Turn Your Android Phone into a Desktop PC

In this post, you’ll learn two simple ways to transform your Android 15 (or above) device into a PC-like workstation.

Whether you prefer a software solution on your existing computer or a direct connection to an external monitor, we’ve got you covered.

Method 1: Virtual Display with scrcpy

Download scrcpy from its official GitHub page: https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy
Unzip the downloaded archive and open the scrcpy folder.
On your phone, enable Developer Options:
- Go to Settings > About phone > Software information
- Tap Build number seven times until “Developer mode turned on” appears
In Developer Options, enable:
- USB debugging
- Force desktop mode (or “Desktop mode for external display”)
- Freeform windows
- Multi-window support for all apps
Connect your phone to the PC via USB.

Open a terminal in the scrcpy folder and run:

scrcpy --virtual-display --window-size=1920x1080

Enjoy a desktop-style interface on your computer, complete with multitasking and floating windows.

Enable Developer Options and USB debugging (see Method 1 steps).
In Developer Options, turn on:
- Force desktop mode
- Freeform windows
- Multi-window support for all apps
Connect your phone to the HDMI adapter and plug into the monitor.
Your phone will detect the external display and switch into desktop mode, complete with resizable, floating windows.

On Android 15, desktop mode is still experimental. Android 16+ offers a smoother, more polished experience.
If windows fail to resize or float, double-check that freeform and multi-window options are enabled.
If scrcpy doesn’t detect your phone, reinstall ADB drivers or try a different USB cable.

I’ve also made a video on this topic — you can watch it below.

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