DriveDroid

DriveDroid is a utility app that lets you boot a PC from ISO or IMG files on your phone.

DriveDroid addresses moments when you need a live system or rescue tools without burning CDs or USB sticks. It lets your rooted phone act as a source for bootable images over a simple USB connection. This is useful for testing Linux distributions, fixing PCs, or keeping a portable toolkit while traveling. With clear setup steps, the app focuses on getting a computer to start from files already on your device. Before installing DriveDroid APK, check that your phone has root access and a kernel that supports this function.

DriveDroid Features

Boot PCs from phone stored images

DriveDroid exposes ISO or IMG files on your device as a USB drive to your computer. You can start live environments or recovery tools without writing physical media. After choosing an image, connect your phone with a USB cable and set the PC to boot from the presented drive.

Built in image download catalog

Browse and fetch USB images for popular Linux distributions. Select from around 35 systems, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, openSUSE, and Arch. Images download directly to your phone for quick use.

Create blank USB images

You can generate empty images that behave like a regular USB drive. From your PC, store files on them or use desktop tools to write other images to the virtual drive. This helps when you need a temporary USB drive without carrying extra hardware.

Requirements and compatibility notes

Root access is required. Phone kernels commonly support USB drive emulation, and some also support CD ROM mode. Kernels with the right patches can support both drive and CD ROM modes. Not all ISOs boot the same way. Certain images may need conversion or CD ROM emulation. Review device support before you download DriveDroid. Some devices may not work out of the box due to kernel limitations.

Set up and start using DriveDroid

DriveDroid turns a rooted phone into a practical boot source for PCs, helpful for testing systems or recovery work. Check the requirements and notes, then try with noncritical machines first. For better stability and fixes, install the DriveDroid latest version and follow the setup wizard in the app.