Element Classic

Previous generation Element

Vector Creations Limited · im.vector.app

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v1.6.66 71.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.6.66 (40106664)
Updated: Sep 28, 2026 (10 days ago)
APK size: 71.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: May 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 33 (12 sensitive)
Website: riot.im
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Element Classic is an app by Vector Creations Limited in the Communication category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

It asks for 33 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.6.62.

What's new in v1.6.66

Add migration banner to Element X.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organisations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features. 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.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.50.

v1.6.66 LATEST Sep 28, 2026 71.7 MB TRUSTED v1.6.62 Jul 28, 2026 71.7 MB TRUSTED v1.6.60 Jun 25, 2026 71.7 MB TRUSTED v1.6.50 Feb 14, 2026 74.9 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “New Vector Ltd.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Sep 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 28, 2026
Signed byO=New Vector Ltd.
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C9:3E:02:7B:9F:69:CA:7B:40:11:85:59:49:77:BC:64:B8:55:99:19
File MD57f6e4ad6fd3a947e7411c3b2b051c3e1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (33)

Element Classic requests 33 permissions, 12 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Foreground service media projection android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Foreground service phone call android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) im.vector.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Element Classic APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Element Classic APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7f6e4ad6fd3a947e7411c3b2b051c3e1.