Problem setting up Element for use with homeserver in networks where matrix.org resources are blocked

[ipavlenko14]

Steps to reproduce

1. Block access to matrix.org on your firewall (alternatively - come to Russia)
2. Install and launch element app
3. Tap Sign In
4. Wait until server connection error appears

Outcome

What did you expect?

Application before connecting to any network resources must suggest a choice:

1. use matrix.org
2. use homeserver, in this case no attempts to connect with matrix.org should be made

What happened instead?

User can never specify homeserver because of connection error to default server, which is not needed at all.

The workaround is using VPN (e.g. orbot) to pass the first screen, then disable VPN and set up homeserver.

Your phone model

Pixel 7

Operating system version

Android 15

Application version and app store

1.6.24 from FDroid

Homeserver

No response

Will you send logs?

No

Are you willing to provide a PR?

No

[bro2020]

Access to matrix.org is not closed for no reason. If this happened, it means that you need to immediately leave the place where you are. Or even better, get together and solve the problems in your country. And do not look for solutions to the problems that your country creates for the whole world, outside its borders. The Matrix was created for free people, not slaves who kill people for money.