Phone Share Files to Android Mobile Device from Windows 11 PC


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This tutorial will show you how to share files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device using Windows Share.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you can seamlessly share files between your PC and mobile device when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app.

The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249 (23H2) and build 26100.1882 (24H2), Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249, the search box is removed from the Windows Share window.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4510 (Beta) and build 22631.4969 (RP 23H2), Microsoft is rolling out the ability to share files directly from the jump lists on the taskbar, which appears when you right-click on an app with a jump list like Notepad the taskbar.

In Windows 11 build 22635.4950 (Beta 23H2), Sharing files in Windows is getting a lot easier and quicker with our new drag tray feature. When you start dragging a local file with mouse (or touch) from File Explorer or your desktop, a handy tray appears at the very top of your screen allowing you to drop the file into one of the displayed apps or choose “More…” to open the Windows share window.

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Only locally saved files can be shared between devices. When sharing files stored in the cloud (ex: OneDrive), only links to the cloud locations will be shared.




Here's How:

1 On your Windows 11 PC, select one or more files you want to share with your linked Android phone.

2 Right click on the selected file(s), and click/tap on Share. (see screenshot below)

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3 In the Windows Share window, click/tap on your Android phone. (see screenshot below)


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4 A notification from the Phone Link and/or Link to Widows app will appear once the file(s) has been shared to your Android mobile device. (see screenshots below)

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5 A notification from the Link to Widows app will be shown on your Android mobile device. (see screenshots below)

Clicking the notification will open the default file manager app to view the received file.

All received files will be stored under “Downloads” -> “Sent from your PC” by default on your Android phone.



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That's it,
Shawn Brink


 
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Heck of a lot faster via Bluetooth, without all the extra software involved! 🤷‍♂️
Just sayin... ;-)
 

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You don't need nearby share to send a file via Phone Link.
It doesn't work the other way round though if the PC is locked as Phone Link disconnects.
I use Edge Drop more than Phone Link for sending files
 
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  • OS
    Windows 11
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (RP channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core
    Motherboard
    MEG X870E Godlike
    Memory
    64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI Suprim X 3080 Ti
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster AE-5 Plus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
    Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB
    Samsung 870 Evo 4TB
    Samsung T7 Touch 1TB
    PSU
    Seasonic PX-2200
    Case
    Bequiet! Dark Base Pro 901
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15S
    Keyboard
    Logitech G915 X (wired)
    Mouse
    Logitech G903 with PowerPlay charger
    Internet Speed
    900Mb/sec
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

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