diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index e6c3c94d..9b22c447 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -164,32 +164,6 @@ keyboard][hid] (HID). ## Client issues -### The quality is low - -If the definition of your client window is smaller than that of your device -screen, then you might get poor quality, especially visible on text (see [#40]). - -[#40]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/40 - -This problem should be fixed in scrcpy v1.22: **update to the latest version**. - -On older versions, you must configure the [scaling behavior]: - -> `scrcpy.exe` > Properties > Compatibility > Change high DPI settings > -> Override high DPI scaling behavior > Scaling performed by: _Application_. - -[scaling behavior]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/40#issuecomment-424466723 - -Also, to improve downscaling quality, trilinear filtering is enabled -automatically if the renderer is OpenGL and if it supports mipmapping. - -On Windows, you might want to force OpenGL to enable mipmapping: - -``` -scrcpy --render-driver=opengl -``` - - ### Issue with Wayland By default, SDL uses x11 on Linux. The [video driver] can be changed via the @@ -224,102 +198,15 @@ As a workaround, [disable "Block compositing"][kwin]. ### Exception -There may be many reasons. One common cause is that the hardware encoder of your -device is not able to encode at the given definition: - -> ``` -> ERROR: Exception on thread Thread[main,5,main] -> android.media.MediaCodec$CodecException: Error 0xfffffc0e -> ... -> Exit due to uncaughtException in main thread: -> ERROR: Could not open video stream -> INFO: Initial texture: 1080x2336 -> ``` - -or - -> ``` -> ERROR: Exception on thread Thread[main,5,main] -> java.lang.IllegalStateException -> at android.media.MediaCodec.native_dequeueOutputBuffer(Native Method) -> ``` - -Just try with a lower definition: +If you get any exception related to `MediaCodec`: ``` -scrcpy -m 1920 -scrcpy -m 1024 -scrcpy -m 800 +ERROR: Exception on thread Thread[main,5,main] +java.lang.IllegalStateException + at android.media.MediaCodec.native_dequeueOutputBuffer(Native Method) ``` -Since scrcpy v1.22, scrcpy automatically tries again with a lower definition -before failing. This behavior can be disabled with `--no-downsize-on-error`. - -You could also try another [encoder](README.md#encoder). - - -If you encounter this exception on Android 12, then just upgrade to scrcpy >= -1.18 (see [#2129]): - -``` -> ERROR: Exception on thread Thread[main,5,main] -java.lang.AssertionError: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException - at com.genymobile.scrcpy.wrappers.SurfaceControl.setDisplaySurface(SurfaceControl.java:75) - ... -Caused by: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException - at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method) - at com.genymobile.scrcpy.wrappers.SurfaceControl.setDisplaySurface(SurfaceControl.java:73) - ... 7 more -Caused by: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: displayToken must not be null - at android.view.SurfaceControl$Transaction.setDisplaySurface(SurfaceControl.java:3067) - at android.view.SurfaceControl.setDisplaySurface(SurfaceControl.java:2147) - ... 9 more -``` - -[#2129]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/2129 - - -## Command line on Windows - -Since v1.22, a "shortcut" has been added to directly open a terminal in the -scrcpy directory. Double-click on `open_a_terminal_here.bat`, then type your -command. For example: - -``` -scrcpy --record file.mkv -``` - -You could also open a terminal and go to the scrcpy folder manually: - - 1. Press Windows+r, this opens a dialog box. - 2. Type `cmd` and press Enter, this opens a terminal. - 3. Go to your _scrcpy_ directory, by typing (adapt the path): - - ```bat - cd C:\Users\user\Downloads\scrcpy-win64-xxx - ``` - - and press Enter - 4. Type your command. For example: - - ```bat - scrcpy --record file.mkv - ``` - -If you plan to always use the same arguments, create a file `myscrcpy.bat` -(enable [show file extensions] to avoid confusion) in the `scrcpy` directory, -containing your command. For example: - -```bat -scrcpy --prefer-text --turn-screen-off --stay-awake -``` - -Then just double-click on that file. - -You could also edit (a copy of) `scrcpy-console.bat` or `scrcpy-noconsole.vbs` -to add some arguments. - -[show file extensions]: https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/ +then try with another [encoder](doc/video.md#codec). ## Translations diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 765a6466..bc6f3bd3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,11 +4,10 @@ _pronounced "**scr**een **c**o**py**"_ -[Read in another language](#translations) - -This application provides display and control of Android devices connected via -USB or [over TCP/IP](#tcpip-wireless). It does not require any _root_ access. -It works on _GNU/Linux_, _Windows_ and _macOS_. +This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected via +USB or [over TCP/IP](doc/device.md#tcpip-wireless), and allows to control the +device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require any +_root_ access. It works on _Linux_, _Windows_ and _macOS_. ![screenshot](assets/screenshot-debian-600.jpg) @@ -26,1161 +25,96 @@ It focuses on: [lowlatency]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/pull/646 Its features include: - - [recording](#recording) - - mirroring with [Android device screen off](#turn-screen-off) - - [copy-paste](#copy-paste) in both directions - - [configurable quality](#capture-configuration) - - Android device [as a webcam (V4L2)](#v4l2loopback) (Linux-only) - - [physical keyboard simulation (HID)](#physical-keyboard-simulation-hid) - - [physical mouse simulation (HID)](#physical-mouse-simulation-hid) - - [OTG mode](#otg) + - [audio forwarding](doc/audio.md) (Android >= 11) + - [recording](doc/recording.md) + - mirroring with [Android device screen off](doc/device.md#turn-screen-off) + - [copy-paste](doc/control.md#copy-paste) in both directions + - [configurable quality](doc/video.md) + - Android device [as a webcam (V4L2)](doc/v4l2.md) (Linux-only) + - [physical keyboard/mouse simulation (HID)](doc/hid-otg.md) + - [OTG mode](doc/hid-otg.md#otg) - and more… ## Requirements The Android device requires at least API 21 (Android 5.0). -Make sure you [enable adb debugging][enable-adb] on your device(s). +[Audio forwarding](doc/audio.md) is supported from API 30 (Android 11). + +Make sure you [enabled adb debugging][enable-adb] on your device(s). [enable-adb]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html#Enabling -On some devices, you also need to enable [an additional option][control] to -control it using a keyboard and mouse. +On some devices, you also need to enable [an additional option][control] `USB +debugging (Security Settings)` (this is an item different from `USB debugging`) +to control it using a keyboard and mouse. [control]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/70#issuecomment-373286323 ## Get the app -Packaging status + - [Linux](doc/linux.md) + - [Windows](doc/windows.md) + - [macOS](doc/macos.md) -### Summary - - Linux: `apt install scrcpy` - - Windows: [download][direct-win64] - - macOS: `brew install scrcpy` +## User documentation -Build from sources: [BUILD] ([simplified process][BUILD_simple]) +The application provides a lot of features and configuration options. They are +documented in the following pages: -[BUILD]: BUILD.md -[BUILD_simple]: BUILD.md#simple + - [Device](doc/device.md) + - [Video](doc/video.md) + - [Audio](doc/audio.md) + - [Control](doc/control.md) + - [Window](doc/window.md) + - [Recording](doc/recording.md) + - [Tunnels](doc/tunnels.md) + - [HID/OTG](doc/hid-otg.md) + - [Video4Linux](doc/v4l2.md) + - [Shortcuts](doc/shortcuts.md) -### Linux +## Resources -On Debian and Ubuntu: + - [FAQ](FAQ.md) + - [Translations][wiki] (not necessarily up to date) + - [Build instructions](doc/build.md) + - [Developers](doc/develop.md) -``` -apt install scrcpy -``` +[wiki]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/wiki -On Arch Linux: -``` -pacman -S scrcpy -``` +## Articles -A [Snap] package is available: [`scrcpy`][snap-link]. +- [Introducing scrcpy][article-intro] +- [Scrcpy now works wirelessly][article-tcpip] -[snap-link]: https://snapstats.org/snaps/scrcpy +[article-intro]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2018/03/introducing-scrcpy/ +[article-tcpip]: https://www.genymotion.com/blog/open-source-project-scrcpy-now-works-wirelessly/ -[snap]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snappy_(package_manager) -For Fedora, a [COPR] package is available: [`scrcpy`][copr-link]. +## Contact -[COPR]: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Category:Copr -[copr-link]: https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/zeno/scrcpy/ +If you encounter a bug, please read the [FAQ](FAQ.md) first, then open an [issue]. +[issue]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues -For Gentoo, an [Ebuild] is available: [`scrcpy/`][ebuild-link]. +For general questions or discussions, you can also use: -[Ebuild]: https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Ebuild -[ebuild-link]: https://github.com/maggu2810/maggu2810-overlay/tree/master/app-mobilephone/scrcpy + - Reddit: [`r/scrcpy`](https://www.reddit.com/r/scrcpy) + - Twitter: [`@scrcpy_app`](https://twitter.com/scrcpy_app) -You can also [build the app manually][BUILD] ([simplified -process][BUILD_simple]). +## Donate -### Windows +I'm [@rom1v](https://github.com/rom1v), the author and maintainer of _scrcpy_. -For Windows, a prebuilt archive with all the dependencies (including `adb`) is -available: - - - [`scrcpy-win64-v1.25.zip`][direct-win64] - SHA-256: `db65125e9c65acd00359efb7cea9c05f63cc7ccd5833000cd243cc92f5053028` - -[direct-win64]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/download/v1.25/scrcpy-win64-v1.25.zip - -It is also available in [Chocolatey]: - -[Chocolatey]: https://chocolatey.org/ - -```bash -choco install scrcpy -choco install adb # if you don't have it yet -``` - -And in [Scoop]: - -```bash -scoop install scrcpy -scoop install adb # if you don't have it yet -``` - -[Scoop]: https://scoop.sh - -You can also [build the app manually][BUILD]. - - -### macOS - -The application is available in [Homebrew]. Just install it: - -[Homebrew]: https://brew.sh/ - -```bash -brew install scrcpy -``` - -You need `adb`, accessible from your `PATH`. If you don't have it yet: - -```bash -brew install android-platform-tools -``` - -It's also available in [MacPorts], which sets up `adb` for you: - -```bash -sudo port install scrcpy -``` - -[MacPorts]: https://www.macports.org/ - - -You can also [build the app manually][BUILD]. - - -## Run - -Plug an Android device into your computer, and execute: - -```bash -scrcpy -``` - -It accepts command-line arguments, listed by: - -```bash -scrcpy --help -``` - -## Features - -### Capture configuration - -#### Reduce size - -Sometimes, it is useful to mirror an Android device at a lower resolution to -increase performance. - -To limit both the width and height to some value (e.g. 1024): - -```bash -scrcpy --max-size=1024 -scrcpy -m 1024 # short version -``` - -The other dimension is computed so that the Android device aspect ratio is -preserved. That way, a device in 1920×1080 will be mirrored at 1024×576. - - -#### Change bit-rate - -The default bit-rate is 8 Mbps. To change the video bitrate (e.g. to 2 Mbps): - -```bash -scrcpy --video-bit-rate=2M -scrcpy -b 2M # short version -``` - -#### Limit frame rate - -The capture frame rate can be limited: - -```bash -scrcpy --max-fps=15 -``` - -This is officially supported since Android 10, but may work on earlier versions. - -The actual capture framerate may be printed to the console: - -``` -scrcpy --print-fps -``` - -It may also be enabled or disabled at any time with MOD+i. - - -#### Crop - -The device screen may be cropped to mirror only part of the screen. - -This is useful, for example, to mirror only one eye of the Oculus Go: - -```bash -scrcpy --crop=1224:1440:0:0 # 1224x1440 at offset (0,0) -``` - -If `--max-size` is also specified, resizing is applied after cropping. - - -#### Lock video orientation - -To lock the orientation of the mirroring: - -```bash -scrcpy --lock-video-orientation # initial (current) orientation -scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=0 # natural orientation -scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=1 # 90° counterclockwise -scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=2 # 180° -scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=3 # 90° clockwise -``` - -This affects recording orientation. - -The [window may also be rotated](#rotation) independently. - - -#### Codec - -The video codec can be selected. The possible values are `h264` (default), -`h265` and `av1`: - -```bash -scrcpy --video-codec=h264 # default -scrcpy --video-codec=h265 -scrcpy --video-codec=av1 -``` - - -##### Encoder - -Some devices have more than one encoder for a specific codec, and some of them -may cause issues or crash. It is possible to select a different encoder: - -```bash -scrcpy --video-encoder=OMX.qcom.video.encoder.avc -``` - -To list the available encoders: - -```bash -scrcpy --list-encoders -``` - -### Capture - -#### Recording - -It is possible to record the screen while mirroring: - -```bash -scrcpy --record=file.mp4 -scrcpy -r file.mkv -``` - -To disable mirroring while recording: - -```bash -scrcpy --no-display --record=file.mp4 -scrcpy -Nr file.mkv -# interrupt recording with Ctrl+C -``` - -"Skipped frames" are recorded, even if they are not displayed in real time (for -performance reasons). Frames are _timestamped_ on the device, so [packet delay -variation] does not impact the recorded file. - -[packet delay variation]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_delay_variation - - -#### v4l2loopback - -On Linux, it is possible to send the video stream to a v4l2 loopback device, so -that the Android device can be opened like a webcam by any v4l2-capable tool. - -The module `v4l2loopback` must be installed: - -```bash -sudo apt install v4l2loopback-dkms -``` - -To create a v4l2 device: - -```bash -sudo modprobe v4l2loopback -``` - -This will create a new video device in `/dev/videoN`, where `N` is an integer -(more [options](https://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback#options) are available -to create several devices or devices with specific IDs). - -To list the enabled devices: - -```bash -# requires v4l-utils package -v4l2-ctl --list-devices - -# simple but might be sufficient -ls /dev/video* -``` - -To start `scrcpy` using a v4l2 sink: - -```bash -scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/videoN -scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/videoN --no-display # disable mirroring window -scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/videoN -N # short version -``` - -(replace `N` with the device ID, check with `ls /dev/video*`) - -Once enabled, you can open your video stream with a v4l2-capable tool: - -```bash -ffplay -i /dev/videoN -vlc v4l2:///dev/videoN # VLC might add some buffering delay -``` - -For example, you could capture the video within [OBS]. - -[OBS]: https://obsproject.com/ - - -#### Buffering - -It is possible to add buffering. This increases latency, but reduces jitter (see -[#2464]). - -[#2464]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/2464 - -The option is available for display buffering: - -```bash -scrcpy --display-buffer=50 # add 50 ms buffering for display -``` - -and V4L2 sink: - -```bash -scrcpy --v4l2-buffer=500 # add 500 ms buffering for v4l2 sink -``` - - -### Connection - -#### TCP/IP (wireless) - -_Scrcpy_ uses `adb` to communicate with the device, and `adb` can [connect] to a -device over TCP/IP. The device must be connected on the same network as the -computer. - -##### Automatic - -An option `--tcpip` allows to configure the connection automatically. There are -two variants. - -If the device (accessible at 192.168.1.1 in this example) already listens on a -port (typically 5555) for incoming _adb_ connections, then run: - -```bash -scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1 # default port is 5555 -scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1:5555 -``` - -If _adb_ TCP/IP mode is disabled on the device (or if you don't know the IP -address), connect the device over USB, then run: - -```bash -scrcpy --tcpip # without arguments -``` - -It will automatically find the device IP address and adb port, enable TCP/IP -mode if necessary, then connect to the device before starting. - -##### Manual - -Alternatively, it is possible to enable the TCP/IP connection manually using -`adb`: - -1. Plug the device into a USB port on your computer. -2. Connect the device to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. -3. Get your device IP address, in Settings → About phone → Status, or by - executing this command: - - ```bash - adb shell ip route | awk '{print $9}' - ``` - -4. Enable `adb` over TCP/IP on your device: `adb tcpip 5555`. -5. Unplug your device. -6. Connect to your device: `adb connect DEVICE_IP:5555` _(replace `DEVICE_IP` -with the device IP address you found)_. -7. Run `scrcpy` as usual. - -Since Android 11, a [Wireless debugging option][adb-wireless] allows to bypass -having to physically connect your device directly to your computer. - -[adb-wireless]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#connect-to-a-device-over-wi-fi-android-11+ - -If the connection randomly drops, run your `scrcpy` command to reconnect. If it -says there are no devices/emulators found, try running `adb connect -DEVICE_IP:5555` again, and then `scrcpy` as usual. If it still says there are -none found, try running `adb disconnect`, and then run those two commands again. - -It may be useful to decrease the bit-rate and the resolution: - -```bash -scrcpy --video-bit-rate=2M --max-size=800 -scrcpy -b2M -m800 # short version -``` - -[connect]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html#wireless - - -#### Multi-devices - -If several devices are listed in `adb devices`, you can specify the _serial_: - -```bash -scrcpy --serial=0123456789abcdef -scrcpy -s 0123456789abcdef # short version -``` - -The serial may also be provided via the environment variable `ANDROID_SERIAL` -(also used by `adb`). - -If the device is connected over TCP/IP: - -```bash -scrcpy --serial=192.168.0.1:5555 -scrcpy -s 192.168.0.1:5555 # short version -``` - -If only one device is connected via either USB or TCP/IP, it is possible to -select it automatically: - -```bash -# Select the only device connected via USB -scrcpy -d # like adb -d -scrcpy --select-usb # long version - -# Select the only device connected via TCP/IP -scrcpy -e # like adb -e -scrcpy --select-tcpip # long version -``` - -You can start several instances of _scrcpy_ for several devices. - -#### Autostart on device connection - -You could use [AutoAdb]: - -```bash -autoadb scrcpy -s '{}' -``` - -[AutoAdb]: https://github.com/rom1v/autoadb - -#### Tunnels - -To connect to a remote device, it is possible to connect a local `adb` client to -a remote `adb` server (provided they use the same version of the _adb_ -protocol). - -##### Remote ADB server - -To connect to a remote _adb server_, make the server listen on all interfaces: - -```bash -adb kill-server -adb -a nodaemon server start -# keep this open -``` - -**Warning: all communications between clients and the _adb server_ are -unencrypted.