Prevent USB port usage programmatically

Question

How can I programmatically prevent a user from using the USB port of an Android tablet?

I don't think it can be achieved by normal applications. Can it be done with a system application?

Can somebody suggest a good starting point.

Check this SO question, it may helps you a bit: [Programmatically Turn Off USB Storage on Android Devices](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7396757/programmatically-turn-off-usb-storage-on-android-devices) — Paresh Mayani, Nov 17 '11 at 05:56
This thread may be helpful to you: [Stop USB Port programmatically](http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/131d7638634f8812?pli=1) — Paresh Mayani, Nov 17 '11 at 05:59
@Paresh Mayani Later one suggest to build a kernel module and moving the driver to/fro for enable/disabling usb storage! Is that you suggesting? Do I need to write my own kernal or simply a kernel module? — Mithun Sreedharan, Nov 17 '11 at 06:09

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 17 '11 at 06:24

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You can't do this programatically through any formal API. If you're willing to hack into the kernel, you probably could, but that's going to be device specific.

answered Nov 17 '11 at 06:24

Kurtis Nusbaum

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 17 '11 at 09:02

There is a way to create a enterprise applications that are installed by device administrators on Android Handsets to enforce enterprise mobile handset policies. Have a look at the Documentation for further information. There is something to disable the camera maybe there is also an option to disable USB.

This is a solution to enforce security related rules on corporate handsets. It should not be used to disable USB because it comes handy for your App.

Prevent USB port usage programmatically

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