Unlike many phone mirroring apps, Scrcpy is free and open source. It doesn’t require you to create an account or install anything on your Android device. Connect your phone to your desktop with a USB cable (make sure to enable USB debugging!) and you’re ready to go. Wireless mode is available too once you’ve completed the initial setup.
It’s very low latency too, so video streaming is smooth and the controls are quick. Also, because it runs locally, there aren’t ads or cloud services getting in the way. You can even copy and paste text between your computer and phone, drag and drop files, and open multiple Android devices at the same time if needed.
If you spend a lot of time moving between your phone and computer like me, Scrcpy can save you the hassle of reaching across your desk every few minutes.
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