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    Useful low tech workaround for Matrix

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      • TotalRandoT Offline
        TotalRando
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        Over the many months I have used UT, I have been looking for a good way to use Matrix. Even though we have FluffyChat I've found it's pretty useless for most things except chat notifications.

        Solution? Use the desktop version of Element (make a webapp for it) and sign into FluffyChat, which will give you Matrix notifications. Granted Element works best sideways on the phone.


        Nerd with UT on a OnePlus One. OnePlus 6T waiting in the wings for VoLTE.

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          prog-amateur @TotalRando
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          @totalrando Hello, I have to thank you for this workaround.

          I am sad that Element isn't in Ubuntu Touch because Fluffy Chat seems not up to date (according to a review in the open store).

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          • TotalRandoT Offline
            TotalRando @prog-amateur
            last edited by TotalRando

            @prog-amateur The Element app would have to be programmed by their team (for an official app) or an independent debeloper for a compatible app. You can find some folks who are doing things with Fluffychat by searching for it.

            The advantage of desktop Element is- despite the missing button symbols- is the ability to send files, pics and emojis.


            Nerd with UT on a OnePlus One. OnePlus 6T waiting in the wings for VoLTE.

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              TotalRando @prog-amateur
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              @prog-amateur Also, if you are new to UT, you can make an Element web app with Webber in the App store.


              Nerd with UT on a OnePlus One. OnePlus 6T waiting in the wings for VoLTE.

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              • PhoenixLandPiratP Offline
                PhoenixLandPirat
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                FluffyChat seems to work fine for me minus syncing sometimes, I suppose using element web might work well if you use a phone with a physical keyboard, such as the PinePhone or Fx tec, I dont imagine it would be to useable without them.

                Then you could enjoy features like the new spaces, and encrypted chats without installing a deb package, however a up to date native app with these features will always be better than a webapp, just needs more love and attention.

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                  @phoenixlandpirat said in Useful low tech workaround for Matrix:

                  a up to date native app with these features will always be better than a webapp, just needs more love and attention.

                  +1

                  Critics are the true Positives | OnePlus 3T, Lumia 950

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                  • TotalRandoT Offline
                    TotalRando @PhoenixLandPirat
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                    @phoenixlandpirat I use Element web with the UT keyboard fine, It's just easier to use sideways for me. Fluffy just doesn't work for me; I can't sync it at all and as I understand it, not much can be done until certain upgrades. I prefer web apps as I don't have to wait for native app support.


                    Nerd with UT on a OnePlus One. OnePlus 6T waiting in the wings for VoLTE.

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                    • saveurlinuxS Offline
                      saveurlinux @PhoenixLandPirat
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                      @phoenixlandpirat I like fluffyChat but since some time I do not receive any more notification 😞

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