VirtualHere USB Server

VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. · com.virtualhere.androidserver

3.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 100K+ downloads v2.9.8 5.1 MB Android 4.2+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v2.6.6, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.9.8 (298)
Updated: Aug 29, 2016 (10 years ago)
APK size: 5.1 MB
Requires: Android 4.2+ (API 17)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Sep 23, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 5 (1 sensitive)
Website: virtualhere.com
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

VirtualHere USB Server is an app by VirtualHere Pty. Ltd. in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2014. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.6.6, the APK grew from 3.2 MB to 5.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 4.2. It asks for 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. Compared with version 2.6.6, it adds 2 new permissions: “Prevent the device from sleeping” and “Run at startup”.

What's new in v2.9.8

* Improved support for upcoming chromeOS Play Store

Description

From the listing uploaded by “davidw69”.

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 and supports all USB transfer modes, control, bulk, interrupt and isochronous. This app will support sharing one (1) USB device at a time. If you want to use advanced features like sharing multiple devices from a single Android server, or running the client as a service, please purchase a license from https://www.virtualhere.com 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

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.6.6. Since v2.9.8 it requires Android 4.2+.

v2.9.8 LATEST Aug 29, 2016 5.1 MB TRUSTED v2.6.6 Jan 7, 2016 3.2 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “VirtualHere Pty. Ltd.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v2.6.6, which matches Google Play v2.6.6

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 22, 2016
Antivirus scan passed May 25, 2020
Signed byCN=VirtualHere Pty. Ltd., OU=Software, O=VirtualHere Pty. Ltd., L=Manly, ST=NSW, C=AU
Signing certificate (SHA-1)17:F7:11:56:0D:C0:75:86:B4:4C:EB:78:BF:5B:6B:8E:4D:BC:C2:1F
File MD508101fb075d2267ee088e0491ce64b31
Uploaded by “davidw69” Bronze tier · 2,364 followers · uploading since 2013

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Permissions (5)

VirtualHere USB Server requests 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

Required hardware & features

USB host android.hardware.usb.host
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

VirtualHere USB Server APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of VirtualHere USB Server for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.2 or later. Version 2.6.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.6.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the VirtualHere USB Server APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 2.6.6, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 08101fb075d2267ee088e0491ce64b31.