The short answer
There is no official M5Burner app for Android. M5Stack's download page lists M5Burner only for Windows 10 x64, macOS x64 and Linux x64, plus the browser-based WebBurner for computers. Files named “M5Burner APK” on third-party download sites are not from M5Stack.
Why there isn't an Android version
Flashing an ESP32 needs direct control of a USB serial port, timing-sensitive resets into download mode, and drivers for the board's USB chip. Desktop systems handle this well. Android's USB access works differently and varies between phone makers. M5Stack's tooling has focused on desktop and, now, on desktop browsers through Web Serial.
What to do instead
| Option | Needs | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop M5Burner | Windows, macOS or Linux x64 | Full catalogue, offline-friendly once downloaded |
| WebBurner | Chrome or Edge on a computer | No install; long-term replacement |
| UIFlow2 over Wi-Fi | Device already running UIFlow2 | Pushing programs from a phone or tablet browser |
| Firmware with OTA updates | Firmware that supports it | Updating some community firmware over Wi-Fi |
Using a phone once the firmware is installed
After you burn UIFlow2 from a computer, many tasks don't need the computer again. The device connects to Wi-Fi and appears in the UIFlow2 web IDE, which you can open in a browser. Writing and pushing programs that way is different from flashing firmware, but it covers what many people actually want to do from a phone.
No computer at home?
- Use a school, library or friend's computer once to install the base firmware.
- Choose firmware that supports over-the-air updates, so later updates come over Wi-Fi.
- Keep a note of the firmware version that works, so you can repeat the setup later.
What about USB OTG cables?
Android phones can connect to some USB serial devices through an OTG adapter, and general-purpose serial apps exist. That doesn't make them M5Burner. They don't carry M5Stack's firmware catalogue, account binding or Share Burn. Getting the right firmware file, the right flash addresses and download mode right on a phone is error-prone. If a flash goes wrong, you'll want a computer to recover the board anyway. For most people, a one-off session on a computer is quicker and safer.
Why search results show APKs anyway
APK listing sites often create pages for popular software names, whether or not an Android app exists. The safest rule is simple: if M5Stack's own download page doesn't list it, don't install it. Get the real desktop packages from our download section, which links to M5Stack's file server.
Get M5Burner v3.0
Official package for Windows, macOS and Linux x64, downloaded from M5Stack.
