By Carolyn / Last Updated August 15, 2023

Can I share screen with Android?

Sharing Android screens has been made a lot easier with Zoom. Zoom is a video-conferencing application that works on both computers and mobile devices. It enables people to connect online for video conferences, webinars, and live chats. In addition to this, it can be used as a remote control tool to grant screen control access with the permission of other participants. Android screen share on Zoom is a very useful feature for times when online meetings have become part of our life work.

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How to Android screen share Zoom [2 ways]

With the way things are going, most people will probably be attending work meetings or classes on the Zoom mobile app. Sometimes you may need to display your phone screen during a Zoom video call to show off your work, share a presentation, or explain something. In this article, you will learn how to share Android screen on Zoom.

Way 1. As moderator of the meeting

Share Android screens on Zoom is easy. Be the facilitator and start the meeting, then click the Share Screen tab from the control to start sharing your screen with other team members on Zoom. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Download the Zoom app.

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Step 2. Launch and sign in with your account. Then tap “New Meeting”.

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Step 3. Share the link to the room you created with all the members you want to add, and then start the meeting.

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Step 4. By clicking on the "Share" option, you will be notified of what content can be accessed by the screen-sharing feature.

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Step 5. Then select "Screen" to start screen sharing.

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Way 2. As a participant in the meeting

If you want to know how to allow screen sharing on Zoom for the participant, then there are steps:

Step 1. Launch Zoom and click the "Join" Meeting button.

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Step 2. Enter a "meeting ID" (and password if desired) or join via a direct link.

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Step 3. If this is your first time joining a meeting, you will be prompted to enter your name and permission to access your device's microphone and camera. It is important to grant permission, as you will not be able to participate if access is not granted.

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Step 4. Click the "Share" button in the bottom bar to share the device's screen.

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Step 5. Select “Screen” from the pop-up window and you can start sharing your screen.

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Troubleshooting: Why can't I share my screen on Zoom Android?

Are you experiencing problems with Zoom share screen Android not working? Or is Zoom screen sharing not working on your computer? Don’t panic. Here are two ways to help you with this worry.

Way 1. Check you’ve allowed access to your microphone and camera

Zoom also requires access to your microphone and camera to share the screen. To grant access using your Android device, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the “Settings” app.

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Step 2. Select “Applications” or “Applications & Notifications”.

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Step 3. Find and click on "Zoom", then click on "Permissions".

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Step 4. Turn on “microphone” and “camera” permissions to allow Zoom access.

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Way 2. Disable other Apps using the camera

If other applications are running in the background that may use your camera and microphone or interfere with Zoom, disable them.

Step 1. Open "Settings" and click on “Applications” or “Applications & Notifications”.

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Step 2. Select an application, and then click “Permissions” from the Application Information screen.

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Step 3. Then turn off “microphone” and “camera” permissions.

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Step 4. Check the permissions of other applications.

AnyViewer: Best free PC-to-Android screen share software

AnyViewer is a highly-recommended free screen-sharing tool. It is a commendable alternative to the freeware Zoomfor PC-to-Android screen share. Without any further settings, AnyViewer offers one-click screen sharing across several networks.

AnyViewer not only supports you to share your Windows computer screen from Android / iOS devices but also supports you to share your computer's screen with another computer. AnyViewer is exceptionally steady and smooth in screen sharing, with great visual quality that outperforms most products on the market.

In addition, AnyViewer serves as an all-in-one remote access tool, which allows unattended remote access, file transfer, remote lock / restart / shutdown, and more.

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On your computer:

Step 1. Download, installed, and launched on your computer.

Step 2. Navigate to "Log in” on both computers and then “Sign up” (if you have already joined its official website, you can log in immediately).

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Step 3. Fill out the sign-up form and click "Sign up" to set up an AnyViewer account.

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Step 4. After that, you'll see that you've successfully logged into AnyViewer. Your device will be allocated to the account you login into automatically.

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★Tips:
If you want to bind multiple devices for more and easier screen sharing, it is recommended that you upgrade your account to a professional or enterprise plan.

On your Android:

Step 1. Download, installed, and launched on your Android.

Step 2. Log in with the same AnyViewer account.

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Step 3. Once you successfully log in, your device will be automatically assigned to the account you logged into.

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Step 4. On your Android, navigate to "Details" and choose the computer to which you want to connect. Click on it and choose "View Screen" to view the remote screen without asking for permission.

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Step 4. Now you can see your computer’s screen.

Conclusion

This article explains how to Android screen share Zoom. By now, you should have learned how to share Android screen on Zoom. Furthermore, adopting AnyViewer as a Zoom alternative gives customers advanced screen sharing and remote control options for a more seamless conference experience.