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Getting Started with NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK Running Android 10 OS
4.7.4 Using
scrcpy
tool
Multiple tools are available to control/display the Android device. To use Android HDMI
display, refer to
Section 6.2 "Board hardware"
in
scrcpy
is a free, open source and cross-platform application used to display and control
the Android devices connected via USB.
scrcpy
is available for GNU/Linux and
Installing
scrcpy
tool
Use the following steps to set up
scrcpy
on Linux Ubuntu and access the Android 10
GUI.
•
Use a USB type C OTG cable to connect the i.MX 8M Quad EVK to the PC
•
Use the command line to install
scrcpy
:
ubuntu@ubuntu-desktop:/# sudo apt update
ubuntu@ubuntu-desktop:/# sudo apt install snapd
ubuntu@ubuntu-desktop:/# sudo snap install scrcpy
Launching
scrcpy
tool
Use the command:
ubuntu@ubuntu-desktop:/# scrcpy
Figure 17. Launching
scrcpy
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