SchildiChat Next

SchildiChat Next

Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X

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Description

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/

What’s new (0.11.4-ex_26_6_2)

- Update codebase to Element X v26.06.2
- Handle matrix URIs in formatted messages
- Bigger font for messages containing only custom emotes (same as for emoji-only messages)
- Fix rendering inline image fallbacks in notifications, room list and replies

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
0.11.4-ex_26_6_2 current
921dfb3c7f90e618…
 2026-06-16 153 MB API 24
0.11.4-ex_26_6_2
5521c6f06bc31e0f…
 2026-06-16 154 MB API 24
0.11.4-ex_26_6_2
f44ddda8d6162e61…
 2026-06-16 154 MB API 24
0.11.4-ex_26_6_2
2a9173c6a5b7eb41…
 2026-06-16 122 MB API 24
0.11.3-ex_26_5_2
10a9a3a6ab22da13…
 2026-05-30 150 MB API 24
0.11.3-ex_26_5_2
9aa9361a49492db8…
 2026-05-30 151 MB API 24
0.11.3-ex_26_5_2
4c990d1457fdb487…
 2026-05-30 151 MB API 24
0.11.3-ex_26_5_2
66c4f5c615f307db…
 2026-05-30 119 MB API 24
0.11.2-ex_26_5_1
53dca454195c36f3…
 2026-05-20 150 MB API 24
0.11.2-ex_26_5_1
8491536f47944aac…
 2026-05-20 150 MB API 24

Permissions

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

  • Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
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  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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