# ISO Droid

> **Note:** This app requires root access and was developed with AI assistance (Claude).
> I use it on my own devices, but as with any root tool, understand what you're running and keep backups.
>
> See [full disclaimer](docs/DISCLAIMER.md) | [Report issues](https://git.sargit.com/sargit/ISODroid/issues)

Android app for mounting ISO/IMG files as USB mass storage or CD-ROM devices on rooted Android devices.

## Screenshots

| OS images listing | Mount Options Dialog | Mounted Status | Create IMG Dialog | Download OS ISOs |
|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|
| ![File Browser](docs/screenshots/list_images_home.jpg) | ![Mount Options](docs/screenshots/mount_options_dialogbox.jpg) | ![Mounted Status](docs/screenshots/mounted_status_home.jpg) | ![Create IMG](docs/screenshots/create_img_digalogbox.jpg) | ![Download ISOs](docs/screenshots/list_listing_download.jpg) |

## Features

- Mount ISO/IMG files as USB mass storage or CD-ROM
- Create blank IMG files for writable USB drives
- Read-only or read-write mount options
- Persistent notification with quick unmount button
- OS-specific icons for popular distributions (Linux, BSD, etc.)
- Download links to popular operating systems (Linux, BSD, Windows, Recovery tools)
- Rename and delete files
- Material 3 dynamic theming with dark mode support

## Requirements

- Rooted Android device (Magisk, KernelSU, APatch, etc.)
- USB gadget support (configfs or sysfs)
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)

## Download

| F-Droid | Gitea Releases |
|:--:|:--:|
| [![Get it on F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/badge/get-it-on.png)](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/sh.sar.isodroid) | [Download latest APK](https://git.shihaam.dev/shihaam/ISODroid/releases) |

## Installation

1. Download the APK from the links above
2. Install the APK on your rooted Android device
3. Grant root access when prompted
4. Place your ISO/IMG files in `/sdcard/isodroid/` (or configure a different directory in settings)

## Usage

1. Open ISO Droid
2. Select an ISO/IMG file from the list
3. Choose mount options (Mass Storage or CD-ROM, Read-Only or Read-Write)
4. Tap Mount
5. Connect your phone to a PC via USB - it will appear as a USB drive/CD-ROM
6. Unmount via the app or notification when done

### Creating Custom IMG Files

1. Tap the "+" button in the top bar
2. Enter a filename and size
3. The app will create a blank IMG file that can be mounted as a writable USB drive
4. Format it on your PC after mounting (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, etc.)

## Documentation

- **[Building & Technical Details](docs/BUILDING.md)** - How to build from source, architecture overview, and technical documentation

## Credits & Inspiration

Around 2014/2015 I rooted my first phone and went down the rabbit hole of what you could do with a rooted Android.
That's when I found [DriveDroid](https://softwarebakery.com/projects/drivedroid) ([archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20160901000000*/https://softwarebakery.com/projects/drivedroid)) by Software Bakery. Teenage me thought it was the coolest thing ever.
fastforwrd few years: DriveDroid stopped being maintained, 404 on playstore, and even if you find apk floating around ([Kali NetHunter](https://store.nethunter.com/packages/com.softwarebakery.drivedroid/) keeps one) it does not work on modern Android. I've wanted something like it for years.
Then I found [isodrive](https://github.com/nitanmarcel/isodrive) by nitanmarcel ([mirror](https://git.shihaam.dev/shihaam/isodrive)). Tried it. It worked. So here we are. ISO Droid is basically me chasing that teenage nostalgia and trying to make something simple that just works.
The name comes from **Drive**Droid + **iso**drive = **ISO Droid**. Not very creative, but it fits.

Special thanks to:
- [isodrive](https://github.com/nitanmarcel/isodrive) by nitanmarcel - The CLI tool that powers ISO Droid
- [ISODriveUT](https://github.com/fredldotme/ISODriveUT) by fredldotme - Original inspiration for isodrive
- [DriveDroid](https://softwarebakery.com/projects/drivedroid) by Software Bakery - where it all started 
- [Simple Icons](https://simpleicons.org/) and [SVG Repo](https://www.svgrepo.com/) for OS icons

## License

GNU General Public License v3.0 - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details