scrcpy — Mirror & Control Android on PC
Display and control your Android screen on a computer for app demonstrations and testing.
Beginner guide · official links · software runs on your computer
Download & quick guide for beginners
Before downloading, check whether your computer uses Windows, macOS, or Linux. The button opens the official page, where you can choose the right installer. ToolsKo does not install the software for you.
- Where does it work?
- Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Choose the compatible installer on the official page. This software is installed on your computer, not on your Android phone.
- What do you need?
- An Android phone, a USB data cable, USB debugging, and scrcpy. No root access or separate phone app is needed.
- How do you know it works?
- Your phone screen appears on the computer and responds to mouse input.
- If something goes wrong
- For unauthorized, accept the phone’s debugging prompt. If no device appears, follow the ADB guide. Some phones need an extra manufacturer debugging permission for control.
Official instructions ↗ · Links checked November 10, 2026
New to Android? Start with the Android starter guide →How to use it (step by step)
- 1Open the official Genymobile releases page. On Windows, expand Assets and choose the release ZIP for your computer, usually win64, rather than Source code. On macOS or Linux, follow the installation link in the official instructions.
- 2On Windows, extract the ZIP first. Enable USB debugging on the phone using the ADB guide.
- 3Connect and unlock your phone. Approve the debugging prompt only for your own trusted computer.
- 4On Windows, open scrcpy.exe in the extracted folder. On macOS or Linux, run scrcpy after following the official installation steps. The phone screen should appear; close the window to stop.
Words to know
- Screen mirroring
- Showing your phone’s screen on a computer.
- Root
- Extensive Android system access; scrcpy does not require it.
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