Element Classic

Element Classic

Previous generation Element

Element Creations Ltd. Internet Messaging Phone & SMS Voice & Video Chat

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Description

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.

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.6.60 current
54a3108546721f9b…
 2026-06-26 70 MB API 21
1.6.60
200922768ae13afc…
 2026-06-26 71 MB API 21
1.6.60
8db676bdfb485caf…
 2026-06-26 69 MB API 21
1.6.60
00d07f71eede0642…
 2026-06-26 66 MB API 21
1.6.58
1d73fb2f18b7b7e5…
 2026-06-21 70 MB API 21
1.6.58
0bfa0721ccb4ccbb…
 2026-06-21 71 MB API 21
1.6.58
129f434007c1735e…
 2026-06-21 69 MB API 21
1.6.58
8b157f5d1069c801…
 2026-06-21 66 MB API 21
1.6.52
66f8aecb050eff7d…
 2026-03-10 73 MB API 21
1.6.52
735b33be56f68c87…
 2026-03-10 74 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
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  • Read contactsAccess the address book.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • Change calendarCreate and change appointments.
  • Read calendarRead appointments.
  • app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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