# Mobile app capture

Create interactive demos of mobile apps by first connecting & controlling your phone via a screen mirroring app and then capturing it with Guideflow Desktop app from your computer.

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### Prerequisites

* You meet the [requirements to Mirror your iPhone on Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/120421) (on both your Mac and iPhone)
* You have a US iCloud account (Mirroring feature isn't accessible as [explained by Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-eg/120421) yet for EU accounts)
  * In case you don't have a US account, please [click on this link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJZTTOYH3vM) to access a video explaining you the steps. (There is no restriction to have a US account outside the US)
* Make sure you are connected to your US iCloud account on both of your Mac and iPhone (Apple pre-requisites)
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Install a phone screen mirroring app:

**For iPhone:**

* [**iPhone Mirroring app**](https://support.apple.com/en-us/120421) (already on your Mac)

**For Android:**

* [**LetsView**](https://letsview.com/screen-mirroring) or [**AirDroid**](https://www.airdroid.com/cast/) (beta)

Next, install the Guideflow Desktop app ([here's how](/help/get-started/install-desktop-app.md)):

**For Macbook:**

* [**Mac OS M1**](https://storage.googleapis.com/guideflow-desktop-releases/releases/Guideflow_aarch64.dmg)
* [**Mac OS X86**](https://storage.googleapis.com/guideflow-desktop-releases/releases/Guideflow_x64.dmg)

**For Windows:**

* [**Windows installer**](https://storage.googleapis.com/guideflow-desktop-releases/releases/Guideflow_x64-setup.exe)

### How to capture a mobile app demo (on iPhone)

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* Open **iPhone Mirroring** app and unlock iPhone
* You can log in to your iPhone on your Mac (password or Touch ID)
* Allow iPhone Mirroring to connect and control your iPhone
* Open Guideflow Desktop app (which enables [Screen Capture](/help/capture-a-guideflow/how-to-capture-a-guideflow/screen-capture.md))
* Choose folder to save and start capture
* Select window or screen, then choose iPhone Mirroring window
* Click “Select” to start capturing clicks in iPhone Mirroring
* Capture your mobile demo and finish when ready
* The capture will open up in Guideflow’s editor for further editing

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If you’re using a Mac with a single-monitor setup, turn off Stage Manager in Settings to ensure you can select screens and windows inside the Guideflow Desktop app.
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