Windows 11 won't install Windows app


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I am disappointed in Microsoft after upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10. In addition to the numerous annoying UI changes there is one application that I used extensively in Windows 10 which I cannot even install. This is not a third-party app but one developed by Microsoft.

I am talking about Your Phone which may be called Link to Windows or Your Phone app or Phone Link. As I mentioned above, I had the app installed on my Google Pixel 6 device but now it doesn’t find the Pixel 6 even though they are linked.

I know the app is included on Galaxy phones and has to be installed in Android phones and that it does not have the full capability of the Galaxy version. It does have the features I use - phone and messaging. If there is a way to install it in Windows 11 that I have not been able to find, please tell me where to download it. If not is Microsoft going to fix the current app to work in Windows 11.

I know that Windows 11 is a WIP. How can I submit a request to address this issue.

Thanks, Kenneth Gash, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
 

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    WINDOWS 11 22H3
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASRock B450 Pro4 (AM4)
    Memory
    16 GB
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    AMD Radeon RX 5700
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    Sound Blaster Z SE
Not sure I understand. Phone Link is installed on my system (I don't use it), but then HP did the install when they built it. Version 0.23022.149.0
 

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    W11 Home v. 23H2 bld. 22631.44602
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    PC/Desktop
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    HP ENVY/TE01-3254
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    Intel i7 12700, @ 2.1-4.9 ghz, 12 core
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    The Mother Of All Boards
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    16GB, DDR4, 3200 mhz
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    internal, 5.1 Surround Sound
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    1 internal- 1 TB SSD, 1 internal-1 TB SATA HDD, 1 USB external- 256GB SATA HDD, 2 USB external- 1 TB SATA HDD
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    310 watts
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    HP ENVY
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    Air, three internal fans
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    HP wireless
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    HP wireless
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    200+ Mb/sec Local Cable Gateway, Netgear R6400 bridged router, PC ethernet connection to Modem/Route
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    FireFox v.113.0.2, Chrome v.112.0.5615.121
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    Norton360 w/LifeLock
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    4 USB 2.0 Type A Ports, 2 USB 3.0 Type A Ports, 2 USB 3.1 Type A Ports, 1 USB 3.0 Type C Port, 2 M.2 Slots
    Macrium Reflect v.8.0.7279
@kgash

I don't even have a smart phone. So I can't help if your phone isn't doing what it should.
But this forum has a tutorial for just about everything :-)

www.elevenforum.com

Reinstall Built-in Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reinstall built-in apps from the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 comes with built-in apps from the Microsoft Store by default. If a built-in app is missing or mistakenly uninstalled, you can reinstall the app if wanted. Option...
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I believe what you're looking for is called Phone Link.
 

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    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.3775 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
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    PC/Desktop
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    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
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    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
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    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
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    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
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    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
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    Dell U3011 30"
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    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
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    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
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    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
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    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
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    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
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    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
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    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
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    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
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    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
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    Onboard
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    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
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    up to 2048 x 1536
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    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
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    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
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    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
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    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
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    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
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    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
Yup, Phone Link is what needs to be installed, if it's not already. Then your phone needs to have the Link to Windows feature, usually preinstalled by the manufacturer.

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Also, my phone connects to Phone Link over WIFI, not Bluetooth.

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  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3915
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-14700F
    Motherboard
    ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12GB OC
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster AE-5 Plus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe (Win 11 24H2)
    SK hynix P41 500GB NVMe (Win 11 23H2)
    SK hynix P41 2TB NVMe (x3)
    Crucial P3 Plus 4TB
    PSU
    Corsair RM850x Shift
    Case
    Antec Dark Phantom DP502 FLUX
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black + 7 Phantek T-30's
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 320
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk V3
    Internet Speed
    350Mbs
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Winows Security
    Other Info
    Windows 11 24H2 26100.3915 (VHDX)
    On System One (Dual Boot)
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-11700F
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming Z590 Plus WiFi
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2060
    Sound Card
    SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung F27T350
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
    Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB
    Samsung 870 EVO 500GB SSD
    PSU
    Corsair HX750
    Case
    Cougar MX330-G Window
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO
    Internet Speed
    350Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
Thanks guys😁
I now have installed Pone Link and it works as it should.
I was able to open the settings in the Phone Link app and Reset it to initial settings. After that it installed correctly

I am still working through transferring my brain from Windows 10 to 11.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WINDOWS 11 22H3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASRock B450 Pro4 (AM4)
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 5700
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z SE
Once you get the Taskbar icons out of the Center of the Taskbar, you should have it licked. Well, almost.
I've installed Win-11 about 15+times so far, and every time I find something new to tweak or adjust. It's the "Never Ending Story"!

Good luck with that Phone!
TM :cool:
 

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