element-ios/README.md

# Element iOS

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Element iOS is an iOS [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) client provided by [Element](https://element.io/). It is based on [MatrixKit](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-ios-kit) and [MatrixSDK](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-ios-sdk).

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## Beta testing 

You can try last beta build by accessing our [TestFlight Public Link](https://testflight.apple.com/join/lCeTuDKM). For questions and feedback about latest TestFlight build, please access the [Element iOS Matrix room](#element-ios:matrix.org).

## Build instructions

To build the application please refer to the [installation guide](./INSTALL.md).

## Contributing

If you want to contribute to Element iOS code or translations please refer to the [contribution guide](CONTRIBUTING.md).

## Support

When you are experiencing an issue on Element iOS. Please first search in [GitHub issues](https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/issues)
and then in [Element iOS Matrix chat room](#element-ios:matrix.org).
If after your research you still have a question, ask at our [Matrix chat room](#element-ios:matrix.org). Otherwise feel free to create a GitHub issue if you encounter a bug or a crash, by explaining clearly in detail what happened. You can also perform bug reporting (Rageshake) from the Element application by shaking your phone or going to the application settings. This is especially recommended when you encounter a crash.

## Copyright & License

Copyright (c) 2014-2017 OpenMarket Ltd Copyright (c) 2017 Vector Creations Ltd Copyright (c) 2017-2019 New Vector Ltd

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this work except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License in the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file, or at:

[http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0)

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.