SchildiChat Next
Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X
| AppID: | chat.schildi.android |
| Author: | SpiritCroc |
| License: | AGPL-3.0-only |
| InRepoSince: | 2024-11-29 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2026-06-16 |
| LastAppUpdate: | Unknown |
| LastVersion: | 0.11.4-ex_26_6_2 |
| Categories: | Internet, Messaging |
| Google Play: | Check if it's there |
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/
WhatsNew:
- 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
While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.
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Version 0.11.4-ex_26_6_2 (2026-06-16) 
Android Versions:
- Target: 16.0
- MinVer: 7.0
- ABIs: x86_64
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