GenK

This is the official app of Genk read the VC Corp released.

VCCORP · vcc.mobilenewsreader.genk

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v3.5.2 36.9 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v3.5.2 (375)
Updated: Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 36.9 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Feb 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 41 (8 sensitive)
Website: vccorp.vn
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GenK is an app by VCCORP in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.5.1, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 41 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including call phone, approximate location and read phone status and identity. Compared with version 3.5.1, it adds 1 new permission (“Real get tasks”) and drops 2 (“Bluetooth connect” and “Get tasks”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Gen K is the leading information site for the tech fanatic. Only at Gen K, the hottest technology news is constantly updated and refreshed. This place synthesizes articles that are invested in the highest level of brainpower, mentioning interesting issues in the world of technology and science that you may not know, sharing knowledge, tips or easily. apply. Gen K newspaper reader app version has been optimized and developed with the desire to give users the fastest and most convenient digital world news update application in Vietnam. ICT news: Updating all - frequency - breaking hot news about the information technology industry Internet: Tales of the tech giants. Discovery: Revealing hidden corners, decoding science and technology mysteries that not everyone knows. Tips: Combine cool tricks that you should know and apply right away. Digital Toys: Objective and in-depth review of the features of the latest technology products. Emagazine: Articles are invested in the highest level, covering interesting issues in the world of technology and science.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.5.1. Since v3.5.2 it requires Android 7.0+.

v3.5.2 LATEST Aug 21, 2026 36.9 MB TRUSTED v3.5.1 Dec 31, 2023 36.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Vietnam Communications Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 21, 2026
Signed byCN=Vccorp, O=Vietnam Communications Corporation, L=Ha Noi, ST=Hai Ba Trung, C=84
Signing certificate (SHA-1)97:35:B5:79:1F:4F:09:E4:2B:2C:A3:DD:25:7F:C1:E0:3F:08:E8:CF
File MD583679a82ac3ecce5b41d0fdb70cd7d17
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (41)

GenK requests 41 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) vcc.mobilenewsreader.genk.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) vcc.mobilenewsreader.genk.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Real get tasks android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Telephony (SIM) android.hardware.telephony
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

GenK APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of GenK for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.5.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.5.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the GenK APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 83679a82ac3ecce5b41d0fdb70cd7d17.