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People use Windows PCs and Android phones everyday. These two platforms often need to interact. That’s where Microsoft Phone Link, previously “Your Phone,” comes in. The Windows Creators Update provides a new function called Phone Link, which allows you to connect your phone with your PC. This enables you to access the app alerts, SMS, and notifications from your phone’s apps on your desktop.

Managing Notifications From Your PC

Microsoft Phone Link lets you manage app notifications from your PC, helping you to stay focused.

Sending Text Messages

Microsoft Phone Link’s ability to make and receive calls and texts from a computer is one of its strongest features.

Accessing Photos on Your PC

Microsoft Phone Link lets you view up to 2,000 of your smartphone images from your PC.

View Your Mobile Apps on Your PC

Viewing and controlling mobile applications on your PC is an excellent function.

What is Phone Link on Windows

Phone Link is a Windows app that is pre-installed on Windows 11 and Windows 10 computers. This facilitates a simple connection between your smartphone or tablet and a desktop or laptop running Windows. Your phone transfers text messages, photographs, and alerts to your computer over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also enables incoming and outgoing phone calls.

How to Use Phone Link With an Android Phone - www.aka.ms/PhonelinkQRC

Phone Link is easy to set up. Keep in mind that the app is already on some devices.  Here’s the full procedure for any Android phone to link to windows.

  1. Search “Phone Link” on your PC and click it.
  2. Click on “Android” on the screen.
  3. On Android, put www.aka.ms/PhonelinkQRC into your browser and follow the instructions. You will be redirected to the Google Play Store.
  4. If the Link to Windows app wasn’t already installed, you should do it now. When finished, choose ‘Open,’ and after that select ‘Link your phone and PC.’
  5. A prompt asking “Is the QR code on your PC ready?” should appear. Choose to continue.
  6. Accept any permissions, then scan your computer’s QR code with your phone. If it fails, you may need to enter a PIN.
  7. Continue on your phone, then on your desktop.

All done! You’ll have to connect through Bluetooth and provide call access rights to use all features.

How to Download the Microsoft Phone Link App

  • Link to Windows is available on Google Play Store for Android.
  • Choose the option to Connect your device in the app.
  • Visit www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC on your computer’s web browser, then scan the resulting QR code.
  • On your phone, select Continue.
  • View Permissions and enable Phone, SMS, Contacts, and Storage. Your phone and PC will be connected when you’re done.
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Benefits of Using Phone Link App - Www.aka.ms/PhonelinkQRC

  • Transfer data from your mobile device to your desktop.
  • You may use your computer to access mobile applications on your phone.
  • Check your SMS messages on the computer.
  • Copy text and paste between devices.
  • It is possible to use a computer for voice calls both to and from.

Frequently asked questions

Microsoft Phone Link replaces the Your Phone Companion app and allows you to filter your notifications, receive calls, and use your mobile apps on your PC.4 5 6 7 With an updated design for Windows 11, Phone Link is reaching customers around the world.

Phone Link connects to your Android phone via Wi-Fi, mobile data network, or instant hotspot8 9. For easy connection over Wi-Fi, make sure to have both your PC and Android device nearby, turned on, and connected to the same network. You’ll be able access its functionalities from your PC as long as both devices are online. You’ll need to download the Link to Windows app for most Android devices. You can find this at the Google Play Store.
Sometimes your phone needs to charge more before you go out. Phone Link enables you to still use it with your PC while it’s plugged in and by the outlet. Or perhaps you’re in a meeting and having your phone out will look unprofessional. Phone Link will give you a heads up of any important calls you need to take or texts you need to see.
In addition to browsing, you can also drag and drop them from Phone Link into open message windows or PowerPoint presentations. You can save them to any folder on your PC or your OneDrive for backing up. You can share the files to your contacts and you can delete them.4 5