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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

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

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.