diff --git a/bundles/mautrix-telegram/files/config.yaml b/bundles/mautrix-telegram/files/config.yaml
index 25d0518..202af98 100644
--- a/bundles/mautrix-telegram/files/config.yaml
+++ b/bundles/mautrix-telegram/files/config.yaml
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ bridge:
     inline_images: false
     image_as_file_size: 10
     max_document_size: 500
-    parallel_file_transfer: true
+    parallel_file_transfer: false # incompatible with matrix-media-repo
     federate_rooms: true
     animated_sticker:
         target: gif