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SchildiChat Next

Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X
New in version 0.11.0-ex_26_3_3
- Update codebase to Element X v26.03.3
- New rewritten formatted message rendering to improve display of inline images, collapsible messages, spoilers and more
- Hide spoiler content in room previews and notifications
- Add setting to hide deleted messages
- Add setting for two letter initials fallback avatars
SchildiChat Next is a client for the matrix protocol, based on the Element X app.
Similarly to Element X, this SchildiChat Android rewrite should still be considered beta, as it lacks some functionality which one might expect from a fully-featured chat app, compared to the old SchildiChat implementation.

The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing you to select a server provider of your choice (or even self-host your own server), enabling you to communicate with end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more.

SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/schildichat-android-next
More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/

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  • Version 0.11.0-ex_26_3_3 (11504) suggested Added on Mar 22, 2026

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  • Version 0.11.0-ex_26_3_3 (11503) - Added on Mar 23, 2026

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  • Version 0.11.0-ex_26_3_3 (11502) - Added on Mar 22, 2026

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  • Version 0.11.0-ex_26_3_3 (11501) - Added on Mar 23, 2026

    armeabi-v7a

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  • New in version 0.10.10-ex_25_10_0
    - Update codebase to Element X v25.10.0
    - Allow upstream and downstream space navigation to co-exist more gracefully
    - Add "invites" pseudo space
    - Fix some cases of ignored user settings
  • Version 0.10.10-ex_25_10_0 (11004) - Added on Oct 27, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.10-ex_25_10_0 (11003) - Added on Oct 27, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.10-ex_25_10_0 (11002) - Added on Oct 30, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.10-ex_25_10_0 (11001) - Added on Oct 27, 2025

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  • New in version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1
    Update codebase to Element X v25.07.1
  • Version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1 (10404) - Added on Aug 13, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1 (10403) - Added on Aug 10, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1 (10402) - Added on Aug 10, 2025

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  • Version 0.10.4-ex_25_7_1 (10401) - Added on Aug 10, 2025

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