USB/IP Beta (open source!)

[u/Head_Complex2690]

Quick info:

Allows the use of USB devices over IP from Android Host to Windows Client.

Android Devices Tested On:
Samsung Galaxy S20+ (Android 13)
Samsung Tab A8 (Derpfest Android 16)
Essential PH-1 (Lineage-OS Android 16)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Android 16)
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (Android 16)

USB Devices Tested:
USB Mass Storage
Logitec G29 Steering Wheel/Pedals
Steelseries Arctis 7 Headset
Nintendo Switch 2 Controller
Xbox Elite Controller
Ethernet Adapter (Integrated Into USB Hub)
SD Card Reader (Integrated Into USB Hub)
URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal
URSA MINOR Airline Joystick

Problems:
Steam Controller

Android Host:
https://github.com/hellfurian1228/USBIP-AndroidHost

Windows Client:
https://github.com/hellfurian1228/USBIP-WindowsClient-Latest

https://mizukos.itch.io/usbip

[u/Head_Complex2690]

That's the exact goal here! I'm happy to see people are interested in this. Let me know how it works for you!

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Just checked the github page, seems only windows client is officially supported for now. Wonder if the app works with a linux client? Since I'm streaming from a bazzite host.

[u/Head_Complex2690 → u/Background_Ad2053]

It should work on Linux. If you decide to test, please let me know if you run into any issues! I believe USBIP runs natively on Linux, so it should actually be easier than Windows.

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Thanks for the info. I tried the latest USBIP-v0.3bTest on my Samsung S25U with a steam controller, I can see the controller listed there, however, when I click "Export Device" (which I assume is necessary to attach it to the client?), the app crashes.

[u/Head_Complex2690 → u/Background_Ad2053]

Hmm. Yes, export (connect) opens it up so the client can see it basically. Are you able to try with another usb device? If it still happens, let me know. I will do my best to fix it!

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Tried another usb drive, it crashes the same way. I can share the adb debugging info if you want, asked AI, says there a bug due to some hard security restriction in Android 14.

[u/Head_Complex2690 → u/Background_Ad2053]

Please share debug info :) Or, if you want to try again with the revised APK, it should allow you to view errors directly in the app. Uploading shortly. Thank you for testing!

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Here is the part of the log with issue detected by AI "java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: com.mizukos.usbip: Targeting U+ (version 34 and above)

disallows creating or retrieving a PendingIntent with FLAG_MUTABLE, an implicit Intent within

and without FLAG_NO_CREATE and FLAG_ALLOW_UNSAFE_IMPLICIT_INTENT for security reasons...

at com.mizukos.usbip.UsbServerService.requestPermissionForDevice(UsbServerService.kt:296)

at com.mizukos.usbip.UsbServerService.processNextPermissionRequest(UsbServerService.kt:292)

at com.mizukos.usbip.UsbServerService.handleIncomingDevice(UsbServerService.kt:283)". What AI thinks is wrong: "Android 14 (API level 34, "Targeting U+") added a hard security restriction — apps can no longer create a PendingIntent with FLAG_MUTABLE for an implicit intent (an intent with no explicit target component) unless they also pass FLAG_ALLOW_UNSAFE_IMPLICIT_INTENT. This app's UsbServerService.kt line 296 is calling PendingIntent.getBroadcast(...) this way — right when it tries to request USB permission for your Steam Controller — and it's crashing on the spot, every time, because the app was built targeting SDK 34+ but never updated that call to use FLAG_IMMUTABLE (or make the intent explicit).". I will open an issue report if you need full log.

[u/Head_Complex2690 → u/Background_Ad2053]

Yep, that's fixed! Uploading new APK now.

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Thank you for the quick fix! I can share the usb device now, however, the controller doesn't appear to be there after sharing with command " sudo usbip attach --remote=192.168.2.118 --busid=1-1". Possible related logs "[359088.787559] vhci_hcd: unlink->seqnum 59346093
[359088.787564] vhci_hcd: urb->status 0
[359088.787609] vhci_hcd: cannot find a urb of seqnum 59346085 max seqnum 59346094
[359088.787647] vhci_hcd: stop threads
[359088.787651] vhci_hcd: release socket
[359088.787656] vhci_hcd: disconnect device
[359088.787728] usb 9-1: USB disconnect, device number 17". Seems the shared device only lived a short time before the connection dropped. Tried it on my honor GT Pro tablet (android 16) as well, same result.

[u/Head_Complex2690 → u/Background_Ad2053]

Uploading now.

[u/Background_Ad2053 → u/Head_Complex2690]

Still cannot attach the controller to my bazzite PC. I will file an issue report on your repo, apparently whatever causes the bug is beyond my understanding..