[kwlug-disc] Testing Android app on real phone

[Ron]

William Park via kwlug-disc wrote on 2025-10-16 23:33:

> So, how would you duplicate this user interaction, without actually 
> pressing the screen buttons? What *keywords* should I search online?

Maybe `scrcpy` is something like what you're looking for?


> On Windows, there is TeamViewer that you can click and type 
> remotely.

With `scrcpy` running on my PC, I can control the screen on my Android.

> I did use it manually, but never via scripts or macros.

Not sure if macros / scripting is supported though.


https://scrcpy.org

> SCRCPY is a free and open source application that allows users to
> mirror their Android device’s screen on their computer. It is
> available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is a very useful tool
> for Android developers and testers. It can be used to mirror an
> Android device’s screen on a computer, making it easier to debug and
> test applications. It can also be used to show keystrokes and
> touches on the device, making it easier to understand how an
> application works. If you are an Android developer or tester, SCRCPY
> is a great tool to add to your toolbox.

╰># nala search scrcpy

scrcpy 1.25-1ubuntu1 [Ubuntu/noble universe]
├── is installed
└── Display and control your Android device

scrcpy-server 1.25-1ubuntu1 [Ubuntu/noble universe]
├── is installed
└── Display and control your Android device - server binary