide the locked chats folder.

For chats you don't want anyone holding your phone to see:

Open the person's profile → Lock chat.
Opening it needs your fingerprint or phone PIN.
It appears in the Locked chats folder, and its notifications only say "Tellu · New message", with no name and no text.
Hide this folder: the folder never appears. To open it, long-press the "Messages" title.

Your phone needs a screen lock (fingerprint or PIN).

Still need help?

Write to us in the app (More → Support) or by email. We answer in your language.

support@mytellu.app

Messaging: the basics
Who you can message, what the message ticks mean, and replying, reacting and deleting for everyone.Translation in chats
Messages arrive translated automatically, with dialects and slang understood and a preview of what the other person will read.Photos, videos, files and voice messages
Send photos, videos, documents and voice messages, with photo tools, secret photos and size limits.Stickers
151 animated Tellu stickers, and make your own sticker from your photo.Groups
Create a group of up to 100 members, invite links, admin rights, and who is added directly or invited.Organising your chats
Filters, automatic sections, pinning and listening to new messages.