Element X - Secure Chat & Call
The collaboration capabilities include chat & video calls with the modern set of features such as:
• public & private channels
• room moderation & access control
• replies, reactions, polls, read receipts, pinned messages, etc.
• simultaneous chat & calls (picture in picture)
• decentralized & federated communication across organizations
All this comes in a secure & sovereign fashion without compromising responsiveness or overall usability of the app:
• enterprise-grade single sign-on
• easy & secure login & device verification via QR-code
• end to end encryption & zero trust
• protection against MITM & other cyber attacks
If you’re a new user, use the new Element X app from the start. Compared to the current Element app you will get:
• greatly enhanced performance, sleek user interface and overall better user experience
• enterprise-grade support for single sign-on (OIDC)
• QR-code based login & device verification
• natively integrated Element Call for video calls
• continuous improvements, bug fixes and new features
If you’re an existing user, using the current Element app - check out the new Element X and start planning your transition. The current Element app will be phased out and will only get critical security updates.
Own your data
Matrix-based, Element X lets you self-host your data or choose from any free public server (the default is matrix.org, but there are plenty of others to choose from). However you host, you have ownership; it’s your data. You’re not the product. You’re in control.
Interoperate natively
Enjoy the freedom of the Matrix open standard! You have native interoperability with any other Matrix-based app. So just like email, it doesn't matter if your friends, partners or customers are on a different Matrix-based app - you can still connect.
Encrypt your data
Enjoy your right to private conversations - free from data mining, ads and all the rest of it - and stay secure. Only the people in your conversation can read your messages.
Chat across multiple devices
Stay in touch wherever you are with fully synchronized message history across all your devices, even those running Element legacy app, and on the web at https://app.element.io
The application requires the android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission to enable the installation of applications received as attachments, ensuring seamless and convenient access to new software within the app.
The application requires the USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT permission to ensure our users can effectively receive call notifications even when their devices are locked.
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- License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only
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x86_64
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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x86
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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arm64-v8a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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armeabi-v7a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 98 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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x86
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 94 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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arm64-v8a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 88 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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armeabi-v7a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 67 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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x86_64
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 96 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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x86
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
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request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
-
use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 93 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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arm64-v8a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
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access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
-
have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
-
show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
-
use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 87 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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armeabi-v7a
This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access approximate location only in the foregroundThis app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
-
access precise location only in the foregroundThis app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
-
run foreground service with the type "microphone"Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
-
have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
-
show notificationsAllows the app to show notifications
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
-
request install packagesAllows an application to request installation of packages.
-
use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
-
use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
-
display notifications as full screen activities on a locked deviceAllows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
-
control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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io.element.android.x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 66 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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