Element Classic v1.6.50
APK · 74.9 MB · version code 40106504 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded Feb 14, 2026
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v1.6.66, uploaded Sep 28, 2026 — about 7 months after this one.
- Size: this file is 74.9 MB; the latest is 71.7 MB (3.3 MB smaller).
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v1.6.50 (40106504)
- Uploaded
- Feb 14, 2026
- Size
- 74.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 3.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- C9:3E:02:7B:9F:69:CA:7B:40:11:85:59:49:77:BC:64:B8:55:99:19
- Signed by
- O=New Vector Ltd.
- File name
- im-vector-app-40106504-73561021-ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee.apk
- Package
- im.vector.app
- Downloads (all versions)
- 1M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 16 · Medium 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
Permissions (33)
This version 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
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 14, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “New Vector Ltd.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks
- Developer signature not checked yet Feb 14, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Feb 14, 2026
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install Element Classic on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 149.9 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (74.9 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap im-vector-app-40106504-73561021-ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be ad63a28012f84d99788f28c3afa6c2ee. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Element Classic — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.