
SchildiChat
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Compared to other clients, it provides a more classic instant messenger feel, while still providing the full functionality of the reference client.
The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing for end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more.
Compared to the Element app, SchildiChat features following changes:
- A unified chat list for both direct and group chats
- Optional message bubbles
- Follows the system setting for dark/light mode
- Further small usability improvements
SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/SchildiChat-android
More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/
Packages
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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pair with Bluetooth devicesAllows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera at any time.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone at any time.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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route calls through the systemAllows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
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This app can appear on top of other appsThis app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Download APK 65 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
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run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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pair with Bluetooth devicesAllows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
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have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera at any time.
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record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone at any time.
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read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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route calls through the systemAllows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
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change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
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This app can appear on top of other appsThis app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download APK 54 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
prevent phone from sleepingAllows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
-
run at startupAllows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
ask to ignore battery optimizationsAllows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
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pair with Bluetooth devicesAllows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
-
have full network accessAllows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
read your contactsAllows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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run foreground serviceAllows the app to make use of foreground services.
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control vibrationAllows the app to control the vibrator.
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take pictures and videosThis app can take pictures and record videos using the camera at any time.
-
record audioThis app can record audio using the microphone at any time.
-
read the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
route calls through the systemAllows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience.
-
change your audio settingsAllows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
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android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
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This app can appear on top of other appsThis app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
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view network connectionsAllows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storageAllows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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use fingerprint hardwareAllows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
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view Wi-Fi connectionsAllows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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use biometric hardwareAllows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
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com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
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com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
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me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download APK 53 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
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