IQ Connect

IQ Connect is a resource for those working in the mineral products industries.

The Institute of Quarrying · com.resultsdirect.eventsential.branded.iqconnect

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v2025.v2.1 83.6 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2025.v2.1 (7200022)
Updated: Aug 3, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 83.6 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Mar 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (1 sensitive)
Website: quarrying.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

IQ Connect is an app by The Institute of Quarrying in the Productivity category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2023.v4.0, the APK grew from 41.8 MB to 83.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 13 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 2025.v1.3.

What's new in v2025.v2.1

This update includes a redesigned login and account screen, the ability to set your own one-on-one meeting locations, improved search fields, more social media options in profiles, and various performance enhancements for a smoother experience. Have a feature idea or need support? Contact us directly through the app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

IQ Connect is a resource for anyone working in the mineral products and extractives industries. If you have an operational or leadership role, easily access guidance on a range of topics directly from your mobile. This is a global service providing industry leading learning materials. This app brings together industry recognised standards, principles and processes in a digestible format. It provides information on all the stages within the extraction and processing of mineral products. In addition, it also contains the IQ Skills Wheel – the tool used by IQ members to build their all-round knowledge and professionalism. The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has been supporting people working in the mineral products and extractive industries for more than 100 years. We are the only professional body with the history, knowledge and international experience to advise both individuals and organisations about the skills, training and personal development needs required to build successful careers within this industry.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2023.v4.0. Since v2025.v1.3 it requires Android 9+.

v2025.v2.1 LATEST Aug 3, 2025 83.6 MB TRUSTED v2025.v1.3 Jun 25, 2025 81.3 MB TRUSTED v2023.v5.2 Jun 3, 2024 44.7 MB TRUSTED v2023.v4.0 Oct 14, 2023 41.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 3, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Results Direct” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 3, 2025
Validated against Google Play Aug 3, 2025
Signed byO=Results Direct
Signing certificate (SHA-1)5F:D7:E2:8B:CA:A2:92:8E:52:BE:DC:9C:54:C4:FA:12:83:46:4E:8D
File MD5138160db6fbfdd291d881be333860741
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

IQ Connect requests 13 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.resultsdirect.eventsential.branded.iqconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.resultsdirect.eventsential.branded.iqconnect.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

IQ Connect APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of IQ Connect for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 2023.v5.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2023.v5.2 · 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 IQ Connect 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 138160db6fbfdd291d881be333860741.