VirtualHere USB Server

4.8.0

VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.

3.89

355 reviews

100,000+
Downloads

Free

Turn your Android device into a USB Server!

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About VirtualHere USB Server

VirtualHere USB Server is a tools app developed by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd..

Download Statistics

VirtualHere USB Server has been downloaded 170 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2 thousand times.

User Ratings

VirtualHere USB Server is rated 3.89 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 360 ratings.

App Information

VirtualHere USB Server is FREE to download. The APK download size is 3.80 MB. The latest version available is 4.8.0. The last update was on June 22, 2025.

Technical Requirements

VirtualHere USB Server requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play May 2014.

Description

The VirtualHere USB Server will turn your Android Phone/Tablet/TV/PC/Shield/Embedded device into a USB Server.

It is written as a C native complied binary (not java) for increased performance. It will utilize multiple CPU cores if available.

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In Trial mode, this app will support sharing one USB device seven times. If you want to continue to use the app and have advanced features like sharing more than 3+ devices from a single Android server, or running the client as a service, please purchase a license from https://www.virtualhere.com/android

Alternatively, if you purchase via the Play Store, the license is limited to sharing 3 usb devices at a time on an Android device.

(Just like any other App in the Play Store there is usually a refund time-period, check the Play Store terms and conditions)

Clients are available for Windows, Linux and OSX.

The VirtualHere USB Server removes the need for an actual USB cable and instead transmits USB signals over a wireless or wired network. The USB device appears as if it was directly attached to a client machine even though it is remotely plugged into your android device. All existing client drivers work as is, the client machine doesn't know the difference! Its like replacing the USB cable with a network connection (or alternatively giving a USB device an IP address)

For example:

1. Remotely control your digital camera by plugging it into your phone and controlling it remotely via a desktop
2. Turn any printer into a wireless printer
3. Use USB devices in virtual machines
4. Plug in your gaming controller and remotely play streaming games over the LAN or Internet
5. Use a USB-to-serial converter to remotely access serial devices
6. Use USB devices in the cloud. Plug in the device and it can be directly used from a cloud server with no special programming required!
7. Mount USB drives connected to your android device directly in windows/linux/osx

Your Android device needs to have USB host abilities (most larger or new devices have this). Also you may need to buy a Micro-USB OTG to Host adapter if you only have a Micro-USB plug.

The client software is available for download from https://www.virtualhere.com/usb_client_software

The first screenshot shows a USB webcam plugged into a remote Android Device and being used on a local Windows machine. i.e converting a normal webcam into an IP webcam. When sharing a webcam it is recommended your Android device connects via Ethernet for minimum network latency.

The next screenshot shows a Apple Mac machine accessing a FTDI serial device that is plugged into a remote android device. ie. serial over IP

Recent changes:
* Fixed minor memory leak

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More data about VirtualHere USB Server

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	170 thousand
Recent downloads	2 thousand
Rating	3.89 based on 360 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	4.8.0
APK size	3.80 MB
Number of libraries	11
Designed for Android	5.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Downloads over time

VirtualHere USB Server has been downloaded 170 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 68 downloads per day.

Changelog of VirtualHere USB Server

Jun 22, 2025UpdateVersion 4.8.0
Jun 11, 2025UpdateVersion 4.7.9
Oct 15, 2024UpdateVersion 4.7.0
Apr 9, 2024UpdateVersion 4.6.3
Sep 28, 2023UpdateVersion 4.6.0
Sep 25, 2023UpdateVersion 4.6.0
Apr 28, 2023UpdateVersion 4.5.8
Apr 4, 2023UpdateVersion 4.5.6
Jan 26, 2023UpdateVersion 4.4.9
Nov 14, 2022UpdateVersion 4.4.5
Nov 3, 2022UpdateVersion 4.4.5
Aug 14, 2022Installs100,000+ installs
Aug 1, 2022UpdateVersion 4.4.1
Jul 16, 2021UpdateVersion 4.3.2
Jul 11, 2021UpdateVersion 4.3.2
Dec 25, 2020UpdateVersion 4.2.2
Dec 13, 2020UpdateVersion 4.2.2
Nov 18, 2020UpdateVersion 4.2.2
Oct 27, 2020UpdateVersion 4.2.2
Oct 17, 2020UpdateVersion 4.2.2
Apr 2, 2020Installs50,000+ installs
Nov 25, 2019UpdateVersion 4.0.7
Oct 18, 2019UpdateVersion 4.0.5
Sep 17, 2019UpdateVersion 4.0.3
Aug 17, 2019UpdateVersion 4.0.2
Jul 29, 2019UpdateVersion 4.0.0
Apr 1, 2019UpdateVersion 3.8.7
Jan 21, 2019UpdateVersion 3.8.1
Dec 2, 2018UpdateVersion 3.8.0
Nov 12, 2018UpdateVersion 3.7.9
Oct 18, 2018UpdateVersion 3.7.9
Oct 15, 2018UpdateVersion 3.7.9
May 14, 2018UpdateVersion 3.6.6
Apr 16, 2018UpdateVersion 3.6.2
Sep 11, 2017UpdateVersion 3.3.8
Mar 7, 2017UpdateVersion 3.2.8
Dec 5, 2016UpdateVersion 3.1.8
Sep 1, 2016UpdateVersion 3.0.4
Jul 18, 2016UpdateVersion 2.9.8
Jun 21, 2016UpdateVersion 2.9.3
May 30, 2016UpdateVersion 2.8.6
Apr 4, 2016UpdateVersion 2.8.0
Feb 19, 2016Installs10,000+ installs
Feb 19, 2016UpdateVersion 2.7.4
Jan 28, 2016UpdateVersion 2.7.3
Jan 22, 2016UpdateVersion 2.7.1
Jan 17, 2016UpdateVersion 2.6.8
Jan 12, 2016UpdateVersion 2.6.7
Jan 6, 2016CategoryMoved from Libraries & Demo to Tools
Jan 6, 2016UpdateVersion 2.6.6

