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Phone Link is an app that lets you connect your Android or iPhone to your Windows 10 or 11 PC. You can access messages, calls, notifications, photos, and mobile apps from your PC without unlocking your phone.
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Phone Link lets you connect your Windows PC to your Android or iPhone and access notifications, calls, texts, photos, and apps. Learn how to set up Phone Link, find compatible devices, and use its features.
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- System requirements
- How to link your devices starting from Phone Link
- How to install Phone Link if it's not already installed on your PC
- Linking your phone during PC setup or pairing in Phone Link starting with your Microsoft account
- How to link your mobile device to your Microsoft account
- How to link your select Samsung tablet to your Microsoft Account
- Why do I need to grant permissions during linking my devices?
- Why can't I approve notifications on Phone Link ?
- Why do I need to give notifications permission?
- How to setup Instant Hotspot?
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The Phone Link experience starts on your Windows PC and the Phone Link . From your PC, you can connect to select Android, Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, and ASUS devices with the Link to Windows app that's either preinstalled on your device or that you can download from the Google Play or Samsung Galaxy Store.
This link between your Android device and PC gives you instant access to everything you love. Read and reply to text messages with ease, view recent photos from your Android device, use your favorite mobile apps, make and receive calls, and manage your Android device’s notifications right on your PC.
The Phone Link requires the following to work:
•A PC running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11.
•An Android device runningAndroid 8.0 or later.
•Your phone and your PC both need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If you start from your PC:
1.In the search box on the taskbar, type Phone Link, and then select the Phone Link from the results. 2.You may be asked to sign in to your Microsoft account if you haven't already signed in with Windows. 3.Install or open the Link to Windows mobile app on your Android device. To do this, open a web browser on your Android device and then enter the link that's displayed on your PC (www.aka.ms/yourpc). 4.Sign into the mobile app with the same Microsoft account that you signed in to on your PC. 5.Once you've signed in, go back to your PC, select the I have the Link to Windows app ready check box, and then select Pair with QR code. 6.A popup window with a QR code will appear on your PC screen. 7.In the mobile app on your Android device, select Link your phone and PC. When asked Is the QR code on your PC ready? select Continue. 8.You'll be asked permission for the app to access your camera. After accepting, an in-app camera will open. Use this camera to scan the QR code displayed on your PC. 9.After scanning the QR code, you may be asked for additional Android permissions. These permissions allow you to access content from your phone on your PC. 10.Follow the prompts on your Android device and then select Done. Then return to your PC to explore the Phone Link .
If you're adding another Android device:
1.If necessary, open the Google Play Store, search for Link to Windows, and then download the app. 2.You'll be asked to scan a QR code that's displayed on your PC. To get to that QR code, open a browser on your PC and visit www.aka.ms/yourphoneqrc. 3.On your Android device, use the in-app camera to scan the QR code displayed on your PC. 4.After scanning the QR code, you may be asked for several permissions. These permissions allow you to access content from your phone on your PC.
Phone Link will be available by default on most PCs running Windows 10 or Windows 11. If it is not installed, you can install it through the Settings on your PC. After installation, your Phone Link will receive regular updates.
To install it on your Windows 10 PC:
•Open Settings on your PC
•Search for Phone Link
•Select Enable or disable Phone Link
•Turn on the toggle for Turn on Phone Link
During PC setup:
When linking your phone during PC setup, the Microsoft account you used while setting up your PC will be used for signing into your linked phone during the pairing process.
The Microsoft account you used while setting up your PC will be transferred to your linked phone during the pairing process.
During pairing in Phone Link :
When linking in Phone Link the Microsoft account you select will be used for signing into your linked phone during the pairing process.
The Microsoft account you select will be transferred to your linked phone during the pairing process.
1.Open Link to Windows app on your mobile device
2.You will have 2 options to sign in:
•1. Sign in with your Microsoft account
•You will be prompted to Sign in with Microsoft account
•If you have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to confirm your account, then click Continue.
•If you don't have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to sign into your account or create a new one, then click Continue.
Make sure to have both your PC and tablet device nearby, turned on, and connected to a Wi-Fi network.
1.Open Link to Windows app on your tablet
2.You will have 2 options to sign in:
•1. Sign in with your Microsoft account:
You will be prompted to Sign in with Microsoft account.
If you have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to confirm your account, then click Continue.
Android 13 introduces a runtime notification permission. This permission is needed for data transfer and notification sending between your devices.
The Android 13 requirement is to approve your notifications on your Android device. You can do it during the pairing process or go to System Settings > Apps > Link to Windows> Notifications on your Android devices and toggle on the permissions.
Notification permission allows data transfer and notification sending between your devices, which lays the foundation for cross-device features. By giving permissions, you can use your Android device on your PC with phone photo management, notification management and App usage (where it is supported).
What are the requirements for using this feature?
PC requirements: •A PC running Windows 11, version 22H2 build 22621 or later •A PC with Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi adapter •Phone Link version 1.22092.211.0 or later Phone requirements: •Samsung mobile device with OneUI 4.1.1 or later •SIM card with hotspot capable plan •Link to Windows app version 1.22093.2.0 or later
How to enable this feature?
From your PC: •Open Phone Link •Go to Settings > Features > Instant Hotspot •Select Setup Instant Hotspot •Follow the directions provided on the pop-up > select Send Notification > go to your Android device •Select the notification •Select Allow From your Android device: •Open Link to Windows application on your Android device •Toggle on Instant Hotspot •Go to your PC's Wi-Fi menu and connect to your mobile phone's hotspot
Why don't I see the feature available on the Phone Link ?
Ensure that you have the latest updates of Phone Link and Link to Windows applications. Make sure your PC is updated to Windows 11, build 22621 or later.
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