Windows 11/10 comes with a lot of improvements and additions. There is some good news for Android users too. You can easily connect your iPhone or Android phone with Windows using the all-new Phone Link app. This feature was highly talked about and is one of the major things in the update. In this post, we’ve walked you through the process of linking your mobile phone with your computer and using the Phone Link app.
You should note that the Your Phone app is now called the Phone Link App in Windows 11 and Windows 10. In addition, the Your Phone Companion app for Android is now called Link to Windows.
Phone Link app for Windows PC
Setting this entire thing up involves a few steps on both devices. So make sure you follow all of them to get the setup right. There might be a few connection issues initially, but you can always reset everything and try again.
On PC
Open the Microsoft Store and search for Phone Link. Install the latest version of this application. And if you already have it installed on your computer, make sure you update it to the latest version. Start the application, login with your Microsoft Account and in the next screen click on the “Link your Phone” button.
Now in this window, enter your mobile phone number, and you are good to go on the PC part.
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On Mobile
Check your messages if you have received a text about the Phone Link app. Clicking on the link inside the message will take you to the Google Play store, where you can install the companion application.
Once the application has been installed, log in using the credentials you used while setting up the PC. Grant all the app-requested permissions, such as the ability to read messages, read files, and send messages.
Once this is done, you can connect your PC to your phone. Now, back on your PC, open the Phone Link app again, and wait till it automatically detects your phone. In the meantime, you might also get a notification on your mobile requesting you to allow this PC to read your data. Tap on Allow to set up a connection between your phone and PC successfully.
To link your iPhone and Windows PC, you will have to install Microsoft Edge or Continue on PC as the companion app on your phone.
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Mirror content from Phone to Windows 11/10 PC
Phone Link app
Once you are connected, you can enjoy the features of the Phone Link app and do your work directly from your PC. Currently, the app supports only two functions: Photos and Messages.
The Photos section will display all the photos from your device. You can click open any photo, copy it, or share it directly from there. This comes in handy when you quickly want to copy those last few photos you captured on your phone.
The Messaging section is also very useful. It displays all the incoming messages on your device. You can read them, view entire conversations, or even reply to them. You can also create a new message and send it to anyone. Remember that all your contacts are also synced so you don’t have to remember any number or look up your phone before sending an SMS.
This was all about the Phone Link app included in Windows 11/10. The feature is still in development, so we can expect more improvements and refinements over time. Also, there can be a few more things that this app allows us to read from our phones. Overall, it was a nice experience using this application, and it is a step ahead in connectivity between our phones and PCs.
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It only works with Android 7….
It’s not a very good solution. It should have all my messages as I’ve granted the permission on Android, but it has an incomplete list.