Answers to the most common questions about Scrcpy installation, usage, safety, and licensing.
Yes. Scrcpy is 100% free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. There are no premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads, and no feature restrictions. All functionality is available to everyone at no cost, for both personal and commercial use.
No root access is required. Scrcpy works using the standard Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and official Android media projection APIs that are built into every Android device running Android 5.0 or higher. Your device warranty remains fully intact.
Scrcpy is completely safe. It does not install any persistent apps on your Android device. A lightweight server is temporarily pushed to the device during the session and is automatically removed when you disconnect. The entire source code is publicly available for audit by anyone.
Yes. After an initial USB connection to enable ADB over TCP/IP, you can disconnect the cable and continue mirroring over your Wi-Fi network. Both your computer and Android device must be on the same network for wireless mode to work reliably.
This is a false positive. Because Scrcpy interacts with Android devices at a low level using ADB, some antivirus engines incorrectly classify it as potentially unwanted. Scrcpy contains no malware, no spyware, and no adware. You can verify this by reviewing the open-source code or checking the SHA-256 hashes of your download.
Scrcpy supports Android 5.0 (API 21) and higher. Audio forwarding requires Android 11 or higher. Camera mirroring and virtual display features require Android 12 or higher. Most modern devices will support the core mirroring functionality.
Audio forwarding requires Android 11 (API 30) or higher. It captures the device audio output and streams it to your computer. Audio duplication mode allows sound to play on both the device and your PC simultaneously.
Camera mirroring requires Android 12 (API 31) or higher. It allows you to use your Android device camera as a webcam on your computer. On Linux, you can expose it as a V4L2 device for use in any video conferencing application.
Download the latest release from the download page and replace your existing installation. If you installed via a package manager, use your system's update command. Check the release notes for any breaking changes or new requirements.
Yes. Scrcpy is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which permits commercial use, modification, distribution, and private use. There are no restrictions on how you use Scrcpy, provided you comply with the license terms regarding attribution and patent grants.
Bug reports and feature requests should be submitted through the official Scrcpy project channels. Before reporting, please check the FAQ and existing issues to see if your problem has already been addressed. Include your Scrcpy version, device model, and Android version in bug reports.
Scrcpy is completely free and open-source with no feature restrictions, while Vysor uses a freemium model that locks wireless mirroring, high resolution, and screen recording behind a paid subscription. Scrcpy also offers lower latency, higher frame rates, and cross-platform support without requiring account registration.
No. Scrcpy is designed specifically for Android devices using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and Android media projection APIs. It does not support iOS devices. For iPhone and iPad screen mirroring, you will need to use Apple-specific tools or third-party solutions designed for iOS. Check our setup guides for Android device configuration.
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Source code available on GitHub. Licensed under Apache 2.0.