** - -Suppose that this server is accessible at 192.168.1.2. Then, from another -terminal, run `scrcpy`: - -```bash -# in bash -export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:192.168.1.2:5037 -scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 -``` - -```cmd -:: in cmd -set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:192.168.1.2:5037 -scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 -``` - -```powershell -# in PowerShell -$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:192.168.1.2:5037' -scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 -``` - -By default, `scrcpy` uses the local port used for `adb forward` tunnel -establishment (typically `27183`, see `--port`). It is also possible to force a -different tunnel port (it may be useful in more complex situations, when more -redirections are involved): - -``` -scrcpy --tunnel-port=1234 -``` - - -##### SSH tunnel - -To communicate with a remote _adb server_ securely, it is preferable to use an -SSH tunnel. - -First, make sure the _adb server_ is running on the remote computer: - -```bash -adb start-server -``` - -Then, establish an SSH tunnel: - -```bash -# local 5038 --> remote 5037 -# local 27183 <-- remote 27183 -ssh -CN -L5038:localhost:5037 -R27183:localhost:27183 your_remote_computer -# keep this open -``` - -From another terminal, run `scrcpy`: - -```bash -# in bash -export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 -scrcpy -``` - -```cmd -:: in cmd -set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 -scrcpy -``` - -```powershell -# in PowerShell -$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:localhost:5038' -scrcpy -``` - -To avoid enabling remote port forwarding, you could force a forward connection -instead (notice the `-L` instead of `-R`): - -```bash -# local 5038 --> remote 5037 -# local 27183 --> remote 27183 -ssh -CN -L5038:localhost:5037 -L27183:localhost:27183 your_remote_computer -# keep this open -``` - -From another terminal, run `scrcpy`: - -```bash -# in bash -export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 -scrcpy --force-adb-forward -``` - -```cmd -:: in cmd -set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 -scrcpy --force-adb-forward -``` - -```powershell -# in PowerShell -$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:localhost:5038' -scrcpy --force-adb-forward -``` - - -Like for wireless connections, it may be useful to reduce quality: - -``` -scrcpy -b2M -m800 --max-fps=15 -``` - -### Window configuration - -#### Title - -By default, the window title is the device model. It can be changed: - -```bash -scrcpy --window-title='My device' -``` - -#### Position and size - -The initial window position and size may be specified: - -```bash -scrcpy --window-x=100 --window-y=100 --window-width=800 --window-height=600 -``` - -#### Borderless - -To disable window decorations: - -```bash -scrcpy --window-borderless -``` - -#### Always on top - -To keep the _scrcpy_ window always on top: - -```bash -scrcpy --always-on-top -``` - -#### Fullscreen - -The app may be started directly in fullscreen: - -```bash -scrcpy --fullscreen -scrcpy -f # short version -``` - -Fullscreen can then be toggled dynamically with MOD+f. - -#### Rotation - -The window may be rotated: - -```bash -scrcpy --rotation=1 -``` - -Possible values: - - `0`: no rotation - - `1`: 90 degrees counterclockwise - - `2`: 180 degrees - - `3`: 90 degrees clockwise - -The rotation can also be changed dynamically with MOD+← -_(left)_ and MOD+→ _(right)_. - -Note that _scrcpy_ manages 3 different rotations: - - MOD+r requests the device to switch between portrait - and landscape (the current running app may refuse, if it does not support the - requested orientation). - - [`--lock-video-orientation`](#lock-video-orientation) changes the mirroring - orientation (the orientation of the video sent from the device to the - computer). This affects the recording. - - `--rotation` (or MOD+←/MOD+→) - rotates only the window content. This affects only the display, not the - recording. - - -### Other mirroring options - -#### Read-only - -To disable controls (everything which can interact with the device: input keys, -mouse events, drag&drop files): - -```bash -scrcpy --no-control -scrcpy -n -``` - -#### Display - -If several displays are available, it is possible to select the display to -mirror: - -```bash -scrcpy --display=1 -``` - -The list of display ids can be retrieved by: - -```bash -scrcpy --list-displays -``` - -The secondary display may only be controlled if the device runs at least Android -10 (otherwise it is mirrored as read-only). - - -#### Stay awake - -To prevent the device from sleeping after a delay when the device is plugged in: - -```bash -scrcpy --stay-awake -scrcpy -w -``` - -The initial state is restored when _scrcpy_ is closed. - - -#### Turn screen off - -It is possible to turn the device screen off while mirroring on start with a -command-line option: - -```bash -scrcpy --turn-screen-off -scrcpy -S -``` - -Or by pressing MOD+o at any time. - -To turn it back on, press MOD+Shift+o. - -On Android, the `POWER` button always turns the screen on. For convenience, if -`POWER` is sent via _scrcpy_ (via right-click or MOD+p), -it will force to turn the screen off after a small delay (on a best effort -basis). The physical `POWER` button will still cause the screen to be turned -on. - -It can also be useful to prevent the device from sleeping: - -```bash -scrcpy --turn-screen-off --stay-awake -scrcpy -Sw -``` - -#### Power off on close - -To turn the device screen off when closing _scrcpy_: - -```bash -scrcpy --power-off-on-close -``` - -#### Power on on start - -By default, on start, the device is powered on. - -To prevent this behavior: - -```bash -scrcpy --no-power-on -``` - - -#### Show touches - -For presentations, it may be useful to show physical touches (on the physical -device). - -Android provides this feature in _Developers options_. - -_Scrcpy_ provides an option to enable this feature on start and restore the -initial value on exit: - -```bash -scrcpy --show-touches -scrcpy -t -``` - -Note that it only shows _physical_ touches (by a finger on the device). - - -#### Disable screensaver - -By default, _scrcpy_ does not prevent the screensaver from running on the -computer. - -To disable it: - -```bash -scrcpy --disable-screensaver -``` - - -### Input control - -#### Rotate device screen - -Press MOD+r to switch between portrait and landscape -modes. - -Note that it rotates only if the application in foreground supports the -requested orientation. - -#### Copy-paste - -Any time the Android clipboard changes, it is automatically synchronized to the -computer clipboard. - -Any Ctrl shortcut is forwarded to the device. In particular: - - Ctrl+c typically copies - - Ctrl+x typically cuts - - Ctrl+v typically pastes (after computer-to-device - clipboard synchronization) - -This typically works as you expect. - -The actual behavior depends on the active application though. For example, -_Termux_ sends SIGINT on Ctrl+c instead, and _K-9 Mail_ -composes a new message. - -To copy, cut and paste in such cases (but only supported on Android >= 7): - - MOD+c injects `COPY` - - MOD+x injects `CUT` - - MOD+v injects `PASTE` (after computer-to-device - clipboard synchronization) - -In addition, MOD+Shift+v injects the computer -clipboard text as a sequence of key events. This is useful when the component -does not accept text pasting (for example in _Termux_), but it can break -non-ASCII content. - -**WARNING:** Pasting the computer clipboard to the device (either via -Ctrl+v or MOD+v) copies the content -into the Android clipboard. As a consequence, any Android application could read -its content. You should avoid pasting sensitive content (like passwords) that -way. - -Some Android devices do not behave as expected when setting the device clipboard -programmatically. An option `--legacy-paste` is provided to change the behavior -of Ctrl+v and MOD+v so that they -also inject the computer clipboard text as a sequence of key events (the same -way as MOD+Shift+v). - -To disable automatic clipboard synchronization, use -`--no-clipboard-autosync`. - -#### Pinch-to-zoom - -To simulate "pinch-to-zoom": Ctrl+_click-and-move_. - -More precisely, hold down Ctrl while pressing the left-click button. -Until the left-click button is released, all mouse movements scale and rotate -the content (if supported by the app) relative to the center of the screen. - -Technically, _scrcpy_ generates additional touch events from a "virtual finger" -at a location inverted through the center of the screen. - -#### Physical keyboard simulation (HID) - -By default, _scrcpy_ uses Android key or text injection: it works everywhere, -but is limited to ASCII. - -Alternatively, `scrcpy` can simulate a physical USB keyboard on Android to -provide a better input experience (using [USB HID over AOAv2][hid-aoav2]): the -virtual keyboard is disabled and it works for all characters and IME. - -[hid-aoav2]: https://source.android.com/devices/accessories/aoa2#hid-support - -However, it only works if the device is connected via USB. - -Note: On Windows, it may only work in [OTG mode](#otg), not while mirroring (it -is not possible to open a USB device if it is already open by another process -like the _adb daemon_). - -To enable this mode: - -```bash -scrcpy --hid-keyboard -scrcpy -K # short version -``` - -If it fails for some reason (for example because the device is not connected via -USB), it automatically fallbacks to the default mode (with a log in the -console). This allows using the same command line options when connected over -USB and TCP/IP. - -In this mode, raw key events (scancodes) are sent to the device, independently -of the host key mapping. Therefore, if your keyboard layout does not match, it -must be configured on the Android device, in Settings → System → Languages and -input → [Physical keyboard]. - -This settings page can be started directly: - -```bash -adb shell am