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EtchDroid [NO ROOT] - Write ISOs and DMGs to USB
Davide Depau Tools
Write ISO and DMG images to USB drives, no root required
- Rating
- 4.6
- 18.2K ratings
- Downloads
- 2M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jun 30
- 2026 · v2.1
Screenshots
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About EtchDroid [NO ROOT] - Write ISOs and DMGs to USB
EtchDroid is an open-source application that helps you write images to USB drives.
You can use it to make a bootable GNU/Linux USB drive when your laptop is dead and you're in the middle of nowhere.
Windows installer ISOs are **NOT** supported!
Features:
• Supports raw disk images and most GNU/Linux distributions ISOs
• Supports Raspberry Pi images (extract the ZIP file first; use a SD to USB adapter, the internal SD slot is not supported)
• Supports most DMG disk images (beta)
• No root - everything is done within the bounds of the Android API
• Free as in freedom
Planned features:
• Write common GNU/Linux distro in streaming from the Internet without storing it on the device
• Support for Windows installation ISO (will likely require root)
• Support for Unetbootin-style image flashing
Source code is on GitHub: https://github.com/Depau/EtchDroid
You can use it to make a bootable GNU/Linux USB drive when your laptop is dead and you're in the middle of nowhere.
Windows installer ISOs are **NOT** supported!
Features:
• Supports raw disk images and most GNU/Linux distributions ISOs
• Supports Raspberry Pi images (extract the ZIP file first; use a SD to USB adapter, the internal SD slot is not supported)
• Supports most DMG disk images (beta)
• No root - everything is done within the bounds of the Android API
• Free as in freedom
Planned features:
• Write common GNU/Linux distro in streaming from the Internet without storing it on the device
• Support for Windows installation ISO (will likely require root)
• Support for Unetbootin-style image flashing
Source code is on GitHub: https://github.com/Depau/EtchDroid
What’s new
Version 2.1 · Updated June 30, 2026
Quality-of-life release with bug fixes and new translations. • Improved reliability: fixed several crashes while writing to USB drives • Very large USB drives that can't be written now show a clear error message • Fixed a crash when opening images on some Android 13 devices • Telemetry is now correctly disabled on microG-based ROMs • Added new translations: Finnish, Galician, Burmese, Sardinian, Slovak and Ukrainian
User reviews
Very good app I was successfully installed the linux os but next time please work on windows at least windows xp
works great for ubuntu on S9
Reads good app would recommend
Its totally best but there is one problem i want to use USB
Best App
East tovwork
Frequently asked questions
What is EtchDroid?
EtchDroid is an open-source application that allows you to write images to USB drives.
What can I use EtchDroid for?
You can use EtchDroid to create a bootable GNU/Linux USB drive when your laptop is not working and you have limited resources.
What type of ISOs are supported by EtchDroid?
EtchDroid supports raw disk images and most GNU/Linux distributions ISOs.
Can I use EtchDroid with Raspberry Pi images?
Yes, you can use EtchDroid with Raspberry Pi images by extracting the ZIP file first and using a SD to USB adapter. The internal SD slot is not supported.
Are Windows installer ISOs supported by EtchDroid?
No, Windows installer ISOs are not supported by EtchDroid.
Does EtchDroid require root access?
No, EtchDroid does not require root access as everything is done within the bounds of the Android API.
Is EtchDroid free?
Yes, EtchDroid is free as in freedom and open-source.
Are there any planned features for EtchDroid?
Yes, the planned features for EtchDroid include writing common GNU/Linux distros in streaming from the Internet without storing them on the device, support for Windows installation ISO (which may require root), and support for Unetbootin-style image flashing.
Where can I find the source code for EtchDroid?
The source code for EtchDroid can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/Depau/EtchDroid.
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