Displaying your phone screen on your computer via USB can be incredibly useful for various purposes, such as presentations, gaming, or simply managing your phone from your computer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do this, focusing on Android devices, which commonly support this feature through various methods.
Using Android and Windows with USB Debugging
Step 1: Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging on Your Android Device
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll down and tap on About phone.
- Find the Build number and tap it seven times to unlock Developer options.
- Return to the Settings menu, then go to System > Developer options.
- Enable USB debugging.
Step 2: Install Necessary Software on Your Computer
- Vysor: This is a popular tool that allows you to mirror and control your Android device. Download and install Vysor from [Vysor’s official website](https://www.vysor.io/).
- Scrcpy: Another powerful and open-source tool is Scrcpy. Download the latest version from [Scrcpy’s GitHub repository](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy).
Step 3: Connect Your Android Device to Your Computer
- Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to your computer.
- You might need to allow USB debugging on your phone by selecting “Allow” when prompted.
Step 4: Launch the Software
- Vysor:
Open Vysor on your computer.
Click on “Find Devices” and select your phone.
Click “View” to start mirroring your phone screen.
- Scrcpy:
Extract the Scrcpy ZIP file you downloaded.
Run the `scrcpy.exe` file (Windows) or the corresponding executable for your OS.
The program should detect your phone and start displaying its screen on your computer.
Using Android and macOS
Step 1: Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging
Follow the same steps as mentioned for Windows to enable USB debugging on your Android device.
Step 2: Install Scrcpy
- Install Homebrew if you haven’t already. Open Terminal and run:
“`sh
/bin/bash -c “$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)”
“`
- Install Scrcpy using Homebrew:
“`sh
brew install scrcpy
“`
Step 3: Connect Your Device
Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to your Mac.
Step 4: Launch Scrcpy
Open Terminal and type `scrcpy` to start the application. Your phone’s screen should now be mirrored on your Mac.
Using iPhone and macOS with QuickTime Player
Step 1: Connect Your iPhone to Your Mac
Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac.
Step 2: Open QuickTime Player
Launch QuickTime Player from your Applications folder.
Step 3: Start a New Movie Recording
- From the QuickTime Player menu, select File > New Movie Recording.
- A recording window will appear. Next to the record button, click the drop-down arrow.
- Select your iPhone from the list of available cameras.
Your iPhone screen should now be displayed in QuickTime Player. You can use this setup to display your screen or even record your screen activities.
Using iPhone and Windows
Step 1: Install Third-Party Software
You can use tools like ApowerMirror, Reflector, or LonelyScreen. These applications allow you to mirror your iPhone to a Windows PC.
Step 2: Connect Your iPhone to Your Windows PC
Install and launch the mirroring software on your Windows PC.
Connect your iPhone via USB and ensure you trust the computer on your iPhone.
Step 3: Start Mirroring
Follow the software-specific instructions to start mirroring your iPhone screen to your PC.
Displaying your phone screen on your computer via USB is straightforward with the right tools and setup. Whether you’re using an Android or an iPhone, there are multiple ways to achieve this on both Windows and macOS. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily mirror your device’s screen for various productive and entertainment purposes.
