personshelldon / mkntfs

mkntfs binary for Android that built from https://www.tuxera.com/community/open-source-ntfs-3g/ sources

MKNTFS binary for Android devices

Prebuilt binaries of mkntfs utility from NTFS-3G sources. This utility can work with NTFS filesystems on Android devices.

NTFS-3G version: STABLE 2017.3.23 (March 28, 2017)

Requirements

• Android API >= 21 (may work on API less then 21, but need to be tested)
• Supported architecture: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, x86_64
• May not work without root (neede to be tested)

How to use

• Copy the binary for the desired architecture to the device (preferably, for example, /system/bin/. It may not work from /sdcard)
• Add execution permissions to the file (chmod a+x mkntfs)
• Run mkntfs --help in shell on device to get infomation how to use this binary

Example of usage

Command to create NTFS filesystem on block device (-f - Perform a quick format):

mkntfs -f /dev/block/sdg1

/dev/block/sdg1 - path to USB flash drive block device connected to my phone via OTG. This path is actual only for my device. This path can be different on other devices.