How to use `adb shell screenrecord --output-format=h264` together with VLC

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I am trying to set up a live stream showing the screen of my Android phone. When I tried

adb shell screenrecord --output-format=h264 | /Applications/vlc.app/Contents/MacOS/VLC

VLC will start but there will be no content. How do I do this properly?

You had two questions in here. This site works better when there is only one question per question. That way, it's easier for other people to find solutions if they have the same problem. I've edited out your second question, but feel free to ask it separately. — nohillside♦, Mar 3 '18 at 10:33

nohillside · Accepted Answer · 2018-03-03 10:37:04Z

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Your command adb shell screenrecord --output-format=h264 is missing a - at the end. It should be

adb shell screenrecord --output-format=h264 - | /Applications/vlc.app/Contents/MacOS/VLC -

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