start -a android.settings.HARD_KEYBOARD_SETTINGS -``` - -However, the option is only available when the HID keyboard is enabled (or when -a physical keyboard is connected). - -[Physical keyboard]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/pull/2632#issuecomment-923756915 - -#### Physical mouse simulation (HID) - -Similarly to the physical keyboard simulation, it is possible to simulate a -physical mouse. Likewise, it only works if the device is connected by USB. - -By default, _scrcpy_ uses Android mouse events injection with absolute -coordinates. By simulating a physical mouse, a mouse pointer appears on the -Android device, and relative mouse motion, clicks and scrolls are injected. - -To enable this mode: - -```bash -scrcpy --hid-mouse -scrcpy -M # short version -``` - -You can also add `--forward-all-clicks` to [forward all mouse -buttons][forward_all_clicks]. - -[forward_all_clicks]: #right-click-and-middle-click - -When this mode is enabled, the computer mouse is "captured" (the mouse pointer -disappears from the computer and appears on the Android device instead). - -Special capture keys, either Alt or Super, toggle -(disable or enable) the mouse capture. Use one of them to give the control of -the mouse back to the computer. - - -#### OTG - -It is possible to run _scrcpy_ with only physical keyboard and mouse simulation -(HID), as if the computer keyboard and mouse were plugged directly to the device -via an OTG cable. - -In this mode, `adb` (USB debugging) is not necessary, and mirroring is disabled. - -To enable OTG mode: - -```bash -scrcpy --otg -# Pass the serial if several USB devices are available -scrcpy --otg -s 0123456789abcdef -``` - -It is possible to enable only HID keyboard or HID mouse: - -```bash -scrcpy --otg --hid-keyboard # keyboard only -scrcpy --otg --hid-mouse # mouse only -scrcpy --otg --hid-keyboard --hid-mouse # keyboard and mouse -# for convenience, enable both by default -scrcpy --otg # keyboard and mouse -``` - -Like `--hid-keyboard` and `--hid-mouse`, it only works if the device is -connected by USB. - - -#### Text injection preference - -Two kinds of [events][textevents] are generated when typing text: - - _key events_, signaling that a key is pressed or released; - - _text events_, signaling that a text has been entered. - -By default, letters are injected using key events, so that the keyboard behaves -as expected in games (typically for WASD keys). - -But this may [cause issues][prefertext]. If you encounter such a problem, you -can avoid it by: - -```bash -scrcpy --prefer-text -``` - -(but this will break keyboard behavior in games) - -On the contrary, you could force to always inject raw key events: - -```bash -scrcpy --raw-key-events -``` - -These options have no effect on HID keyboard (all key events are sent as -scancodes in this mode). - -[textevents]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2018/03/introducing-scrcpy/#handle-text-input -[prefertext]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/650#issuecomment-512945343 - - -#### Key repeat - -By default, holding a key down generates repeated key events. This can cause -performance problems in some games, where these events are useless anyway. - -To avoid forwarding repeated key events: - -```bash -scrcpy --no-key-repeat -``` - -This option has no effect on HID keyboard (key repeat is handled by Android -directly in this mode). - - -#### Right-click and middle-click - -By default, right-click triggers BACK (or POWER on) and middle-click triggers -HOME. To disable these shortcuts and forward the clicks to the device instead: - -```bash -scrcpy --forward-all-clicks -``` - - -### File drop - -#### Install APK - -To install an APK, drag & drop an APK file (ending with `.apk`) to the _scrcpy_ -window. - -There is no visual feedback, a log is printed to the console. - - -#### Push file to device - -To push a file to `/sdcard/Download/` on the device, drag & drop a (non-APK) -file to the _scrcpy_ window. - -There is no visual feedback, a log is printed to the console. - -The target directory can be changed on start: - -```bash -scrcpy --push-target=/sdcard/Movies/ -``` - - -### Audio forwarding - -Audio is not forwarded by _scrcpy_. Use [sndcpy]. - -Also see [issue #14]. - -[sndcpy]: https://github.com/rom1v/sndcpy -[issue #14]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/14 - - -## Shortcuts - -In the following list, MOD is the shortcut modifier. By default, it's -(left) Alt or (left) Super. - -It can be changed using `--shortcut-mod`. Possible keys are `lctrl`, `rctrl`, -`lalt`, `ralt`, `lsuper` and `rsuper`. For example: - -```bash -# use RCtrl for shortcuts -scrcpy --shortcut-mod=rctrl - -# use either LCtrl+LAlt or LSuper for shortcuts -scrcpy --shortcut-mod=lctrl+lalt,lsuper -``` - -_[Super] is typically the Windows or Cmd key._ - -[Super]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_key_(keyboard_button) - - | Action | Shortcut - | ------------------------------------------- |:----------------------------- - | Switch fullscreen mode | MOD+f - | Rotate display left | MOD+← _(left)_ - | Rotate display right | MOD+→ _(right)_ - | Resize window to 1:1 (pixel-perfect) | MOD+g - | Resize window to remove black borders | MOD+w \| _Double-left-click¹_ - | Click on `HOME` | MOD+h \| _Middle-click_ - | Click on `BACK` | MOD+b \| _Right-click²_ - | Click on `APP_SWITCH` | MOD+s \| _4th-click³_ - | Click on `MENU` (unlock screen)⁴ | MOD+m - | Click on `VOLUME_UP` | MOD+↑ _(up)_ - | Click on `VOLUME_DOWN` | MOD+↓ _(down)_ - | Click on `POWER` | MOD+p - | Power on | _Right-click²_ - | Turn device screen off (keep mirroring) | MOD+o - | Turn device screen on | MOD+Shift+o - | Rotate device screen | MOD+r - | Expand notification panel | MOD+n \| _5th-click³_ - | Expand settings panel | MOD+n+n \| _Double-5th-click³_ - | Collapse panels | MOD+Shift+n - | Copy to clipboard⁵ | MOD+c - | Cut to clipboard⁵ | MOD+x - | Synchronize clipboards and paste⁵ | MOD+v - | Inject computer clipboard text | MOD+Shift+v - | Enable/disable FPS counter (on stdout) | MOD+i - | Pinch-to-zoom | Ctrl+_click-and-move_ - | Drag & drop APK file | Install APK from computer - | Drag & drop non-APK file | [Push file to device](#push-file-to-device) - -_¹Double-click on black borders to remove them._ -_²Right-click turns the screen on if it was off, presses BACK otherwise._ -_³4th and 5th mouse buttons, if your mouse has them._ -_⁴For react-native apps in development, `MENU` triggers development menu._ -_⁵Only on Android >= 7._ - -Shortcuts with repeated keys are executed by releasing and pressing the key a -second time. For example, to execute "Expand settings panel": - - 1. Press and keep pressing MOD. - 2. Then double-press n. - 3. Finally, release MOD. - -All Ctrl+_key_ shortcuts are forwarded to the device, so they are -handled by the active application. - - -## Custom paths - -To use a specific `adb` binary, configure its path in the environment variable -`ADB`: - -```bash -ADB=/path/to/adb scrcpy -``` - -To override the path of the `scrcpy-server` file, configure its path in -`SCRCPY_SERVER_PATH`. - -To override the icon, configure its path in `SCRCPY_ICON_PATH`. - - -## Why the name _scrcpy_? - -A colleague challenged me to find a name as unpronounceable as [gnirehtet]. - -[`strcpy`] copies a **str**ing; `scrcpy` copies a **scr**een. - -[gnirehtet]: https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet -[`strcpy`]: http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man3/strcpy.3.html - - -## How to build? - -See [BUILD]. - - -## Common issues - -See the [FAQ]. - -[FAQ]: FAQ.md - - -## Developers - -Read the [developers page]. - -[developers page]: DEVELOP.md +If you appreciate this application, you can [support my open source +work][donate]. +[donate]: https://blog.rom1v.com/about/#support-my-open-source-work ## Licence @@ -1198,30 +132,3 @@ Read the [developers page]. WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. - -## Articles - -- [Introducing scrcpy][article-intro] -- [Scrcpy now works wirelessly][article-tcpip] - -[article-intro]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2018/03/introducing-scrcpy/ -[article-tcpip]: https://www.genymotion.com/blog/open-source-project-scrcpy-now-works-wirelessly/ - -## Contact - -If you encounter a bug, please read the [FAQ] first, then open an [issue]. - -[issue]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues - -For general questions or discussions, you can also use: - - - Reddit: [`r/scrcpy`](https://www.reddit.com/r/scrcpy) - - Twitter: [`@scrcpy_app`](https://twitter.com/scrcpy_app) - -## Translations - -Translations of this README in other languages are available in the [wiki]. - -[wiki]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/wiki - -Only this README file is guaranteed to be up-to-date. diff --git a/doc/audio.md b/doc/audio.