element-hq / element-hq/element-x-android

Add default background image for rooms (like WhatsApp and Telegram)

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Kotlin
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Description

### Your use case

Issue Description:
Currently, the chat rooms have a plain, empty background. Unlike WhatsApp and Telegram, there is no default background image or wallpaper to make the chat interface more visually appealing and less枯燥 (monotonous).

Suggestion / Feature Request:
Please add a default background image / wallpaper for all chat rooms, similar to WhatsApp and Telegram. This could be:

A subtle, light pattern or gradient

An option to choose from 3–5 built-in wallpapers

Later, an option for users to set custom backgrounds

Expected behavior:
When a user opens any room, instead of a solid white/gray background, they see a soft default wallpaper that makes the chat interface feel more familiar and comfortable.

### Have you considered any alternatives?

-

### Additional context

Even a simple default wallpaper (like Telegram's dotted pattern or WhatsApp's subtle texture) would greatly improve the visual experience. This feature is especially requested by users coming from other messaging apps.

Image

### Are you willing to provide a PR?

Yes

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests, so first locate the room screen and inspect how its current solid background is applied. Add a subtle default wallpaper for chat rooms, then verify that opening rooms shows it consistently without reducing message readability.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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