MX Connect

Connection service for Cognex MX readers

Cognex Corporation · com.cognex.mxconnect

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1K+ downloads v2.0.3 (122) 2.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.0.3 (122) (122)
Updated: Dec 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 2.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 26, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 5 (1 sensitive)
Website: cmbdn.cognex.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MX Connect is an app by Cognex Corporation in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read media images.

What's new in v2.0.3 (122)

- Updated for Android 13. - New permission (Post notification) is required to see MX Connect notifications in the status bar. Go to MX Connect settings and check Show notifications. - This is the final maintenance release of MX Connect.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

MX Connect provides the interface between an Android phone and a Cognex MX Mobile Terminal. MX Connect manages the USB data connection, provides an Intent interface for communication and management of the MX device. MX Connect is also available for Android Enterprise to manage the MX Mobile Terminal via a Mobile Device Management platform that supports AppConfig. Unless you are using your MX Mobile Terminal solely in keyboard wedge mode, MX Connect is required for proper communication between Android applications and the MX device. When first installing and using MX Connect, be sure to grant it permission to act as the default application for USB communication with the MX device when prompted by the Android operating system.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 18, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Cognex Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 18, 2025
Validated against Google Play Dec 18, 2025
Signed byCN=www.cognex.com, OU=ID Products, O=Cognex Corporation, L=Natick, ST=Massachusetts, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)90:10:CB:24:43:32:A2:49:B5:4F:F3:37:C8:27:2E:B1:EA:99:D7:9B
File MD548d01e5699ea57798695e3ad95685d87
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

MX Connect requests 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Usb accessory android.hardware.usb.accessory
USB host android.hardware.usb.host

MX Connect APK: questions and answers

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 MX 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 48d01e5699ea57798695e3ad95685d87.