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3755fe37 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/audio.md @@ -0,0 +1,90 @@ +# Audio + +Audio forwarding is supported for devices with Android 11 or higher, and it is +enabled by default: + + - For **Android 12 or newer**, it works out-of-the-box. + - For **Android 11**, you'll need to ensure that the device screen is unlocked + when starting scrcpy. A fake popup will briefly appear to make the system + think that the shell app is in the foreground. Without this, audio capture + will fail. + - For **Android 10 or earlier**, audio cannot be captured and is automatically + disabled. + +If audio capture fails, then mirroring continues with video only (since audio is +enabled by default, it is not acceptable to make scrcpy fail if it is not +available), unless `--require-audio` is set. + + +## No audio + +To disable audio: + +``` +scrcpy --no-audio +``` + +## Codec + +The audio codec can be selected. The possible values are `opus` (default), `aac` +and `raw` (uncompressed PCM 16-bit LE): + +```bash +scrcpy --audio-codec=opus # default +scrcpy --audio-codec=aac +scrcpy --audio-codec=raw +``` + +Several encoders may be available on the device. They can be listed by: + +```bash +scrcpy --list-encoders +``` + +To select a specific encoder: + +``` +scrcpy --audio-codec=opus --audio-encoder='c2.android.opus.encoder' +``` + +For advanced usage, to pass arbitrary parameters to the [`MediaFormat`], +check `--audio-codec-options` in the manpage or in `scrcpy --help`. + +[`MediaFormat`]: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaFormat + + +## Bit rate + +The default video bit-rate is 128Kbps. To change it: + +```bash +scrcpy --audio-bit-rate=64K +scrcpy --audio-bit-rate=64000 # equivalent +``` + +_This parameter does not apply to RAW audio codec (`--audio-codec=raw`)._ + + +## Buffering + +Audio buffering is unavoidable. It must be kept small enough so that the latency +is acceptable, but large enough to minimize buffer underrun (causing audio +glitches). + +The default buffer size is set to 50ms. It can be adjusted: + +```bash +scrcpy --audio-buffer=40 # smaller than default +scrcpy --audio-buffer=100 # higher than default +``` + +Note that this option changes the _target_ buffering. It is possible that this +target buffering might not be reached (on frequent buffer underflow typically). + +If you don't interact with the device (to watch a video for example), a higher +latency (for both [video](video.md#buffering) and audio) might be preferable to +avoid glitches and smooth the playback: + +``` +scrcpy --display-buffer=200 --audio-buffer=200 +``` diff --git a/BUILD.md b/doc/build.md similarity index 85% rename from BUILD.md rename to doc/build.md index 51f8141e..31a04cfb 100644 --- a/BUILD.md +++ b/doc/build.md @@ -2,57 +2,16 @@ Here are the instructions to build _scrcpy_ (client and server). - -## Simple - -If you just want to install the latest release from `master`, follow this -simplified process. - -First, you need to install the required packages: - -```bash -# for Debian/Ubuntu -sudo apt install ffmpeg libsdl2-2.0-0 adb wget \ - gcc git pkg-config meson ninja-build libsdl2-dev \ - libavcodec-dev libavdevice-dev libavformat-dev libavutil-dev \ - libswresample-dev libusb-1.0-0 libusb-1.0-0-dev -``` - -Then clone the repo and execute the installation script -([source](install_release.sh)): - -```bash -git clone https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy -cd scrcpy -./install_release.sh -``` - -When a new release is out, update the repo and reinstall: - -```bash -git pull -./install_release.sh -``` - -To uninstall: - -```bash -sudo ninja -Cbuild-auto uninstall -``` - +If you just want to build and install the latest release, follow the simplified +process described in [doc/linux.md](linux.md). ## Branches -### `master` - -The `master` branch concerns the latest release, and is the home page of the -project on GitHub. - - -### `dev` - -`dev` is the current development branch. Every commit present in `dev` will be -in the next release. +There are two main branches: + - `master`: contains the latest release. It is the home page of the project on + GitHub. + - `dev`: the current development branch. Every commit present in `dev` will be + in the next release. If you want to contribute code, please base your commits on the latest `dev` branch. @@ -69,6 +28,8 @@ the following files to a directory accessible from your `PATH`: - `AdbWinApi.dll` - `AdbWinUsbApi.dll` +It is also available in scrcpy releases. + The client requires [FFmpeg] and [LibSDL2]. Just follow the instructions. [adb]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html @@ -314,7 +275,8 @@ This installs several files: - `/usr/local/share/zsh/site-functions/_scrcpy` (zsh completion) - `/usr/local/share/bash-completion/completions/scrcpy` (bash completion) -You can then [run](README.md#run) `scrcpy`. +You can then run `scrcpy`. + ### Uninstall diff --git a/doc/control.md b/doc/control.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0b060775 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/control.md @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +# Control + +## Read-only + +To disable controls (everything which can interact with the device: input keys, +mouse events, drag&drop files): + +```bash +scrcpy --no-control +scrcpy -n # short version +``` + + +## Text injection preference + +Two kinds of [events][textevents] are generated when typing text: + - _key events_, signaling that a key is pressed or released; + - _text events_, signaling that a text has been entered. + +By default, letters are injected using key events, so that the keyboard behaves +as expected in games (typically for WASD keys). + +But this may [cause issues][prefertext]. If you encounter such a problem, you +can avoid it by: + +```bash +scrcpy --prefer-text +``` + +(but this will break keyboard behavior in games) + +On the contrary, you could force to always inject raw key events: + +```bash +scrcpy --raw-key-events +``` + +These options have no effect on HID keyboard (all key events are sent as +scancodes in this mode). + +[textevents]: https://blog.rom1v.com/2018/03/introducing-scrcpy/#handle-text-input +[prefertext]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/650#issuecomment-512945343 + + +## Copy-paste + +Any time the Android clipboard changes, it is automatically synchronized to the +computer clipboard. + +Any Ctrl shortcut is forwarded to the device. In particular: + - Ctrl+c typically copies + - Ctrl+x typically cuts + - Ctrl+v typically pastes (after computer-to-device + clipboard synchronization) + +This typically works as you expect. + +The actual behavior depends on the active application though. For example, +_Termux_ sends SIGINT on Ctrl+c instead, and _K-9 Mail_ +composes a new message. + +To copy, cut and paste in such cases (but only supported on Android >= 7): + - MOD+c injects `COPY` + - MOD+x injects `CUT` + - MOD+v injects `PASTE` (after computer-to-device + clipboard synchronization) + +In addition, MOD+Shift+v injects the computer +clipboard text as a sequence of key events. This is useful when the component +does not accept text pasting (for example in _Termux_), but it can break +non-ASCII content. + +**WARNING:** Pasting the computer clipboard to the device (either via +Ctrl+v or MOD+v) copies the content +into the Android clipboard. As a consequence, any Android application could read +its content. You should avoid pasting sensitive content (like passwords) that +way. + +Some Android devices do not behave as expected when setting the device clipboard +programmatically. An option `--legacy-paste` is provided to change the behavior +of Ctrl+v and MOD+v so that they +also inject the computer clipboard text as a sequence of key events (the same +way as MOD+Shift+v). + +To disable automatic clipboard synchronization, use +`--no-clipboard-autosync`. + +## Pinch-to-zoom + +To simulate "pinch-to-zoom": Ctrl+_click-and-move_. + +More precisely, hold down Ctrl while pressing the left-click button. +Until the left-click button is released, all mouse movements scale and rotate +the content (if supported by the app) relative to the center of the screen. + +Technically, _scrcpy_ generates additional touch events from a "virtual finger" +at a location inverted through the center of the screen. + + +## Key repeat + +By default, holding a key down generates repeated key events. This can cause +performance problems in some games, where these events are useless anyway. + +To avoid forwarding repeated key events: + +```bash +scrcpy --no-key-repeat +``` + +This option has no effect on HID keyboard (key repeat is handled by Android +directly in this mode). + + +## Right-click and middle-click + +By default, right-click triggers BACK (or POWER on) and middle-click triggers +HOME. To disable these shortcuts and forward the clicks to the device instead: + +```bash +scrcpy --forward-all-clicks +``` + +## File drop + +### Install APK + +To install an APK, drag & drop an APK file (ending with `.apk`) to the _scrcpy_ +window. + +There is no visual feedback, a log is printed to the console. + + +### Push file to device + +To push a file to `/sdcard/Download/` on the device, drag & drop a (non-APK) +file to the _scrcpy_ window. + +There is no visual feedback, a log is printed to the console. + +The target directory can be changed on start: + +```bash +scrcpy --push-target=/sdcard/Movies/ +``` + +## Physical keyboard and mouse simulation + +See the dedicated [HID/OTG](hid-otg.md) page. diff --git a/DEVELOP.md b/doc/develop.md similarity index 100% rename from DEVELOP.md rename to doc/develop.md diff --git a/doc/device.md b/doc/device.