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Download Element Classic APK 1.6.48 x86_64 · Android 21+

By Element Creations Limited • Updated March 04, 2026
Communication x86_64 React Native 72.74 MB
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This is the x86_64 build of Element Classic 1.6.48. Intel-architecture builds are useful for Android emulators (BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, Android Studio AVD), Chromebooks running ARC, and the small number of Intel-CPU Android phones. Most physical Android phones should download the ARM variant instead.

File size: 72.7 MB   •   Min Android: 21   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 40106484   •   Framework: React Native   •   Permissions: 34

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File Information

Package Nameim.vector.app
Version Name1.6.48
Version Code40106484
Architecturex86_64
Min Android VersionAndroid 21 (API 35)
Main Activityim.vector.application.features.Alias
FrameworkReact Native
File Size72.74 MB
Signature (SHA1)C93E027B9F69CA7B401185594977BC64B8559919
File Hash (SHA256)33a780f20d43e840bdf971830b611c768ce754f702c2c1451103474913ae1921

What's New

Main changes in this version: change app name.
Full changelog:
github.com/element-hq/element-android/releases

App 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.
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APK Permissions 34

  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
  • android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
  • android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
  • android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
  • android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • im.vector.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Other Variants

This release has multiple variants (e.g. diff architectures).

armeabi-v7a
Developer

Name: Element Creations Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions about Element Classic APK

This variant is built for 64-bit Intel (Android emulators, Chromebooks). If your device's CPU matches, this is the smallest, fastest version to install.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 21 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.