Nero AirBurn for Android

So you’ve got a bunch of old vacation videos and photos saved on your phone, right? And you’re like, “Man, I should back this up before my phone dies or I lose it.” But you don’t have a computer handy, and the idea of dragging everything to a laptop just to burn a CD feels like overkill. That’s where Nero AirBurn for Android comes in - it’s not flashy, but it actually works when you need it.

The good stuff

What surprised me was how smooth the workflow was. I loaded up some old audio clips and a few video files, tapped “Create Compilation,” and it bundled them all into a single folder ready for burning. No messing with file names or folders. It even let me name the disc directly - super handy if you’re doing this for a friend or family member. I used it with a USB DVD drive connected via OTG, and it just… worked. No weird permissions or crashes. The app doesn’t try to do too much, which is refreshing. It focuses on one thing: getting your files onto a disc. And it does that reliably.

The not-so-good

But yeah, it’s definitely niche. If you’re not someone who still owns a DVD player or needs physical backups, this is probably pointless. Also, the interface is… barebones. Like, really bare. No animations, no fancy previews. Just a list of files and a few buttons. You can’t sort by date or type, and there’s no progress bar during the burn process - you just wait. And hey, it’s free, so fair enough. But the lack of updates and the fact that the developer isn’t even listed? Makes you wonder if this is still maintained. Also, it only supports CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays - no USB sticks or cloud options. So if you want to archive to something modern, this won’t help.

Bottom line

If you’re stuck with an old DVD burner and need to copy media from your Android device without a PC, Nero AirBurn for Android is a solid stopgap. It’s not going to win any design awards, but it gets the job done. Free, straightforward, and functional. Download it if you’re in that tiny group of people who still use physical discs. Otherwise, skip it. It’s not worth cluttering your phone for.