Android tool screen copy

Android Screen Copy (Scrcpy) is an open source tool that allows you to display and manipulate an Android device screen on a PC or Mac in real time. It's commonly used by developers and techies to test a device's screen, demo apps, or debug.

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Key features

• Screen mirroring: Display your Android device's screen in real-time on your computer screen in high quality.
• Remote control: Use your keyboard and mouse to operate your device.
• Wireless or wired connection: Supports quick connection via USB cable or wireless connection via Wi-Fi.
• High performance even on low specs: Low latency and efficient use of resources.
• Recording and screenshots: Record your device screen or save screenshots.
• Text entry: Enter text directly on your Android device using your PC keyboard.

Advantages

• Free and open source: Anyone can download and use it.
• Supports many operating systems: Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• No additional apps required: Works without installing any additional apps on your Android device (you only need to enable USB debugging).

Requirements

• USB debugging must be enabled on your Android device.
• Android Debug Bridge (ADB) must be installed on your computer.

Installation and usage

• Download Scrcpy from the official GitHub repository.
• Unzip the downloaded file.
• Connect your device via USB and enable USB debugging.
• Run the scrcpy command from a terminal or command prompt.

Use cases

• Testing and debugging your app.
• Demonstrating apps during meetings.
• Sharing gameplay screenshots.
• Recording and capturing device screens.