Instructions for using X-Mirage project the iPhone and iPad screens on your computer

What do you think about projecting your iOS device screen on your computer? Although there is no built-in feature, you can easily project your iPhone, iPad screen on your computer.

"AirPlay" is a great tool for transmitting wireless signals. You can use it to play videos, project iPhone / Mac screens to Apple TV or any compatible speaker device. However, you cannot project the iPhone, iPad screen directly to Mac or Windows PC.

Fortunately, there are a lot of software to help you do this: Reflector, LonelyScreen and X-Mirage. These applications are free to try, but to charge up to the premium version you have to pay. In this article we will learn about X-Mirage software.

How to project the iPhone, iPad screen on your computer using X-Mirage

Step 1. First of all, you need to install the application on your computer.

Download X-Mirage and install the software on the computer. After installing, please open it.

Note: Your iPhone and computer must be near each other and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Swipe the iPhone screen from bottom to top to open the Control Center.

Note: With iPhone X, swipe down from the top right corner to access the Control Center.

Step 3. Touch the Screen Mirroring icon.

Step 4. Next, a list of devices will appear on the screen. Select the computer you want to connect.

Now, your iPhone / iPad screen will be displayed on your computer.

To turn off the slideshow, open the Control Center → touch Screen Mirroring and select Stop Mirroring.

iPhone does not display AirPlay?

If you do not see the AirPlay icon on your iOS device, check your computer's firewall. In addition, you must keep both devices close together and make sure they are connected to the same Wi-Fi.

Temporarily turn off the firewall on the computer.

On MacOS:

1. Click the Apple menu at the top left and select System Preferences.
2. Select Security or Security & Privacy → Firewall.
3. Select Firewall Off.

On Windows PC:

1. Open Control Panel and select System and Security.
2. Select Windows Firewall.
3. On the left side of the screen, check the options and turn off Windows Firewall.

Note: Once the content has been projected on the computer, turn on the Computer Firewall to ensure security features.

Note, you can only display the screen of your iOS device on the computer with the device: iPad 2 or above, iPad Air / iPad Mini or newer, iPad Pro; iPhone 4S or more; iPod touch must be 5th or 6th generation; The Mac must be running OS X 10.6 or later and the PC must be running Windows XP or higher.

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5. Copy photos from iPhone / iPad to computer without iTunes