USB OTG Helper [root] is an app by Uladzimir Kazakevich in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.
What's new in v6.6.0
▌v6.6.0
= Updated ntfs-3g to latest version (v 2014.2.15)
▌v6.5.0
+ exFAT filesystem support (see FAQ to enable)
= Improved layout with ActionBar for API 11+
= Many reliability improvements + bugfixes
▌v6.4.0
+ Updated ntfs-3g to latest version ( v 2013.1.13 )
= Improved + fixed utf-8 mount.
Previous: See http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/changelog/
Description
From the listing uploaded by “kabamaru”.
▌ IMPORTANT - Please read the entire description before giving feedback.
IF IT DOES NOT WORK ON YOUR DEVICE, PLEASE DO NOT RATE
It is not supposed to work on every device. If it does not work, please report (with log) here ->http://goo.gl/h6JTN☆ See list of confirmed working devices:http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/confirmed-devices/▌ IMPORTANT - ROOTED devices ONLY!!
What is rooting? Read here ->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_rooting▌ "USB On-The-Go, often abbreviated USB OTG, is a specification that allows USB devices such as digital audio players or mobile phones to act as a host, allowing other USB devices like a USB flash drive, mouse, or keyboard to be attached to them." - Wikipedia
▌Features [ Open Menu -> Settings to enable or disable. ]:
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• Automatically start app on device connect [ See FAQ below ]
• Automatic mount [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ ]
• Mount and Unmount drive with a single click
• Full NTFS support! (FAT, Ext2/3/4 also if kernel supports)
• exFAT support! [ See FAQ to enable ]
• Notification when drives mounted!
• Load modules required automatically (from /system/lib/modules)
• Option to enable utf-8 mode (if kernel support)
• Automatically open the mounted drive [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ ]
• Media scanner triggered on mount [Active media scan in Donate version]
• One click debugging [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ below ]
• No Ads!
▌What phones are supported?
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☆ Confirmed:http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/confirmed-devices/Any phone in which kernel supports USB Mass storage (stock OR custom kernels OR with appropriate kernel modules)
If it works on your device, or you know of kernels or modules please give the details here ->http://goo.gl/h4xGl☆ List of modules and kernels can be found here ->http://goo.gl/NXVELPlease note that this app is an "Helper" app.. it will not magically make your kernel support USB Mass storage!
▌What are the requirements?
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• root (su binary)
• supporting kernel / kernel modules
• USB OTG cable ( or direct card reader, see this kickstarter project and support them ->http://goo.gl/LPPrB)
▌WARNING
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☆ I will not be held responsible for any damage to your device. Do not use for a long time, u may risk burning the device chip/motherboard due to the voltage supply in host mode.
▌FAQ
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See ->http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/faq/▌Trouble-shooting!:
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If still not working, send me debugging data (one-click for donate version)
If still something does not work, mail me. I cannot reply to feedback!
▌Contact
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email : shardulseth {at} aol .com
website :http://usbotghelper.wordpress.comxda :http://tinyurl.com/otg-xda▌Translation credits
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[ Translate to your language ->http://tinyurl.com/otg-translate]
Greek - Nianios Romanos
Russian - Igor Nedoboy
Ukranian - Alexandr Tobolin (Toz1k)
Hungarian (Magyar) - Varga Zsigmond (Sigismund)
Italian - walpis
German - Patrick Oberdorf
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Security & authenticity
Security rating: Warning
Signing certificate
Certificate issued to “Shardul Seth”Not the developer's name (“Uladzimir Kazakevich”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.
Uploaded by “kabamaru”Silver tier · 18,285 followers · uploading since 2013
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Permissions (5)
USB OTG Helper [root] requests 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
Google Play license checkcom.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Mount format filesystemsandroid.permission.MOUNT_FORMAT_FILESYSTEMS
Mount unmount filesystemsandroid.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
Run at startupandroid.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Required hardware & features
Touchscreenandroid.hardware.touchscreen
USB OTG Helper [root] APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is the USB OTG Helper [root] APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is bbd263964943ec68991c75804737a6cd.