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c7e1ec04 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/device.md @@ -0,0 +1,228 @@ +# Device + +## Selection + +If exactly one device is connected (i.e. listed by `adb devices`), then it is +automatically selected. + +However, if there are multiple devices connected, you must specify the one to +use in one of 4 ways: + - by its serial: + ```bash + scrcpy --serial=0123456789abcdef + scrcpy -s 0123456789abcdef # short version + + # the serial is the ip:port if connected over TCP/IP (same behavior as adb) + scrcpy --serial=192.168.1.1:5555 + ``` + - the one connected over USB (if there is exactly one): + ```bash + scrcpy --select-usb + scrcpy -d # short version + ``` + - the one connected over TCP/IP (if there is exactly one): + ```bash + scrcpy --select-tcpip + scrcpy -e # short version + ``` + - a device already listening on TCP/IP (see [below](#tcpip-wireless)): + ```bash + scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1:5555 + scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1 # default port is 5555 + ``` + +The serial may also be provided via the environment variable `ANDROID_SERIAL` +(also used by `adb`): + +```bash +# in bash +export ANDROID_SERIAL=0123456789abcdef +scrcpy +``` + +```cmd +:: in cmd +set ANDROID_SERIAL=0123456789abcdef +scrcpy +``` + +```powershell +# in PowerShell +$env:ANDROID_SERIAL = '0123456789abcdef' +scrcpy +``` + + +## TCP/IP (wireless) + +_Scrcpy_ uses `adb` to communicate with the device, and `adb` can [connect] to a +device over TCP/IP. The device must be connected on the same network as the +computer. + +[connect]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html#wireless + + +### Automatic + +An option `--tcpip` allows to configure the connection automatically. There are +two variants. + +If the device (accessible at 192.168.1.1 in this example) already listens on a +port (typically 5555) for incoming _adb_ connections, then run: + +```bash +scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1 # default port is 5555 +scrcpy --tcpip=192.168.1.1:5555 +``` + +If _adb_ TCP/IP mode is disabled on the device (or if you don't know the IP +address), connect the device over USB, then run: + +```bash +scrcpy --tcpip # without arguments +``` + +It will automatically find the device IP address and adb port, enable TCP/IP +mode if necessary, then connect to the device before starting. + + +### Manual + +Alternatively, it is possible to enable the TCP/IP connection manually using +`adb`: + +1. Plug the device into a USB port on your computer. +2. Connect the device to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. +3. Get your device IP address, in Settings → About phone → Status, or by + executing this command: + + ```bash + adb shell ip route | awk '{print $9}' + ``` + +4. Enable `adb` over TCP/IP on your device: `adb tcpip 5555`. +5. Unplug your device. +6. Connect to your device: `adb connect DEVICE_IP:5555` _(replace `DEVICE_IP` +with the device IP address you found)_. +7. Run `scrcpy` as usual. +8. Run `adb disconnect` once you're done. + +Since Android 11, a [Wireless debugging option][adb-wireless] allows to bypass +having to physically connect your device directly to your computer. + +[adb-wireless]: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#connect-to-a-device-over-wi-fi-android-11+ + + +## Autostart + +A small tool (by the scrcpy author) allows to run arbitrary commands whenever a +new Android device is connected: [AutoAdb]. It can be used to start scrcpy: + +```bash +autoadb scrcpy -s '{}' +``` + +[AutoAdb]: https://github.com/rom1v/autoadb + + +## Display + +If several displays are available on the Android device, it is possible to +select the display to mirror: + +```bash +scrcpy --display=1 +``` + +The list of display ids can be retrieved by: + +```bash +scrcpy --list-displays +``` + +A secondary display may only be controlled if the device runs at least Android +10 (otherwise it is mirrored as read-only). + + +## Actions + +Some command line arguments perform actions on the device itself while scrcpy is +running. + + +### Stay awake + +To prevent the device from sleeping after a delay **when the device is plugged +in**: + +```bash +scrcpy --stay-awake +scrcpy -w +``` + +The initial state is restored when _scrcpy_ is closed. + +If the device is not plugged in (i.e. only connected over TCP/IP), +`--stay-awake` has no effect (this is the Android behavior). + + +### Turn screen off + +It is possible to turn the device screen off while mirroring on start with a +command-line option: + +```bash +scrcpy --turn-screen-off +scrcpy -S # short version +``` + +Or by pressing MOD+o at any time (see +[shortcuts](shortcuts.md)). + +To turn it back on, press MOD+Shift+o. + +On Android, the `POWER` button always turns the screen on. For convenience, if +`POWER` is sent via _scrcpy_ (via right-click or MOD+p), +it will force to turn the screen off after a small delay (on a best effort +basis). The physical `POWER` button will still cause the screen to be turned on. + +It can also be useful to prevent the device from sleeping: + +```bash +scrcpy --turn-screen-off --stay-awake +scrcpy -Sw # short version +``` + + +### Show touches + +For presentations, it may be useful to show physical touches (on the physical +device). Android exposes this feature in _Developers options_. + +_Scrcpy_ provides an option to enable this feature on start and restore the +initial value on exit: + +```bash +scrcpy --show-touches +scrcpy -t # short version +``` + +Note that it only shows _physical_ touches (by a finger on the device). + + +### Power off on close + +To turn the device screen off when closing _scrcpy_: + +```bash +scrcpy --power-off-on-close +``` + +### Power on on start + +By default, on start, the device is powered on. To prevent this behavior: + +```bash +scrcpy --no-power-on +``` + diff --git a/doc/hid-otg.md b/doc/hid-otg.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c64af752 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/hid-otg.md @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ +# HID/OTG + +By default, _scrcpy_ injects input events at the Android API level. As an +alternative, when connected over USB, it is possible to send HID events, so that +scrcpy behaves as if it was a physical keyboard and/or mouse connected to the +Android device. + +A special [OTG](#otg) mode allows to control the device without mirroring (and +without USB debugging). + + +## Physical keyboard simulation + +By default, _scrcpy_ uses Android key or text injection. It works everywhere, +but is limited to ASCII. + +Instead, it can simulate a physical USB keyboard on Android to provide a better +input experience (using [USB HID over AOAv2][hid-aoav2]): the virtual keyboard +is disabled and it works for all characters and IME. + +[hid-aoav2]: https://source.android.com/devices/accessories/aoa2#hid-support + +However, it only works if the device is connected via USB. + +Note: On Windows, it may only work in [OTG mode](#otg), not while mirroring (it +is not possible to open a USB device if it is already open by another process +like the _adb daemon_). + +To enable this mode: + +```bash +scrcpy --hid-keyboard +scrcpy -K # short version +``` + +If it fails for some reason (for example because the device is not connected via +USB), it automatically fallbacks to the default mode (with a log in the +console). This allows using the same command line options when connected over +USB and TCP/IP. + +In this mode, raw key events (scancodes) are sent to the device, independently +of the host key mapping. Therefore, if your keyboard layout does not match, it +must be configured on the Android device, in Settings → System → Languages and +input → [Physical keyboard]. + +This settings page can be started directly: + +```bash +adb shell am start -a android.settings.HARD_KEYBOARD_SETTINGS +``` + +However, the option is only available when the HID keyboard is enabled (or when +a physical keyboard is connected). + +[Physical keyboard]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/pull/2632#issuecomment-923756915 + + +## Physical mouse simulation + +By default, _scrcpy_ uses Android mouse events injection with absolute +coordinates. By simulating a physical mouse, a mouse pointer appears on the +Android device, and relative mouse motion, clicks and scrolls are injected. + +To enable this mode: + +```bash +scrcpy --hid-mouse +scrcpy -M # short version +``` + +When this mode is enabled, the computer mouse is "captured" (the mouse pointer +disappears from the computer and appears on the Android device instead). + +Special capture keys, either Alt or Super, toggle +(disable or enable) the mouse capture. Use one of them to give the control of +the mouse back to the computer. + + +## OTG + +It is possible to run _scrcpy_ with only physical keyboard and mouse simulation +(HID), as if the computer keyboard and mouse were plugged directly to the device +via an OTG cable. + +In this mode, `adb` (USB debugging) is not necessary, and mirroring is disabled. + +This is similar to `--hid-keyboard --hid-mouse`, but without mirroring. + +To enable OTG mode: + +```bash +scrcpy --otg +# Pass the serial if several USB devices are available +scrcpy --otg -s 0123456789abcdef +``` + +It is possible to enable only HID keyboard or HID mouse: + +```bash +scrcpy --otg --hid-keyboard # keyboard only +scrcpy --otg --hid-mouse # mouse only +scrcpy --otg --hid-keyboard --hid-mouse # keyboard and mouse +# for convenience, enable both by default +scrcpy --otg # keyboard and mouse +``` + +Like `--hid-keyboard` and `--hid-mouse`, it only works if the device is +connected over USB. diff --git a/doc/linux.md b/doc/linux.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3b0c560d --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +# On Linux + +## Install + +Packaging status + +Scrcpy is packaged in several distributions and package managers: + + - Debian/Ubuntu: `apt install scrcpy` + - Arch Linux: `pacman -S scrcpy` + - Fedora: `dnf copr enable zeno/scrcpy && dnf install scrcpy` + - Gentoo: [ebuild][ebuild-link] file + - Snap: `snap install scrcpy` + - … (see [repology](https://repology.org/project/scrcpy/versions)) + +[ebuild-link]: https://github.com/maggu2810/maggu2810-overlay/tree/master/app-mobilephone/scrcpy + +### Latest version + +However, the packaged version is not always the latest release. To install the +latest release from `master`, follow this simplified process. + +First, you need to install the required packages: + +```bash +# for Debian/Ubuntu +sudo apt install ffmpeg libsdl2-2.0-0 adb wget \ + gcc git pkg-config meson ninja-build libsdl2-dev \ + libavcodec-dev libavdevice-dev libavformat-dev libavutil-dev \ + libswresample-dev libusb-1.0-0 libusb-1.0-0-dev +``` + +Then clone the repo and execute the installation script +([source](/install_release.sh)): + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy +cd scrcpy +./install_release.sh +``` + +When a new release is out, update the repo and reinstall: + +```bash +git pull +./install_release.sh +``` + +To uninstall: + +```bash +sudo ninja -Cbuild-auto uninstall +``` + +_Note that this simplified process only works for released versions (it +downloads a prebuilt server binary), so for example you can't use it for testing +the development branch (`dev`)._ + +_See [build.md](build.md) to build and install the app manually._ + + +## Run + +Once installed, run from a terminal: + +```bash +scrcpy +``` + +or with arguments (here to disable audio and record to `file.mkv`): + +```bash +scrcpy --no-audio --record=file.mkv +``` + +Documentation for command line arguments is available: + - `man scrcpy` + - `scrcpy --help` + - on [github](/README.md) diff --git a/doc/macos.md b/doc/macos.