**This GitHub repo () is the only official source for the project. Do not download releases from random websites, even if their name contains `scrcpy`.** # scrcpy (v2.7) scrcpy _pronounced "**scr**een **c**o**py**"_ This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected via USB or [over TCP/IP](doc/connection.md#tcpip-wireless), and allows to control the device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require any _root_ access. It works on _Linux_, _Windows_ and _macOS_. ![screenshot](assets/screenshot-debian-600.jpg) It focuses on: - **lightness**: native, displays only the device screen - **performance**: 30~120fps, depending on the device - **quality**: 1920×1080 or above - **low latency**: [35~70ms][lowlatency] - **low startup time**: ~1 second to display the first image - **non-intrusiveness**: nothing is left installed on the Android device - **user benefits**: no account, no ads, no internet required - **freedom**: free and open source software [lowlatency]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/pull/646 Its features include: - [audio forwarding](doc/audio.md) (Android 11+) - [recording](doc/recording.md) - [virtual display](doc/virtual_display.md) - mirroring with [Android device screen off](doc/device.md#turn-screen-off) - [copy-paste](doc/control.md#copy-paste) in both directions - [configurable quality](doc/video.md) - [camera mirroring](doc/camera.md) (Android 12+) - [mirroring as a webcam (V4L2)](doc/v4l2.md) (Linux-only) - physical [keyboard][hid-keyboard] and [mouse][hid-mouse] simulation (HID) - [gamepad](doc/gamepad.md) support - [OTG mode](doc/otg.md) - and more… [hid-keyboard]: doc/keyboard.md#physical-keyboard-simulation [hid-mouse]: doc/mouse.md#physical-mouse-simulation ## Prerequisites The Android device requires at least API 21 (Android 5.0). [Audio forwarding](doc/audio.md) is supported for API >= 30 (Android 11+). Make sure you [enabled USB debugging][enable-adb] on your device(s). [enable-adb]: https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options#enable On some devices (especially Xiaomi), you might get the following error: ``` java.lang.SecurityException: Injecting input events requires the caller (or the source of the instrumentation, if any) to have the INJECT_EVENTS permission. ``` In that case, you need to enable [an additional option][control] `USB debugging (Security Settings)` (this is an item different from `USB debugging`) to control it using a keyboard and mouse. Rebooting the device is necessary once this option is set. [control]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/70#issuecomment-373286323 Note that USB debugging is not required to run scrcpy in [OTG mode](doc/otg.md). ## Get the app - [Linux](doc/linux.md) - [Windows](doc/windows.md) - [macOS](doc/macos.md) ## What's new Here are the main features in the recent releases: - [scrcpy 2.7](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.7): gamepad support - [scrcpy 2.6](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.6): audio duplication - [scrcpy 2.5](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.5): control-only & mouse improvements - [scrcpy 2.4](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.4): UHID keyboard and mouse - [scrcpy 2.3](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.3): improve camera support - [scrcpy 2.2](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.2): camera capture - [scrcpy 2.1](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.1): microphone capture - [scrcpy 2.0](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/tag/v2.0): audio forwarding - … ## Usage examples There are a lot of options, [documented](#user-documentation) in separate pages. Here are just some common examples. - Capture the screen in H.265 (better quality), limit the size to 1920, limit the frame rate to 60fps, disable audio, and control the device by simulating a physical keyboard: ```bash scrcpy --video-codec=h265 --max-size=1920 --max-fps=60 --no-audio --keyboard=uhid scrcpy --video-codec=h265 -m1920 --max-fps=60 --no-audio -K # short version ``` - Start VLC in a new virtual display (separate from the device display): ```bash scrcpy --new-display=1920x1080 --start-app=org.videolan.vlc ``` - Record the device camera in H.265 at 1920x1080 (and microphone) to an MP4 file: ```bash scrcpy --video-source=camera --video-codec=h265 --camera-size=1920x1080 --record=file.mp4 ``` - Capture the device front camera and expose it as a webcam on the computer (on Linux): ```bash scrcpy --video-source=camera --camera-size=1920x1080 --camera-facing=front --v4l2-sink=/dev/video2 --no-playback ``` - Control the device without mirroring by simulating a physical keyboard and mouse (USB debugging not required): ```bash scrcpy --otg ``` - Control the device using gamepad controllers plugged into the computer: ```bash scrcpy --gamepad=uhid scrcpy -G # short version ``` ## User documentation The application provides a lot of features and configuration options. They are documented in the following pages: - [Connection](doc/connection.md) - [Video](doc/video.md) - [Audio](doc/audio.md) - [Control](doc/control.md) - [Keyboard](doc/keyboard.md) - [Mouse](doc/mouse.md) - [Gamepad](doc/gamepad.md) - [Device](doc/device.md) - [Window](doc/window.md) - [Recording](doc/recording.md) - [Virtual display](doc/virtual_displays.md) - [Tunnels](doc/tunnels.md) - [OTG](doc/otg.md) - [Camera](doc/camera.md) - [Video4Linux](doc/v4l2.md) - [Shortcuts](doc/shortcuts.md) ## Resources - [FAQ](FAQ.md) - [Translations][wiki] (not necessarily up to date) - [Build instructions](doc/build.md) - [Developers](doc/develop.md) [wiki]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/wiki ## Articles - [Introducing scrcpy][article-intro] - [Scrcpy now works wirelessly][article-tcpip] - [Scrcpy 2.0, with audio][article-scrcpy2] [article-intro]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2018/03/introducing-scrcpy/ [article-tcpip]: https://www.genymotion.com/blog/open-source-project-scrcpy-now-works-wirelessly/ [article-scrcpy2]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2023/03/scrcpy-2-0-with-audio/ ## Contact You can open an [issue] for bug reports, feature requests or general questions. For bug reports, please read the [FAQ](FAQ.md) first, you might find a solution to your problem immediately. [issue]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues You can also use: - Reddit: [`r/scrcpy`](https://www.reddit.com/r/scrcpy) - Twitter: [`@scrcpy_app`](https://twitter.com/scrcpy_app) ## Donate I'm [@rom1v](https://github.com/rom1v), the author and maintainer of _scrcpy_. If you appreciate this application, you can [support my open source work][donate]: - [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/rom1v) - [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/rom1v/) - [PayPal](https://paypal.me/rom2v) [donate]: https://blog.rom1v.com/about/#support-my-open-source-work ## Licence Copyright (C) 2018 Genymobile Copyright (C) 2018-2024 Romain Vimont Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. 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