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DimondH
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Nov 06, 2023

How to Mirror Android to Windows 11 Computer with USB Cable ?

My objective is to establish a connection between my Android smartphone and the computer through a USB cable in order to mirror the device screen. However, I am uncertain about the steps involved in ...
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LeonPavesic
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Nov 06, 2023

Hi DimondH,

you can use scrcpy, a free and open-source software to mirror your Android device to your computer.

 

To use scrcpy, follow these steps:

  1. Download and install scrcpy on your computer.
  2. Make sure you enabled USB debugging on your Android device.
  3. Connect your Android device to your computer with a USB cable.
  4. Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to the scrcpy directory.
  5. Type the following command and press Enter:

 

scrcpy​

 

Your Android device's screen should now be mirrored to your computer.

GitHub - Genymobile/scrcpy: Display and control your Android device

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DimondH
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Nov 13, 2023
Setting up Scrcpy may require installing additional dependencies and executing commands in a terminal, which can be challenging for me, as i am not familiar with command-line tools.
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    LeonPavesic
    Silver Contributor
    Nov 13, 2023

    Hi DimondH,

    thanks for your update.

    I can try to guide you through the process of mirroring your Android device to your Windows 11 PC using a USB cable without the need for command-line tools as scrcpy.

    Here are the steps:

    - Download and Install ApowerMirror on Your Devices

    - Download and install the ApowerMirror app on your Android smartphone or tablet and on your Windows 11 PC.
    - Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

    - You will need to enable USB debugging on your Android device. This is usually found in the Developer Options menu in your device’s settings.
    - Connect Your Android Device to Your PC

    - Connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable.
    - Start the ApowerMirror App

    - Open the ApowerMirror app on both your Android device and your PC.
    - Start Mirroring

    - On your Android device, tap “START NOW” on the permission to capture screen1.

    Your Android device’s screen should now be mirrored on your Windows 11 PC.

     

    Your experience may vary slightly depending on the make and model of your Android device.


    Here are some useful links:
    www.tenorshare.com
    fossbytes.com
    techwiser.com
    www.guidingtech.com


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      crakoczy
      Copper Contributor
      May 21, 2024

      LeonPavesic aPowerMirror has many poor reviews and appears to cost $70 to remove watermarks and a 10-minute cast limit. Is there any better app you'd suggest? I used to use Samsung SideSync, but it hasn't been updated since 2019 and no longer works.

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      B2veg
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      Apr 06, 2024

      For users needing to search how to complete the task at hand, enabling usb debugging in developer options is extremely risky in respect to leaving thier device (and computer once connected via USB) vulnerable to attacks by hackers, especially when not advised to immediately disable usb debugging after their task was accoplished. Additionally as I recall, Scrcpy requires the user to write code that gives the app complete access and control over their phone, which in itself should never be executed imo. I hope very few follow the instructions above,  LeonPavesic please correct me if any of the above that I have shared is incorrect. 

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