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How to Mirror Pixel Phone to PC on Windows 11/10?
I am using AnyDrodiCast and it works well for mirroring my Pixel phone to PC. The steps are very simple and great for non tech savvy users.
Quick tutorial: https://www.anywinhowtos.com/mirror-android-phone-to-pc
I suggest giving a try on Scrcpy ((pronounced "screen copy"), a free, open-source tool developed by Genymobile that allows you to mirror and control your Android device (like your Pixel phone) from your PC via a USB connection or wirelessly. It's lightweight, fast, and doesn’t require root access, making it a popular choice for developers and everyday users alike. Scrcpy is especially useful for tasks like screen recording, app testing, or simply using your phone on a larger screen.)
1. To mirror Pixel phone to Windows PC, first enable USB Debugging on Pixel Android phone. Go to About phone and tap on Build number 7 times to enable Developer options. Go back to Settings > System > Developer options. Enable USB debugging.
2. Connect your Pixel phone to your PC using a USB cable. On your Android phone, when prompted, select File transfer or Android Auto mode (this ensures the connection is recognized).
3. Open the folder where you extracted Scrcpy. Run the scrcpy.exe file (for Windows) or the appropriate executable for your OS. Your Pixel phone’s screen will appear on your PC.
4. Use Scrcpy to control the Google Pixel.
This is a simple trick to let you mirror Pixel phone to Windows PC for free!
In addition, the above trick works on Google Pixel 9/8/7/6 and Google Pixel 9/8/7/6 Pro.
you mention a USB connection or wirelessly. how to connect wirelessly
**Step 1: Prepare the Connection
Ensure both your laptop and your Pixel 6 Pro are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
On your Pixel, go to Settings > System > Developer options.
Tap on the text "Wireless debugging" (not just the toggle) to open the detailed sub-menu.
Tap Pair device with pairing code. You will see an IP address, a Port, and a 6-digit Pairing Code. Keep this screen open.
**Step 2: Pair via Windows Terminal
On your Windows 11 laptop:
Open the folder where you extracted Scrcpy.
Right-click any empty space in that folder and select Open in Terminal.
Type the following command using the "Pairing" details from your phone screen:
adb pair [IP Address]:[Port]
(Example: adb pair 192.168.1.15:37845)
When prompted, enter the 6-digit pairing code shown on your phone and press Enter. You should see a "Successfully paired" message.
**Step 3: Connect and Stream
Now that the devices are paired, you need to establish the active connection.
Look at the main Wireless Debugging screen on your phone (the one you were on before you clicked "Pair"). It will show a different IP address and Port under "IP address & Port."
In your Windows Terminal, type:
adb connect [IP Address]:[Port]
(Example: adb connect 192.168.1.15:42567)
Once it says "connected," simply type scrcpy in the terminal and press Enter.
