Convert your Android phone to any USB device you like
About this app
USB Gadget Tool allows you to create and activate USB device roles, like a mouse or a keyboard. Connected USB hosts (e.g. a normal computer) will then identify your Android device only under that role. It can also be used to deactivate the standard USB Gadget (including mtp, adb, etc.), e.g. for security reasons.
Following USB gadgets are integrated:
* Keyboard & Mouse (/dev/hidg0, /dev/hidg1) * FIDO CTAP (/dev/hidg0; for WebAuthn) * CCID (/dev/ccid_ctrl, /dev/ccid_bulk) * UVC camera (/dev/video?)
USB Gadget Tool requires root permissions and a Kernel with ConfigFS support. Currently the app only enables the USB Gadget. For the usage of these device endpoints (e.g. /dev/hidg0) further apps are required.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by tjado mäcke.
What's New in v0.4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jun 11, 2021 · 2.1 MB · Android API 23–29 · code 4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 b01e0f6c89afdd50280bc8d518d987e1a07809256b1e4c7a72dfa951c08512ad
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
No earlier build is on record for USB Gadget Tool, so there is nothing to roll back to yet. When a second version is published, this section will explain how to move between them safely.
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
b01e0f6c89afdd50280bc8d518d987e1a07809256b1e4c7a72dfa951c08512ad
Signing certificate
5cc7faa169c3c08c5895ed8509805d8bec338f6135e2f6d570e14713adf929ca
Previous Versions
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