USB Media Explorer

by Homesoft, LLC · Photography · $4.99

On Google Play since August 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-13

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USB Media Explorer is made and published by Homesoft, LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Homesoft, LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Homesoft, LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Total installs: 690 thousand
Rating on Google Play: 3.89; 6,219 ratings
Last updated: August 20, 2025

USB Media Explorer has 690 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 6,219 ratings.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 370
Per day: 12; 30-day average
Play install range: 500+ thousand
Launched: August 2012

Installs over time

USB Media Explorer has been installed 690 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 12 installs per day.

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Version: 11.5.2
Launched: August 2012

Aug 20, 2025UpdateVersion 11.5.2
Dec 6, 2023UpdateVersion 11.4.2
Jun 29, 2023UpdateVersion 11.3.1
Feb 24, 2023UpdateVersion 11.3.0
Dec 11, 2022UpdateVersion 11.2.6

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Comments on USB Media Explorer for Android

★★★★★ Nasir Qureshi · Apr 11, 2021

Bought it ONLY for NTFS drive support on my pixel 2xl. Works well. UI is a bit poor. Price is a bit steep too.

★★★★☆ Trevor V · May 28, 2021

My Google Pixel 3a phone (OS = Android 11) wouldn't read any exFAT formatted micros cards that I connected via a USB-C card reader. Both Google's file browser and several other 3rd party file browser apps I tried wouldn't read them. Google's default file browser and connected devices (under system settings) detected all the cards I tried, but invariably indicated an error reading them followed by a prompt to format, which would obviously erase all files stored on any given card. The cards all tested fine on my laptop and when I hooked up the same micros to USB-C adapter to a Samsung phone it read all my micros cards with no issues. After a bit of online searching, I finally found an explanation as to why my Google Pixel 3a phone wouldn't read the cards via my USB-C card reader. Apparently, some phones (especially budget ones that lack a micros slot) don't natively support Microsoft's exFAT formats on account the phones' manufactures opted to forgo Microsoft's exFAT licensing fees as a means to cut costs. This app gives my phone that functionality. Now when I attach my USB-C card reader device, it reads exFAT formatted micros cards just fine, and I can transfer files to my phone's internal storage. In my case, I'm collecting camera footage of wildlife shot by motion-activated cameras. I'm out in the field in a remote area that's out of cell phone range, I and don't want to lug a laptop around with me. I'm giving the app four stars for now, as this app is working as I hoped it would. I may revise my score up or down accordingly after I've had more time to evaluate the app.

★☆☆☆☆ zigzgstylus Stylus · May 6, 2023

doesn't mount fat32 usb thumb drive UPDATE It turned out using the app caused corruption on my micro sd card. The micro sd card was able to be simply recognized by my phone but not mount because the phone wants to format it. When I downloaded the app and attempted to use the apps drivers, during use of the app and attempting to mount the micro sd card, the micro sd card became corrupt and unreadable by anything, and I had to do data recovery off the card.

★☆☆☆☆ Pete Roberts · Dec 30, 2020

This is not working for me. I have emailed you but no reply yet. I am using a pixel 4 running Android 11. I use a USB-C cable between my phone and SanDisk pro SSD. The drive is exFAT format. I get the following error message in your app: d.c.v.h.p Command Failed 7 74 71 2-0 The drive works fine when plugged into my MacBook. Can you please help or issue a refund? Thanks

★☆☆☆☆ Beemo 2 · Jun 18, 2022

So I got the app for the purpose of being able to export to an exFAT drive from my pixel 6 pro (I saw it was a solution to no exFAT support on Reddit). The purpose of having an exFAT drive was to not have a file size limit. Well I come to find that I can't even transfer a 19-minute video because it exceeded the system max file size. The app is useless otherwise because transferring smaller videos doesn't require anything special, and you don't need a third party to do it.

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Ads: No ads
Price: $4.99
Libraries: 14
App size: 5.64 MB
Needs Android: 5.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by USB Media Explorer

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About the app and developer

About USB Media Explorer

USB Media Explorer is a photography app developed by Homesoft, LLC.

Install Statistics

USB Media Explorer has been installed 690 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 370 times.

User Ratings

USB Media Explorer is rated 3.89 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 6.2 thousand ratings.

App Information

USB Media Explorer costs $4.99. The app size is 5.64 MB. The latest version available is 11.5.2. The last update was on August 20, 2025.

Technical Requirements

USB Media Explorer requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2012.

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Developer information for Homesoft, LLC

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Frequently asked questions about USB Media Explorer

Is USB Media Explorer free?

No. USB Media Explorer costs $4.99 on Google Play.

Is USB Media Explorer still available?

Yes. USB Media Explorer is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 20, 2025.

Does USB Media Explorer contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list USB Media Explorer as containing ads.

What Android version does USB Media Explorer require?

USB Media Explorer runs on Android 5.0 and higher.

How large is USB Media Explorer?

USB Media Explorer is 5.64 MB.

Is USB Media Explorer suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of USB Media Explorer as suitable for everyone.

How many times has USB Media Explorer been installed?

Google Play lists 500,000+ installs for USB Media Explorer.

How do people rate USB Media Explorer?

USB Media Explorer scores 3.89 out of 5 stars, from 6,219 ratings on Google Play.

Who made USB Media Explorer?

USB Media Explorer was developed by Homesoft, LLC. It is listed in the photography category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to USB Media Explorer?

People looking at USB Media Explorer also look at these photography apps: OTG Pendrive: USB File Manager, HD Video Player, OTG Checker: USB OTG Connector, USB OTG Connector Phone to USB, USB Gallery - USB Photo Viewer.

Store listing

By Homesoft, LLC, from Google Play

“USB Storage Access for Photos, Videos, Music and Documents”

Screenshots by Homesoft, LLC, from the Google Play listing

Description by Homesoft, LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

USB Media Explorer (UME), formerly known as Nexus Media Importer, allows you view photos (Jpeg and Raw), stream videos1, listen to music, and view documents from USB storage devices and cameras. Specialized screens for photos, videos, music, documents and file management. Copy files to and from the USB device. View full size photos and videos without importing!

Supported Devices:
- Flash/Pen Drives
- Card Readers
- Hard Drives2
- Cameras3
- Other Android devices4
- MTP/UMS audio players5
- Some DVD drives6

Additional Hardware Requirements:
- Connecting most devices will require a microUSB OTG cable or USB C to USB adapter. These are available from most major retail websites.

Notes:
1. Video and audio formats not natively supported by Android (AVI, Dolby, DTS, WMV) may require a third party player like VLC.
2. Hard drives require considerable power and may require an external power source, like a powered USB hub.
3. Only cameras with storage are supported. Live image devices like endoscopes and webcams are not supported.
4. To access another Android device, put the target device in MTP/File Transfer Mode.
5. Most “i” devices use a proprietary protocol. These are NOT supported.
6. Only DVD drives that support AV Connect mode or similar are supported. See your DVD drive manual. Commercial DVDs are not supported.

Support:
- If you have an issue, you can tap "Homesoft" from the About screen for email support. I read and reply to reviews, but due to their one way nature, it’s difficult to resolve issues. If you have a support request, please include the Android device you are using, the USB device you are trying to use and a description of the problem.

Recent changes:
11.5.2
- Interface Updates
- Bug fixes

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