# USB TOOLS

> Multi Tool For USB Devices / Console Games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mixapplications.usbtools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mixapplications.usbtools)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mixapplications.usbtools`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MixApplications
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,404,931
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (22,826 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2022-06-23
- **Publisher country:** EG
- **Size:** 109 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mixapplications.usbtools)
- **Website:** [https://mixapplications.com](https://mixapplications.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mixapplications.com/privacy\_policy](https://mixapplications.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

**What USB Tools does**
USB Tools is a complete Android USB maintenance suite that formats, wipes, partitions, backs up, and repairs USB drives directly from your phone. Most core actions work without root, with internal SD card access requiring root.

**Key features**
- USB Formatter: format drives to FAT16/32, exFAT, NTFS, EXT2/EXT4, with manual file system selection
- Partition Wizard: create/delete partitions, choose GPT (UEFI) or MBR (Legacy)
- USB Wipe: securely erase data from USB or SD card
- Backup & Restore: full backups and restoration of USB content
- PS2 USB Utilities: organize/convert/export PS2 games, supports ISOs & USBExtreme formats, generates ul.cfg and OPL playlists
- OTG support: works with USB devices on Android (root may be required for internal SD access)
- Coin-based actions & Pro upgrade: earn coins for advanced actions; Pro unlocks all features, removes ads, enables offline use

**Experience & Notes**
Ad-supported core experience with optional Pro upgrade for offline use and unlimited access.

## Rankings

- #56,065 — Overall
- #2 — usb
- #3 — format

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.usb.action.USB_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mixapplications.usbtools.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews divide: the app delivers solid USB formatting, pendrive/data recovery, and generally good usability, with many considering it among the best USB tools for Android. However, monetization is a major drawback for many: coin-based formatting, frequent ads, and paywalls hinder experience and drive negative sentiment. A few users also mention internet/VPN prerequisites and distrust of the developer. Overall, the app is functional, but the experience hinges on tolerance for ads and the coin system.

### Pros

- Formats USB drives and fixes pendrives reliably.
- Regarded by some reviews as one of the best USB tools for Android.
- Helpful for data recovery/backup tasks on SD cards and debris cleanup.
- User-friendly and easy to use.
- Consistently useful for USB-related tasks and general functionality.

### Cons

- Coin-based monetization gates core features (formatting) and coins are earned via ads.
- Ads-heavy experience disrupts usage and coin rewards can be inconsistent.
- Paywalls or expensive unlocks for useful features.
- Requires internet access to obtain coins (VPN may be needed in some cases).
- Some users view the developer as unscrupulous or “scummy” due to monetization practices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mixapplications.usbtools)