Mirroring your Android device to your PC is simple with the Screen Copy app. Follow these steps to connect and control your phone seamlessly.
Download and Install Screen Copy
Start by downloading Screen Copy, a free and open-source screen mirroring application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Your device must run at least Android 5.0 (API 21) for screen mirroring and Android 11 (API 30) for audio forwarding. Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your Android device. For Xiaomi users experiencing errors, enable USB debugging (Security Settings) to control the device via keyboard and mouse, then reboot.
Setting Up the Connection
- Visit the Screen Copy GitHub page and download the application.
- Connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable.
- Enable Developer Options by going to Settings > About Phone and tapping on Build Number or MIUI Version multiple times until you see the developer confirmation message.
- Go to Settings > Developer Options (may be under Additional Settings) and enable USB debugging and, if necessary, USB debugging (Security Settings).
Launching Screen Copy
- Extract the Screen Copy ZIP file and store it anywhere on your drive (e.g., C:\Program Files\Scrcpy).
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator, navigate to the Screen Copy folder using:
cd "C:\Program Files\Scrcpy"
- Run the following command to start screen mirroring:
SCRCPY
Running Screen Copy Anywhere
Instead of navigating to the folder every time, set the path in System Environment Variables:
- Open Environment Variables via the Windows search bar.
- Under System Variables, select Path, click Edit, then New, and paste the Screen Copy folder path.
- Click OK, apply changes, and restart Command Prompt. You can now run SCRCPY from anywhere.
Creating a Batch File for Quick Access
Rather than typing commands manually, create a batch file:
- Right-click on the desktop, select New > Text Document.
- Copy and paste the script (provided in the description).
- Save the file with a .bat extension and select "All Files" as the file type.
- Run the .bat file to open Screen Copy instantly.
Now you can mirror your Android screen to your PC effortlessly. Enjoy your setup!