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EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer

EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer

Davide Depau  |  System

5 Downloads 12 Views v2.0 4.79 MB 4.1+
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Editor's Overview

EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer is a system application developed by Davide Depau, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.0 weighing in at 4.79 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

  1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
  2. File size is a light 4.79 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
  3. This build is signed by "Davide Depau" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
  4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
  5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

EtchDroid is an open-source application that helps you write images to USB drives.
Use it to make a bootable operating system USB drive when your laptop is dead.

⭐️ Supported devices ⭐️

✅ USB flash drives
✅ USB SD card adapters
❌ USB hard drives / SSDs
❌ USB docks and hubs
❌ Internal SD card slot
❌ Optical or floppy disk drives
❌ Thunderbolt-only devices


⭐️ Supported disk image types ⭐️

✅ Modern GNU/Linux operating system images, including Arch Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, pop!_OS, Linux Mint, FreeBSD, BlissOS and many more
✅ Raspberry PI SD card images (but you must unzip them first!)
❌ Official Microsoft Windows ISOs
⚠️ Community-built Windows images, made for EtchDroid (be careful: they may contain viruses!)
❌ Apple DMG disk images
❌ Older GNU/Linux OS images < 2010 such as Damn Small Linux


Source code is on GitHub: https://github.com/EtchDroid/EtchDroid

Details

Versionv2.0
Size4.79 MB
DeveloperDavide Depau
CategorySystem
Packageeu.depau.etchdroid
Android4.1+
Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
Downloads5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Davide Depau. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer

  1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
  2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
  3. Open the downloaded eu.depau.etchdroid.apk file from your Downloads folder.
  4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
  5. Open «EtchDroid ISO to USB Writer» by Davide Depau and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
  6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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