Open DriveDroid and grant it when prompted. Connect your phone to your PC via a high-quality USB cable.
If your device is not rooted and you need to create a bootable environment using your phone, do not risk downloading suspicious APKs. Instead, use these legitimate, functional applications that achieve similar results without root access. 1. ISO 2 USB [NO ROOT]
Instead of carrying around multiple physical USB flash drives flashed with different operating systems (like Windows 11, Ubuntu, or Hirens BootCD), you simply store those disc images in your phone's internal storage. When you connect your phone to a PC via a USB cable, DriveDroid tricks the PC into thinking a physical USB thumb drive or CD-ROM drive has been plugged in. The Underlying Technology
Users have reported mixed results, and many find that DriveDroid still cannot access the physical USB hardware through a virtual environment. 2. ISO 2 USB (The OTG Method)
Manage device-specific kernel differences that vary wildly between manufacturers. Best "No-Root" Alternatives
100% safe, requires no root, supports multiple ISOs on one drive, and works natively through OTG.
DriveDroid is an Android application that allows you to boot your PC from ISO or IMG files stored on your phone. It connects your phone to a computer via a USB cable and simulates a USB flash drive or CD-ROM. It is incredibly useful for:
3. Using Android as a Standard Storage Device (MTP/Storage Mode)
I can provide specific troubleshooting steps or compatibility advice based on your hardware.
