element-hq / element-hq/element-android

upgrading from 1.6.2 to 1.6.10 throws migration exception for the encryption keys

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Kotlin
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Description

### Steps to reproduce

1. Install Element messenger version 1.6.2 or below
2. Follow the auth process
3. Send some messages
4. try to install the latest 1.6.10 or above version, the app crashes at startup and you loose the session and keys

### Outcome

Upgrade from old version to new

#### What happened instead?
Lost my session and encryption keys.

### Your phone model

Xiaomi 12T PRo

### Operating system version

14

### Application version and app store

Element 1.6.2 kotlin crypto

### Homeserver

matrix.unpluggedsystems.app

### Will you send logs?

Yes

### Are you willing to provide a PR?

No

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