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Developer information for VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.

VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.

mail@virtualhere.com

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Comments on VirtualHere USB Server for Android

★★★★☆ Terence Wong · Aug 18, 2019

I purchased this on steam years ago, would I also have full version on android now? How would my nvidia shield know I have the license?

★★★★★ shaun crowley · Jan 22, 2023

It works really well to use USB devices without wires. I mostly use it for an XBOX 360 controller + dongle via the Android server. Forum and email support are very good and so far I've had nothing but good experiences. I would go to and read the dev's website to understand how activation works.

★★★★☆ Markus Gutschke · Apr 12, 2020

Virtual Here is awesome technology. I tried several other products that promise to do the same, and nothing really compares. I use it to bring USB devices to my cloud-based virtual machines. Couldn't work easier. It really is a well-polished tool. Licensing is a bit of a mess though. I understand that the developer wants to make sure they get paid per user. It wouldn't be fair, if a single license would end up being used by hundreds of people in a company. But tying the license to the hardware is awkward. I change my Android devices quite regularly, and for that matter, I change my laptops frequently too. I can take all of my other software with me, except for this one. $50 isn't a lot for a great tool, but things start adding up, if I have to pay $50 every year. I don't get *that* much use out of this tool. I need it maybe once every other month. For Android, it would make a lot of sense to offer a "pro" version of the app that includes the license key, but that is tied to the GMail account rather than to the client hardware. In the meantime, I bought a Glint MT300Nv2 and installed Virtual Here on there. Works beautifully. I just wish I didn't have to carry it around with me and could use my current Android phone instead.

★★★★★ Mario Nash · Apr 22, 2018

This saved an issue using my Sony Android TV to create a folder on the usb drive. Somehow Sony Nougat ATV does not give the file explorer the window to grants permissions to SD Card. Using this I can write a folder name with the android app package, and then I can have the app use sd access. Thanks a lot for this. Question...can I use this to view files the files on the usb drive on my android tv not through Windows PC but on Another Android device.? Could not find an Android Client. Basically needs my videos recorded on one Android TV be available from other ANdroid TV on the house.

★★☆☆☆ Michael Balzer · Mar 14, 2023

The developer is vague on the terms to use this "paid" application & only found out the cost when you go out to their website, which is $25.00 for 3 device license. Even worse, there is no identification of limits on this demo, which in my case has already expired before I could even determine if worked for my needs which would be about 2 hours. Had I known that I wouldn't have started eval unless I could have dedicated two hours to the eval? I guess I will never know if it works.

★☆☆☆☆ Enrique Silva · Oct 13, 2019

Doesn't work with Bluetooth paired devices (nvidia shield tv + xbox controller). Tried to use it with steam link (app purchased) but it was a no-go.

★☆☆☆☆ Alexander Turro · Jun 17, 2023

The developer is a complete jerk. If you buy a license, buy it on his website. Not through the in-app purchase, or you will be limited to 3 devices. But the better option is to use usbip for free and not pay this jerk who claims it's not just an usbip ui (doubt), open source software that can be had for free. Reverse client doesn't work right, even after forwarding the correct ports. I had to set up a vpn to connect remotely. He sucks and his software isn't better than the foss software it imitates

★☆☆☆☆ SAURABH VERMA · Dec 29, 2024

Limited to one device only. Can't transfer it. No support for Android client.

★☆☆☆☆ John Nanas · Apr 3, 2026

Should probably clearly define your trial license terms rather than just let people find out it expires after a ridiculously short trial period.

Google Play Rankings for VirtualHere USB Server

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Technologies used by VirtualHere USB Server

VirtualHere USB Server is requesting 20 permissions and is using 12 libraries.

Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage

Network communication

view network connections, full network access, Google Play billing service

Hardware controls

take pictures and videos, record audio

System tools

allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception, run at startup, prevent phone from sleeping

Extra

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.virtualhere.androidserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION, horizonos.permission.HEADSET_CAMERA

Ad network libraries

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Social libraries

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Development tools

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