How To Disable and Turn Off Stories Feature in Telegram Messaging App

• Long press on a story circle from the top bar
• Select “Hide Stories” from the menu options
• Repeat for every story you want to hide

Use Telegram X

• Telegram X is an official alternate Telegram client with no Stories feature
• Available on Android and iOS app stores

Install an Older Version of Telegram

• Search for and install an APK file of a version before Stories (Android only)
• Make sure to enable installation from “Unknown Sources”

Use a Third Party Telegram Client

• Options like Plus Messenger have settings to disable Stories
• Be careful to use reputable third party clients

So in summary, while you can’t completely turn off Stories, you can hide them individually or use an alternate Telegram client. I’d recommend Telegram X as the easiest option to avoid Stories. Let me know if you have any other questions!