DriveDroid (Paid)
DriveDroid allows you to boot your PC from ISO/IMG files stored on your phone. This is ideal for trying Linux distributions or always having a rescue-system on the go... without the need to burn different CDs or USB pendrives.
DriveDroid also includes a convenient download menu where you can download USB-images of a number of operating systems from your phone (like Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE and Arch Linux). Around 35 different systems are available at this moment.
You can also create blank USB-images which allows you to have a blank USB-drive. From your PC you can store files onto the USB-drive, but also use tools on your PC to write images to the drive.
Notes
• This application uses features of the kernel that may or may not be available/stable on your phone. Tests have shown most phones work without problems, but please keep in mind yours might not (yet) work out-of-the-box.
• Most kernels support emulating USB drives, some support emulating CD-rom drives and kernels with the right patches support both.
• Most Linux-related ISOs can be booted from USB drives, but some ISOs can only be booted from CD-rom drives or require some kind of conversion.
Paid version
• No ads.
• Resizing of images.
• Add your own download repositories. Nice for companies or groups that want to share custom or licensed images.
More info: http://softwarebakery.com/projects/drivedroid
Category : Tools
Reviews (28)
Had this app on my old Note 3 and it worked without any problems. Upgraded to an S9 Plus, rooted with Magisk and unable to host any images. The app works, can grant root access, find iso files but cant host them. Checked around for a kernel that supports cd/usb emulation and cannot find any.
This wonder is simply one of the most useful application I know for my Android phones. Say goodbye to burning CDs/DVDs/USB keys. Saves you time and frustration if you're the curious / experimental type of user. It works perfectly with LineageOS 14, 15 and 16 on a Samsung Galaxy S4 ( SGH-i337m ) It works perfectly with Gingerbread 2.3.5 stock rom on a Motorola XT760. Also works on Linux Mint 19
This application was awesome circa 2016. It worked perfectly and I used it all the time. Now the app doesn't even work on my Pixel 3XL. I'm running rooted Android Pie.
Very good Tool! But it could use some dark/black theme for amoled and people that favors dark themes and like to use their phones on the dark.
this app is an absolute lifesaver, I have edited this review after response from developer. The app is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I guess since I'm picky I'll request a dark theme for the next update?
I want to apologize for my review about this app not working. Just used it to save hours of frustration and probably money. Worked perfectly. Thanks, sorry and i will be using this so much now!
This is a bogus app. It says it can't work without installing another super bogus app, the SuperSU. I wonder why there is no zero-star option here. I want a refund.
First app i've ever paid for. kinda got stuck checking root permission for the image folder but worked
Is this not the coolest application! Just thought I'd finally leave a well deserved review after still being supported and functioning after all these yrs! Thanks 😎👍
nothing is premium about this app. If you arent going to update or fix the bugs just remove it
In 2021, On a Galaxy Note 10(N970U), With Android 11. It works flawlessly on it.
This app was so useful to me a few years ago, it needs a quality of life update though, show some love dev.
Gr8 app! I was unable to load any repos but my I solved my issue after manual download.
Doesn't work on Pixel OG , stock root,9.0. Gets stuck at hosting Drivedroid image.
Never finds a root path. Keeps looking at finite level..
Works on ONEPLUS 7PRO. but can not download iso Files form Repositories.
Absolutely lovely. So useful. Works fabulously.
I purchased this app from Google play store for Rs 167 but not working.
Every image I try and download says file missing
This app is very helpful and the developer deserve support
Works on my OnePlus 7 pro but not my odyseey
Fantastic! Works as intended.
cosmo communicator and oneplus6 didnt work
Directs you to do some shady stuff with your device voiding your warranty and possibly bricking your phone
Why this asking one more app supersu my money watsed I want refund
Probably the most useful app on my phone for a computer tech
This app is awesome. Comes in handy so much. But recently since I switched to Android 7.0 the USB mode keeps getting changed from mass storage. Everytime the phone loses the connection to USB. This makes it very hard to boot properly because I have to manually fix the USB mode before I get to the boot screen. :( I may just downgrade from 7.0 if this problem persists
Didn't work for me. Pixel 2 Android 9... Root worked, images directory worked, but computer couldn't see the device image or in boot menu. Tried UEFI and legacy. I'll continue to mess with usb settings and maybe try a different usb cable, but otherwise I'm refunding. I probably should have tried the free one first lol but I was hopeful. DEV definitely put some work into this and not entirely their fault when it fails on different devices. Thank you for the work you do. App could use a UI update