2.0 Safe to install
EtchDroid: The Simplest Way to Create Bootable USB Drives
EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer offers a seamless and user-friendly approach for writing ISO files directly to USB drives, making it a must-have tool for anyone looking to create bootable media.
EtchDroid: A Convenient Tool for Writing Images to USB Drives
Note: This application is no longer actively maintained.
EtchDroid is an open-source application designed to assist you in writing images to USB drives. Its purpose is to create bootable GNU/Linux USB drives, offering a practical solution when your laptop crashes and you find yourself in a remote location with limited resources.
Please note that Windows installer ISOs are not supported by this application.
- Key Features:
- Supports various raw disk images and the majority of GNU/Linux distributions ISOs
- Enables writing Raspberry Pi images (please extract the ZIP file first and use an SD to USB adapter, as the internal SD slot is not supported)
- Beta support for most DMG disk images
- No root access required, as all functions are performed within the bounds of the Android API
- Completely free, ensuring freedom for all users
- Planned Features:
- Ability to stream and write common GNU/Linux distributions directly from the internet, avoiding the need to first store the image on the device
- Support for Windows installation ISOs (likely requiring root access)
- Inclusion of Unetbootin-style image flashing functionality
The source code for EtchDroid can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/Depau/EtchDroid.
Overview
EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Davide Depau.
The latest version of EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer is 2.0, released on 04/24/2025. It was initially added to our database on 11/27/2023.
EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
David Fischer
I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.
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