<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <permissions> <feature name="android.hardware.usb.host" /> </permissions>
If you are a developer, a custom ROM enthusiast, or someone trying to connect external USB devices to an Android TV box or a specialized tablet, you have likely encountered a roadblock involving USB Host mode.
The rooting community discovered that manually placing the correct XML file could enable USB host mode on devices where the manufacturer had disabled it artificially (e.g., some budget tablets or VOIP phones).
Installing this file requires root access, as you need to write to the system partition.
Restart your device to allow the Android OS to scan the new hardware permission during bootup. Fixing USB OTG Issues Without Root
