How to cast Android screen in Ubuntu 18.04

roger — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:07:45 +0000

Hey, what’s up. Android is the most widely used mobile operating system in the world. Also, it’s an open-source system run by Google, but it’s based on Linux. Currently, its most recent version is number 10. On the other hand, the possibility of casting the screen is present since version 5.0. Well, in this post we will see how to cast an android screen in Ubuntu 18.04. With this intention, we’ll use Scrcpy. This is a free, open-source application that allows you to view and control Android devices connected via USB or wirelessly. It offers 30 ~ 60 FPS with a resolution that can go up to 1920×1080. In addition, the communication between the server and the client is done through ADB. But perhaps its most interesting feature is that it does not require Root on android. So let’s get down to business.

Prerequisites

An Android device with at least 5.0 version
It is necessary to enable ADB debugging. On some devices, it is also necessary to enable USB debugging in the security options. In fact, this function is essential to manage the Android device via USB.
ADB and Fastboot installed. To download and install it, simply run this command:

sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot

After installation, check the version of ADB with the following command:

adb version

We must obtain a result similar to this:

An android device connected to the computer via USB It is also possible to connect via wireless. However, the connection loses effectiveness.

Step 1. Install the scrcpy snap package.

The Snapd package is present from Ubuntu 16.04 so there is no need to install it. So to install Scrcpy please run the following command:

sudo snap install scrcpy

This snap package is updated with the latest version of scrcpy available. It also installs the snap core dependency needed to run the program.

Step 2. Connect the phone via USB.

Once the preparations are done, you just have to connect the phone with the USB cable.

Step 3. Start Scrcpy.

Then from the terminal, you run the following command:

scrcpy

Please note that the Android device screen must be unlocked. Also, confirm the USB connection by accepting the pop-up window on your phone.

Starting scrcpy

Once the program is started, it is possible to manage and transmit the Android screen in Ubuntu.

To stop the Scrcpy server, just run this command.

scrcpy.adb kill-server

And if you finally decide to uninstall it, then from the terminal run it:

sudo snap remove scrcpy

Conclusion

Finally, we have seen how to cast the android screen in Ubuntu 18.06. As you can see, it is a simple procedure that allows you to manage the android device from the Ubuntu machine. This is all for the moment, before saying goodbye I invite you to see our post about fixing errors in Windows 10.

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How to Mirror Android Screen on PC

Mel — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:25:19 +0000

Android is, by far, the most popular smartphone OS all over the world. In the case of PC, it’s obviously under the command of Windows. The latest release of Windows series (Windows 10) is packed with tons of features and abilities. In fact, because of the immense popularity, Windows has the most available features for everyone. It’s really great to integrate Windows with your Android smart device, right?

Today, let’s take a look how you will cast your Android screen on PC. It’s an interesting feature that allows enjoying the Android screen right on the PC. However, your Android must be 4.2 or higher version. We’re now in the age of Android 9, so it sounds quite ridiculous about the requirement, right?

Note that use these methods only for simple purposes like watching video or images or for showing demonstration. In the case of gaming, it may cause lag and other issues to hamper your gaming experience. For using the screencast for gaming, you should switch to Chromecast.

Let’s go with mirroring Android screen on Windows!

Connect app (Windows 10 only)

The easiest method to do this is to have a PC with Windows 10. There’s a built-in app named “Connect” to do the job. However, you have to have Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later edition for enjoying this feature.

First, connect both your Android smartphone and Windows 10 PC to the same Wi-Fi network. Now, start “Connect” app from the Start menu. Just search for it with its name and it’ll show up.

On your Android, follow these steps –

Go to Settings >> Display.
Tap “Cast option”.
Select your PC.

Done! Enjoy your Android screen on your PC!

AirDroid (all Windows)

AirDroid is a free app that allows numerous features in the Android system. You can access & manage your phone right from your PC; no need to touch the phone! There are tons of other features like backing up files on PC or record screenshot without ROOT etc. Just make sure that both devices are on the same network.

At first, install AirDroid from Google Play Store on your Android. Then, open the app and sign up (or sign in) with an account. The app will show an IP address. Type it into your web browser.

You’re in the AirDroid web UI. Click on “Screenshots” icon.

Enjoy!

Using TeamViewer (all Windows)

We all have heard the name of TeamViewer, right? It’s the most popular remote controlling app all over the world. There are lots of reasons it’s popular. It’s powerful, simple and secured enough for becoming the industry standard.

To access your smartphone via TeamViewer, you have to install the TeamViewer software on both of your systems. Get TeamViewer.

Then, open the app on both of your devices. Then, connect to your Android from Windows app using the ID and password. Of course, the credentials will be from your Android TeamViewer.

It’ll ask for allowing the connection on your Android. Grant the permission.

Enjoy the remote control of your Android!

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