Full Guide on How to Screen Share Android to PC [2022 Newest]
Today, many people opt for smartphones running the Android operating system. However, no matter how good an Android device looks, its small screen may interfere with the visual experience of watching your favorite video or movie. As a result, many people want to share the screen of their Android phone onto their computer so they can watch videos or movies on a larger screen. It also makes it easier for them to view phone files, edit photos and even play some Android games with a keyboard instead of a touch screen. However, how can you share your Android screen to PC? Don’t worry, this article will tell you.
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How to Screen Share Android to PC via VideoSolo (Wi-Fi & USB)
Of all the screen mirroring tools, VideoSolo Screen Recorder is one of the prominent tools. It allows you to mirror your Android screen to computer through both Wi-Fi and USB, and it always remains high-quality and delay-free. If you still need to save or share some interesting or important pieces, then you can also use its screenshot feature to do this act. You can follow the detailed steps to share your Android screen to PC.
Step1. Launch VideoSolo Screen Recorder
Download VideoSolo Screen Recorder on your computer and choose “phone” after you run it.
Step2. Choose Device
Choose “Android Recorder”. Of course, if you are iOS user, you can choose “iOS Recorder”, but here, you are supposed to choose “Android Recorder”.
Note. If you want to know how to screen share iPhone to PC, you can read the following article: 6 Ways to Screen Share iPhone to PC [Quickly & Easily]
Step3. Choose the “Detect” Icon
You have three options to mirroring your Android screen to PC, they are “Detect”, “PIN Code”, “QR Code”. Choosing “Detect” option is more convenient, while choosing “PIN Code” or “QR Code” is more precise.
Note. Here you can choose “Wi-Fi Connection” or “USB Connection”. If you choose Wi-Fi connection, you are supposed to make sure your phone and PC are under the same network. If you choose USB connection, you need to do the USB debugging first. The following part, this article will also introduce you how to do the USB debugging.
Step4. Start Mirroring
After your Android are successfully connected with your PC, the acknowledgment information will appear on your phone, click “Start now” to start mirroring, then your Android screen will appear on your PC automatically.
Note. It’s worth mentioning that VideoSolo Screen Recorder is also a screen recorder, which helps you record the activities on your Android screen. This function is widely used in zoom meetings, live streams and games. Therefore, if you have the need to record the mirroring, you can click “Record” to begin recording.
Step5. Save and Export the Video
Tap on “Stop” to stop mirroring and you can click “Export” to export the recorded video.
Android Screen Share to PC over Wi-Fi
If you want to mirror your Android screen to your PC over Wi-Fi, then FonePaw ScreenMo is a good choice for you to have a try. FonePaw ScreenMo is a comprehensive and functional mirroring tool that enables you to mirror your Android screen to your computer without latency and with high quality. During your mirroring process, even if your phone screen suddenly gets black, it can continue to cast the screen unaffectedly, which is extremely convenient, isn't it? The steps to using it are as follows.
Step1. Download FonePaw ScreenMo on both your PC and Android. After downloading it, launch it on your PC and phone.
Step2. Make your Android and PC connected to the same Wi-Fi when connecting your Android to PC.
Step3. Go to the “Control Center” of your Android phone to choose “Screen Cast”. Then your Android screen will appear the following text, click “Start now” to begin your mirroring.
Step4. If the mirroring is finished, you can simply click “Start Export” to save your video file on your computer.
Guide on Screen Share Android to PC Using USB
If you don't have Wi-Fi network, you can also mirror your Android screen to your PC via USB. However, as mentioned above, you need to do USB debugging before using USB mirroring.
Tutorials to do USB Debugging
Step1. Go to “Settings” of your device and choose “System”. Then click “About phone”.
Step2. Look for “Build number” and click it, then a pop message will appear to tell you that you are a new developer now.
Step3. Go back to the “System” and look for the “Developer options”. Click it and you will see “USB debugging”, then you can turn it on to allow the USB debugging.
How to Mirror Android Screen to PC via USB Using AirDroid Cast
Step1. Download AirDroid Cast on your computer and run it.
Step2. Before screen mirroring your Android via USB, go to “AirDroid Cast Desktop Client” to access your premium account with login details.
Step3. Choose “Cable” and select your device from the “Available device” to connect your phone with computer.
Step4. After connecting, a pop-up message will appear on your phone,you are supposed to click “OK” to allow the USB debugging.Then wait for a few minutes, your Android screen will be cast on your PC automatically.
How to mirror Android to PC via Bluetooth
If you are under the situation that you don't have Wi-Fi to connect and don't carry a USB, whether it means you can't mirror your Android screen to PC? In fact, in addition to sharing your Android screen to computer using Wi-Fi and USB, you can also use Bluetooth to help you. However, this process of operation can be a little complicated, so you need to read our steps carefully before operating.
Step1. Turn on Bluetooth on Both Device
On your computer, go to “Settings” > “Bluetooth & other devices” to find “Bluetooth” and turn it on, then your PC can be discovered by other devices via Bluetooth.
On your Android, turn on the bluetooh by swiping down from your Android screen.
Step2. Connect your Android to PC
After turning on the Bluetooth of both devices. Go back to the “Settings” and choose “Add Bluetooth or other device”and then select “Bluetooth”.
Step3. Begin Mirroring
If all the work is done well, then your Android is connected to your PC, and your Android screen will be mirrored successfully.
Note. The steps above may be a little different according to the device of Android.
FAQs about Screen Mirroring Android to PC
What are the pros and cons of mirroring an Android device?
Pros:
Screen mirroring lets you transfer files between your PC and Android device.
You can use your computer's keyboard and mouse to perform on-screen operations.
You can access files with incompatible Android operating systems.
Cons:
If there is a problem with the mirroring, it may be difficult to restore your Android to its original state
If the connection between devices fails, you may not be able to access your data or files.
Is there any difference between wireless and wired connections for mirroring?
There is no big difference between wireless and wired connection for mirroring. If you have a better Internet, you can use wired connection because it’s more convenient. However, if you have the habit of carrying USB around, you can use wireless connection. Compared with Wi-Fi connection and USB connection, the steps to mirror your Android screen may be a little complicated.
Conclusion
| VideoSolo | FonePaw | AirDroid Cast | Bluetooth | |
| Connected way | Wi-Fi & USB | Wi-Fi | USB | Bluetooth |
| Recording | √ | √ | × | × |
| Snapshot | √ | × | × | × |
| Mirroring with sound | √ | √ | × | × |
| Easy operation | √ | √ | √ | × | Tools to carry | × | × | USB | × |
| Rating | 10/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
From the comparison of the chart, we can learn that VideoSolo Screen Recorder is a relatively choice for you to mirroring your Android screen to PC. Not only can it help you cast your Android screen, but also it can help you record your screen if you need. Additionally, compared with mirroring via Bluetooth, its operation is simple and you can mirror via both Wi-Fi and USB using VideoSolo Screen Recorder.
