Element Classic
v1.6.50 · 74.9 MB · code 40106504
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File information
UpdatedFeb 14, 2026
PublishedMay 20, 2021
Packageim.vector.app
Versionv1.6.50 (40106504)
Size74.9 MB
MD5ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee
Min SDK21
ABIsx86-64
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA1C9:3E:02:7B:9F:69:CA:7B:40:11:85:59:49:77:BC:64:B8:55:99:19
SignerO=New Vector Ltd.
Total downloads1,000,000
This version1,000,000
DeveloperVector Creations Limited
Age ratingHigh Maturity
What's new in v1.6.50
Main changes in this version: dependency update.
Full changelog: https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/releases
Full changelog: https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/releases
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2026-02-14
- Signature SHA1 C9:3E:02:7B:9F:69:CA:7B:40:11:85:59:49:77:BC:64:B8:55:99:19
- File MD5 ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee
How to install Element Classic v1.6.50 on Android 5.0 Lollipop+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 74.9 MB of free storage.
- Grab im.vector.app_40106504.apk — hit the Download button above (74.9 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches ad63a28012f84d99…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find im.vector.app_40106504.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read O=New Vector Ltd.. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open Element Classic — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Element Classic icon in your app drawer (this build targets x86-64 devices).
Common install errors for Element Classic
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android 5.0 Lollipop or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.