Screen Mirror Android on Ubuntu 20.04 – Step-by-Step Guide

Screen mirroring your Android device to Ubuntu 20.04 is useful for work, tutorials, gaming, or presentations. There are several reliable methods, with Scrcpy being the most recommended.

1. Scrcpy (USB Connection – Recommended)

Scrcpy is a free, open-source tool for Android screen mirroring with low latency.

Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install scrcpy

Steps to Enable USB Debugging:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Build Number. Tap 7 times to enable Developer Options.
2. Go to Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.

Connect Device and Launch Scrcpy:

1. Connect your Android device via USB.
2. Allow USB debugging on your phone.
3. Open a terminal and type:

scrcpy

• Your phone screen will appear on Ubuntu.
• You can control it using the keyboard and mouse.

2. Scrcpy (Wireless / Wi-Fi Connection)

For a wireless connection:

1. Connect both Android and Ubuntu to the same Wi-Fi.
2. On the phone, run:

adb tcpip 5555

1. Find the phone’s IP address.
2. Connect via Ubuntu terminal:

adb connect <phone-ip>:5555
scrcpy

3. Vysor (GUI Tool)

Vysor provides a graphical interface:

• Works with USB or Wi-Fi.
• The free version supports basic mirroring.
• Paid version unlocks high-resolution and wireless features.

4. KDE Connect (Limited Features)

KDE Connect shares notifications and allows basic remote control, but does not support full-screen mirroring.

• Install on Ubuntu:

sudo apt install kdeconnect

• Install the KDE Connect app on Android.
• Pair devices over the same network.

Key Recommendations

• Best Option: Scrcpy – fast, low-latency, free, works with USB and Wi-Fi.
• Vysor – simple GUI, some paid limitations.
• KDE Connect – good for notifications, limited mirroring.

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