You must call the_content function in the current template, in order for Element

As of the latest update to this plugin I now notice the following error when trying to create a new page which happens to be the Home page:

“Sorry, the content area was not found in your page. You must call the_content function in the current template, in order for Elementor to work on this page.”

This never happened before and it only happens if the Home page is selected in Settings –> Reading. If I use a different page then all is fine. The instructions state the following:

“Add the_content function into the page template’s code.
This is the line you need to add: <?php the_content(); ?>”

This is odd as I’m using the default TwentySeventeen theme. I’ve tried custom themes and get the same result. Per these instructions, I’d have to add this statement to every theme I plan to use. This seems totally unnecessary. Plus the instructions doesn’t acknowledge if this is to be added to the frontpage.php file or the functions.php file.
Is there any accountability in terms of pinpointing the exact issue and why it started after this recent update? This would include knowing where, and how, specifically to add this statement? If not then this forces you to have to create the page and if it’s to be the home page select it after you’ve made the changes.

Any responses appreciated

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