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Get Started with SCRCPY

This guide will walk you through the process of downloading and installing the SCRCPY tool on your computer. SCRCPY is a tool that allows you to mirror your Android device's screen on your computer.

Before You Get Started

You'll need to make sure that you have the following:

  • A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • A USB cable
  • An Android device

System Requirements

Make sure your system meets these requirements before installing SCRCPY

Requirement Windows macOS Linux
Operating System Windows 7+ (64-bit) macOS 10.12+ Most distributions
Android Version Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher
Disk Space ~30 MB (lightweight portable app)
Connection USB data cable or WiFi (same network)
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Bundled with SCRCPY Via Homebrew Via package manager
USB Debugging Must be enabled in Android Developer Options
Root Access Not required

What's New in v3.3.4

Latest changes and improvements in the current release

v3.3.4 Latest Stable Release

Device Compatibility & Stability Patch

  • Resolved permission issues that could occur after upgrading Android
  • Improved reliability on specific device brands including Meizu
  • Several internal bug fixes for UHID handling, logging, and build scripts
View full changelog

Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to install SCRCPY on your computer

1

Download and Extract

Download SCRCPY from the official GitHub repository or from this website. Once you've downloaded the file, unzip it and open the SCRCPY folder. Inside the folder, you will find the SCRCPY executable.

2

Install the Application

To install SCRCPY, simply double-click on the executable and follow the prompts. For Windows users, run the installer and follow the installation wizard.

3

Connect Your Android Device

Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable. Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your Android device.

Note: To enable USB debugging, go to Settings → About Phone → tap Build Number 7 times → go back to Settings → Developer Options → enable USB Debugging.

4

Launch SCRCPY

Launch the SCRCPY application. When you launch SCRCPY, you will see a window on your desktop for a brief period. However, in order for the software to function, you will have to connect your phone using a USB cable and run the software afterwards. You should now be able to control your Android device from your computer.

Installation via Terminal

For macOS and Linux users, you can install SCRCPY using package managers

Linux

$ apt install scrcpy

For Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions

macOS

$ brew install scrcpy

Requires Homebrew package manager

SCRCPY vs Alternatives

See how SCRCPY compares to other popular Android screen mirroring tools

Feature SCRCPY Vysor AirDroid
Price Free (open-source) Free (limited) / $2.50/mo Pro Free (limited) / $3.99/mo
Latency Very Low (~35ms) Medium (~100ms) High (~200ms+)
App Required on Phone No Yes Yes
Audio Mirroring Yes (Android 11+) Pro only No
Screen Recording Yes (built-in) Pro only Yes
Wireless Support Yes (via ADB TCP/IP) Pro only Yes
Root Required No No No
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Web

SCRCPY provides the best performance at zero cost, making it the ideal choice for developers, gamers, and power users who need reliable, low-latency screen mirroring.

Need Help?

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