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3092dbdc --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/macos.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +# On macOS + +## Install + +Scrcpy is available in [Homebrew]: + +```bash +brew install scrcpy +``` + +[Homebrew]: https://brew.sh/ + +You need `adb`, accessible from your `PATH`. If you don't have it yet: + +```bash +brew install android-platform-tools +``` + +Alternatively, Scrcpy is also available in [MacPorts], which sets up `adb` for you: + +```bash +sudo port install scrcpy +``` + +[MacPorts]: https://www.macports.org/ + +_See [build.md](build.md) to build and install the app manually._ + + +## Run + +Once installed, run from a terminal: + +```bash +scrcpy +``` + +or with arguments (here to disable audio and record to `file.mkv`): + +```bash +scrcpy --no-audio --record=file.mkv +``` + +Documentation for command line arguments is available: + - `man scrcpy` + - `scrcpy --help` + - on [github](/README.md) diff --git a/doc/recording.md b/doc/recording.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4aad088c --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/recording.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Recording + +To record video and audio streams while mirroring: + +```bash +scrcpy --record=file.mp4 +scrcpy -r file.mkv +``` + +To record only the video: + +```bash +scrcpy --no-audio --record=file.mp4 +``` + +_It is currently not possible to record only the audio._ + +To disable mirroring while recording: + +```bash +scrcpy --no-display --record=file.mp4 +scrcpy -Nr file.mkv +# interrupt recording with Ctrl+C +``` + +Timestamps are captured on the device, so [packet delay variation] does not +impact the recorded file, which is always clean (only if you use `--record` of +course, not if you capture your scrcpy window and audio output on the computer). + +[packet delay variation]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_delay_variation + +The video and audio streams are encoded on the device, but are muxed on the +client side. Two formats (containers) are supported: + - Matroska (`.mkv`) + - MP4 (`.mp4`) + +The container is automatically selected based on the filename. + +It is also possible to explicitly select a container (in that case the filename +needs not end with `.mkv` or `.mp4`): + +``` +scrcpy --record=file --record-format=mkv +``` diff --git a/doc/shortcuts.md b/doc/shortcuts.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..06cae428 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/shortcuts.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +# Shortcuts + +Actions can be performed on the scrcpy window using keyboard and mouse +shortcuts. + +In the following list, MOD is the shortcut modifier. By default, it's +(left) Alt or (left) Super. + +It can be changed using `--shortcut-mod`. Possible keys are `lctrl`, `rctrl`, +`lalt`, `ralt`, `lsuper` and `rsuper`. For example: + +```bash +# use RCtrl for shortcuts +scrcpy --shortcut-mod=rctrl + +# use either LCtrl+LAlt or LSuper for shortcuts +scrcpy --shortcut-mod=lctrl+lalt,lsuper +``` + +_[Super] is typically the Windows or Cmd key._ + +[Super]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_key_(keyboard_button) + + | Action | Shortcut + | ------------------------------------------- |:----------------------------- + | Switch fullscreen mode | MOD+f + | Rotate display left | MOD+← _(left)_ + | Rotate display right | MOD+→ _(right)_ + | Resize window to 1:1 (pixel-perfect) | MOD+g + | Resize window to remove black borders | MOD+w \| _Double-left-click¹_ + | Click on `HOME` | MOD+h \| _Middle-click_ + | Click on `BACK` | MOD+b \| _Right-click²_ + | Click on `APP_SWITCH` | MOD+s \| _4th-click³_ + | Click on `MENU` (unlock screen)⁴ | MOD+m + | Click on `VOLUME_UP` | MOD+↑ _(up)_ + | Click on `VOLUME_DOWN` | MOD+↓ _(down)_ + | Click on `POWER` | MOD+p + | Power on | _Right-click²_ + | Turn device screen off (keep mirroring) | MOD+o + | Turn device screen on | MOD+Shift+o + | Rotate device screen | MOD+r + | Expand notification panel | MOD+n \| _5th-click³_ + | Expand settings panel | MOD+n+n \| _Double-5th-click³_ + | Collapse panels | MOD+Shift+n + | Copy to clipboard⁵ | MOD+c + | Cut to clipboard⁵ | MOD+x + | Synchronize clipboards and paste⁵ | MOD+v + | Inject computer clipboard text | MOD+Shift+v + | Enable/disable FPS counter (on stdout) | MOD+i + | Pinch-to-zoom | Ctrl+_click-and-move_ + | Drag & drop APK file | Install APK from computer + | Drag & drop non-APK file | [Push file to device](#push-file-to-device) + +_¹Double-click on black borders to remove them._ +_²Right-click turns the screen on if it was off, presses BACK otherwise._ +_³4th and 5th mouse buttons, if your mouse has them._ +_⁴For react-native apps in development, `MENU` triggers development menu._ +_⁵Only on Android >= 7._ + +Shortcuts with repeated keys are executed by releasing and pressing the key a +second time. For example, to execute "Expand settings panel": + + 1. Press and keep pressing MOD. + 2. Then double-press n. + 3. Finally, release MOD. + +All Ctrl+_key_ shortcuts are forwarded to the device, so they are +handled by the active application. diff --git a/doc/tunnels.md b/doc/tunnels.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..987a0293 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/tunnels.md @@ -0,0 +1,123 @@ +# Tunnels + +Scrcpy is designed to mirror local Android devices. Tunnels allow to connect to +a remote device (e.g. over the Internet). + +To connect to a remote device, it is possible to connect a local `adb` client to +a remote `adb` server (provided they use the same version of the _adb_ +protocol). + + +## Remote ADB server + +To connect to a remote _adb server_, make the server listen on all interfaces: + +```bash +adb kill-server +adb -a nodaemon server start +# keep this open +``` + +**Warning: all communications between clients and the _adb server_ are +unencrypted.** + +Suppose that this server is accessible at 192.168.1.2. Then, from another +terminal, run `scrcpy`: + +```bash +# in bash +export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:192.168.1.2:5037 +scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 +``` + +```cmd +:: in cmd +set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:192.168.1.2:5037 +scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 +``` + +```powershell +# in PowerShell +$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:192.168.1.2:5037' +scrcpy --tunnel-host=192.168.1.2 +``` + +By default, `scrcpy` uses the local port used for `adb forward` tunnel +establishment (typically `27183`, see `--port`). It is also possible to force a +different tunnel port (it may be useful in more complex situations, when more +redirections are involved): + +``` +scrcpy --tunnel-port=1234 +``` + + +## SSH tunnel + +To communicate with a remote _adb server_ securely, it is preferable to use an +SSH tunnel. + +First, make sure the _adb server_ is running on the remote computer: + +```bash +adb start-server +``` + +Then, establish an SSH tunnel: + +```bash +# local 5038 --> remote 5037 +# local 27183 <-- remote 27183 +ssh -CN -L5038:localhost:5037 -R27183:localhost:27183 your_remote_computer +# keep this open +``` + +From another terminal, run `scrcpy`: + +```bash +# in bash +export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 +scrcpy +``` + +```cmd +:: in cmd +set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 +scrcpy +``` + +```powershell +# in PowerShell +$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:localhost:5038' +scrcpy +``` + +To avoid enabling remote port forwarding, you could force a forward connection +instead (notice the `-L` instead of `-R`): + +```bash +# local 5038 --> remote 5037 +# local 27183 --> remote 27183 +ssh -CN -L5038:localhost:5037 -L27183:localhost:27183 your_remote_computer +# keep this open +``` + +From another terminal, run `scrcpy`: + +```bash +# in bash +export ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 +scrcpy --force-adb-forward +``` + +```cmd +:: in cmd +set ADB_SERVER_SOCKET=tcp:localhost:5038 +scrcpy --force-adb-forward +``` + +```powershell +# in PowerShell +$env:ADB_SERVER_SOCKET = 'tcp:localhost:5038' +scrcpy --force-adb-forward +``` diff --git a/doc/v4l2.md b/doc/v4l2.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ea8c0eed --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/v4l2.