USB/IP Server

0.2

Cameron Gutman

3.74

320 reviews

100,000+
Downloads

Free

Share USB devices from an Android device to a PC via USB/IP

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Summary

USB/IP Server enables sharing Android USB devices with a PC over USB/IP using native Android USB host APIs (no root required). It supports Windows USB/IP drivers and shows varying results on Linux, with the author noting better compatibility on Windows for many devices. The service runs on TCP port 3240 and maintains partial wakelock and Wi‑Fi lock to keep devices accessible during sharing, reflecting its long presence in the Tools category for 4452 days.

Pros & Cons

No root required thanks to native USB host APIs
USB/IP over TCP sharing on port 3240
Windows USB/IP driver compatibility for many devices
Permission-based attachment provides secure device sharing

Not all USB devices are supported; isochronous transfers are not supported
Linux support can be inconsistent for certain devices (e.g., mass storage, MTP)
Some devices (e.g., iPhone) broken on Linux and Windows; common HID devices like mouse/keyboard may not appear

About USB/IP Server

USB/IP Server is a tools app developed by Cameron Gutman.

Download Statistics

USB/IP Server has been downloaded 170 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 12 times.

User Ratings

USB/IP Server is rated 3.74 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 320 ratings.

App Information

USB/IP Server is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 68.82 kB. The latest APK version available is 0.2. The last update was on January 16, 2016.

Technical Requirements

USB/IP Server requires Android 3.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since July 2014.

USB/IP Server is made and published by Cameron Gutman. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Cameron Gutman. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Cameron Gutman and are shown as published on Google Play.

Description by Cameron Gutman (from Google Play)

This app shares USB devices from an Android device to a PC via USB/IP. With this server running, you can share many USB devices from your Android device to a PC running the USB/IP software.

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Installs over time

USB/IP Server has been installed 170 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 12 times.

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Comments on USB/IP Server for Android

★★★★★ Works well despite a few stability issues. Used for a Logitech 3D Pro joystick to use with my Oculus Quest 2 to play Steamer games via virtual desktop. Had one blue screen crash after about 2 hours of use. Not bad for something that's open source version .2 beta.

★★★★★ Used this to connect a remote Nikon D5500 camera via my Motorola mobile telephone across my home wireless LAN to the program Astro Photography Tool (APT) running on my Windows 10 desktop. Worked perfectly and allowed me to execute a sequence of photographs and download them to the desktop just as if the camera was plugged directly into the PC. Only giving it 4 stars at this stage as the program has very little in the way of configuration or status reporting - but it did work very well. Being able to automatically accept connections from approved devices would be very handy.

★★★★★ Great app Blue screen of death opening the Config util of the Oculus Rift DK2, no problem with a 32gb Kingston usb stick. Tested using an nvidia shield console

★★☆☆☆ App description says it is currently undergoing heavy development. However, the last time an update was posted was nearly 5 years ago... The SourceForge project page pretty much admits that it is rapidly becoming abandonware.

★★☆☆☆ The development seems to have stopped even though the description says "under heavy development" now it is 2021 and last update was 2016. No device I've tested worked, I tested some webcams, usb sticks however my Linux Computer can't connect to it even though the list commands shows that a device is connected to the android phone, this is not a client issue since I can connect perfectly fine to an exported device from my laptop, so my guess is that the app is no longer compatible with newer USPIP versions or with the devices I have tested, and I don't think this will ever get fixed.

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Technologies used by USB/IP Server

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Trust & Safety: Requires INTERNET and WAKE_LOCK permissions. Uses native USB host APIs and does not require root. The dev feature indicates not_proguarded. USB attachment prompts a permission dialog on Android, contributing to a transparent, user-consent-based sharing flow.

Frequently asked questions about USB/IP Server

Is USB/IP Server free?

Yes. USB/IP Server is free on Google Play.

Is USB/IP Server still available?

Yes. USB/IP Server is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on January 16, 2016.

Does USB/IP Server contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list USB/IP Server as containing ads.

What Android version does USB/IP Server require?

USB/IP Server runs on Android 3.1 and higher.

How large is USB/IP Server?

USB/IP Server is 68.82 kB.

Is USB/IP Server suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of USB/IP Server as suitable for everyone.

How many times has USB/IP Server been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for USB/IP Server.

How do people rate USB/IP Server?

USB/IP Server scores 3.74 out of 5 stars, from 320 ratings on Google Play.

Who made USB/IP Server?

USB/IP Server was developed by Cameron Gutman. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to USB/IP Server?

People looking at USB/IP Server also look at these tools apps: Smart USB Camera, VirtualHere USB Server, Serial USB Terminal, USB Device Info, USB Screen Share - Phone to TV.

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