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SD card as USB drive -root- on Windows Pc

Developed By: rotturm.com

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 1.595 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.2
Size 804 KB
Release Date August 23, 16
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
- Better installation/uninstallation with readme-notification.- For some problematic devices: after uninstallation the device specific settings are restored.(... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Only for some devices. You have to know if


su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb
echo DEVICE-POINT > LUN-FILE
exit


or


su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mtp,ad... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download SD card as USB drive -root- and install on Windows PC. SD card as USB drive -root- is free Tools app, developed by rotturm.com. Latest version of SD card as USB drive -root- is 1.2, was released on 2016-08-23 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of SD card as USB drive -root- is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,595 users, 270 users had rated it 5*, 963 users had rated it 1*.

How to install SD card as USB drive -root- on Windows?

Instruction on how to install SD card as USB drive -root- on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install SD card as USB drive -root- on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install SD card as USB drive -root- using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "SD card as USB drive -root-" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install SD card as USB drive -root- on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SD card as USB drive -root-" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.2.

Download SD card as USB drive -root- 1.2 on Windows PC – 804 KB

Only for some devices. You have to know if


su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb
echo DEVICE-POINT > LUN-FILE
exit


or


su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mtp,adb
echo "" > LUN-FILE
vold
exit


works for your device.

* requires root privileges
* does'nt require additional apps

1. when installing the widget on the homescreen confirm superuser rights
2. widget trys to find the LUN-file and the USB-device node
3. configure LUN-file and device-node
4. press backbutton
5. widget should show the current mode (USB or MTP)
6. tapping the widget should change the current mode
7. connect with USB-cable and enjoy ( hopefully )
8. disconnect USB-cable
9. switch back to MTP (otherwise, some apps may not work)

As USB-drive only mounts the external SD-card. With MTP are internal and external memory available.

Before uninstall MTPUSBSwitcher remove the icon from the homescreen dragging the icon into the trash. This will restore your original settings.

If you got trouble read this thread. A lot to read but interesting.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297888
- Better installation/uninstallation with readme-notification.
- For some problematic devices: after uninstallation the device specific settings are restored.

(To update please uninstall old version and install new version.)