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +# Video4Linux + +On Linux, it is possible to send the video stream to a [v4l2] loopback device, +so that the Android device can be opened like a webcam by any v4l2-capable tool. + +[v4l2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video4Linux + +The module `v4l2loopback` must be installed: + +```bash +sudo apt install v4l2loopback-dkms +``` + +To create a v4l2 device: + +```bash +sudo modprobe v4l2loopback +``` + +This will create a new video device in `/dev/videoN`, where `N` is an integer +(more [options](https://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback#options) are available +to create several devices or devices with specific IDs). + +To list the enabled devices: + +```bash +# requires v4l-utils package +v4l2-ctl --list-devices + +# simple but might be sufficient +ls /dev/video* +``` + +To start `scrcpy` using a v4l2 sink: + +```bash +scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/videoN +scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/videoN --no-display # disable mirroring window +``` + +(replace `N` with the device ID, check with `ls /dev/video*`) + +Once enabled, you can open your video stream with a v4l2-capable tool: + +```bash +ffplay -i /dev/videoN +vlc v4l2:///dev/videoN # VLC might add some buffering delay +``` + +For example, you could capture the video within [OBS] or within your video +conference tool. + +[OBS]: https://obsproject.com/ + + +## Buffering + +By default, there is no video buffering, to get the lowest possible latency. + +As for the [video display](video.md#buffering), it is possible to add +buffering to delay the v4l2 stream: + +```bash +scrcpy --v4l2-buffer=300 # add 300ms buffering for v4l2 sink +``` diff --git a/doc/video.md b/doc/video.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a2e9d106 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/video.md @@ -0,0 +1,175 @@ +# Video + +## Size + +By default, scrcpy attempts to mirror at the Android device resolution. + +It might be useful to mirror at a lower definition to increase performance. To +limit both width and height to some maximum value (here 1024): + +```bash +scrcpy --max-size=1024 +scrcpy -m 1024 # short version +``` + +The other dimension is computed so that the Android device aspect ratio is +preserved. That way, a device in 1920×1080 will be mirrored at 1024×576. + +If encoding fails, scrcpy automatically tries again with a lower definition +(unless `--no-downsize-on-error` is enabled). + + +## Bit rate + +The default video bit-rate is 8 Mbps. To change it: + +```bash +scrcpy --video-bit-rate=2M +scrcpy --video-bit-rate=2000000 # equivalent +scrcpy -b 2M # short version +``` + + +## Frame rate + +The capture frame rate can be limited: + +```bash +scrcpy --max-fps=15 +``` + +The actual capture frame rate may be printed to the console: + +``` +scrcpy --print-fps +``` + +It may also be enabled or disabled at anytime with MOD+i +(see [shortcuts](shortcuts.md)). + +The frame rate is intrinsically variable: a new frame is produced only when the +screen content changes. For example, if you play a fullscreen video at 24fps on +your device, you should not get more than 24 frames per second in scrcpy. + + +## Codec + +The video codec can be selected. The possible values are `h264` (default), +`h265` and `av1`: + +```bash +scrcpy --video-codec=h264 # default +scrcpy --video-codec=h265 +scrcpy --video-codec=av1 +``` + +H265 may provide better quality, but H264 should provide lower latency. +AV1 encoders are not common on current Android devices. + +Several encoders may be available on the device. They can be listed by: + +```bash +scrcpy --list-encoders +``` + +Sometimes, the default encoder may have issues or even crash, so it is useful to +try another one: + +```bash +scrcpy --video-codec=h264 --video-encoder='OMX.qcom.video.encoder.avc' +``` + +For advanced usage, to pass arbitrary parameters to the [`MediaFormat`], +check `--video-codec-options` in the manpage or in `scrcpy --help`. + +[`MediaFormat`]: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaFormat + + +## Rotation + +The rotation may be applied at 3 different levels: + - The [shortcut](shortcuts.md) MOD+r requests the + device to switch between portrait and landscape (the current running app may + refuse, if it does not support the requested orientation). + - `--lock-video-orientation` changes the mirroring orientation (the orientation + of the video sent from the device to the computer). This affects the + recording. + - `--rotation` rotates only the window content. This only affects the display, + not the recording. It may be changed dynamically at any time using the + [shortcuts](shortcuts.md) MOD+← and + MOD+→. + +To lock the mirroring orientation: + +```bash +scrcpy --lock-video-orientation # initial (current) orientation +scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=0 # natural orientation +scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=1 # 90° counterclockwise +scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=2 # 180° +scrcpy --lock-video-orientation=3 # 90° clockwise +``` + +To set an initial window rotation: + +```bash +scrcpy --rotation=0 # no rotation +scrcpy --rotation=1 # 90 degrees counterclockwise +scrcpy --rotation=2 # 180 degrees +scrcpy --rotation=3 # 90 degrees clockwise +``` + +## Crop + +The device screen may be cropped to mirror only part of the screen. + +This is useful, for example, to mirror only one eye of the Oculus Go: + +```bash +scrcpy --crop=1224:1440:0:0 # 1224x1440 at offset (0,0) +``` + +The values are expressed in the device natural orientation (portrait for a +phone, landscape for a tablet). + +If `--max-size` is also specified, resizing is applied after cropping. + + +## Buffering + +By default, there is no video buffering, to get the lowest possible latency. + +Buffering can be added to delay the video stream and compensate for jitter to +get a smoother playback (see [#2464]). + +[#2464]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/issues/2464 + +The configuration is available independently for the display, +[v4l2 sinks](video.md#video4linux) and [audio](audio.md#buffering) playback. + +```bash +scrcpy --display-buffer=50 # add 50ms buffering for display +scrcpy --v4l2-buffer=300 # add 300ms buffering for v4l2 sink +scrcpy --audio-buffer=200 # set 200ms buffering for audio playback +``` + +They can be applied simultaneously: + +```bash +scrcpy --display-buffer=50 --v4l2-buffer=300 +``` + + +## No display + +It is possible to capture an Android device without displaying a mirroring +window. This option is available if either [recording](recording.md) or +[v4l2](#video4linux) is enabled: + +```bash +scrcpy --v4l2-sink=/dev/video2 --no-display +scrcpy --record=file.mkv --no-display +``` + +## Video4Linux + +See the dedicated [Video4Linux](v4l2.md) page. diff --git a/doc/window.md b/doc/window.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b5b73921 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/window.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +# Window + +## Title + +By default, the window title is the device model. It can be changed: + +```bash +scrcpy --window-title='My device' +``` + +## Position and size + +The initial window position and size may be specified: + +```bash +scrcpy --window-x=100 --window-y=100 --window-width=800 --window-height=600 +``` + +## Borderless + +To disable window decorations: + +```bash +scrcpy --window-borderless +``` + +## Always on top + +To keep the window always on top: + +```bash +scrcpy --always-on-top +``` + +## Fullscreen + +The app may be started directly in fullscreen: + +```bash +scrcpy --fullscreen +scrcpy -f # short version +``` + +Fullscreen mode can then be toggled dynamically with MOD+f +(see [shortcuts](shortcuts.md)). + + +## Disable screensaver + +By default, _scrcpy_ does not prevent the screensaver from running on the +computer. To disable it: + +```bash +scrcpy --disable-screensaver +``` diff --git a/doc/windows.md b/doc/windows.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fd15a5a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/windows.md @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +# On Windows + +## Install + +Download the [latest release]: + + - [`scrcpy-win64-v1.25.zip`][direct-win64] + SHA-256: `db65125e9c65acd00359efb7cea9c05f63cc7ccd5833000cd243cc92f5053028` + +[release]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/latest +[direct-win64]: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy/releases/download/v1.25/scrcpy-win64-v1.25.zip + +and extract it. + +Alternatively, you could install it from packages manager, like [Chocolatey]: + +```bash +choco install scrcpy +choco install adb # if you don't have it yet +``` + +or [Scoop]: + + +```bash +scoop install scrcpy +scoop install adb # if you don't have it yet +``` + +[Chocolatey]: https://chocolatey.org/ +[Scoop]: https://scoop.sh + +_See [build.md](build.md) to build and install the app manually._ + + +## Run + +Scrcpy is a command line application: it is mainly intended to be executed from +a terminal with command line arguments. + +To open a terminal at the expected location, double-click on +`open_a_terminal_here.bat` in your scrcpy directory, then type your command. For +example, without arguments: + +```bash +scrcpy +``` + +or with arguments (here to disable audio and record to `file.mkv`): + +``` +scrcpy --no-audio --record=file.mkv +``` + +Documentation for command line arguments is available: + - `scrcpy --help` + - on [github](/README.md) + +To start scrcpy directly without opening a terminal, double-click on one of +these files: + - `scrcpy-console.bat`: start with a terminal open (it will close when scrcpy + terminates, unless an error occurs); + - `scrcpy-noconsole.vbs`: start without a terminal (but you won't see any error + message). + +_Avoid double-clicking on `scrcpy.exe` directly: on error, the terminal would +close immediately and you won't have time to read any error message (this +executable is intended to be run from the terminal). Use `scrcpy-console.bat` +instead._ + +If you plan to always use the same arguments, create a file `myscrcpy.bat` +(enable [show file extensions] to avoid confusion) containing your command, For +example: + +```bash +scrcpy --prefer-text --turn-screen-off --stay-awake +``` + +[show file extensions]: https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/ + +Then just double-click on that file. + +You could also edit (a copy of) `scrcpy-console.bat` or `scrcpy-noconsole.vbs` +to add some arguments.