This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off access to your Android phone mobile device in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
If you turn on Allow this PC to access your mobile devices, you will be able to link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device.
It is required to sign in to Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account before you are able to link (add) and manage your mobile devices from your PC.
Microsoft is beginning to gradually roll out the ability to see your Android phone in File Explorer in Windows 11 to Windows Insiders with Android phones across all Insider Channels.
With this new experience...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show your Android or iPhone mobile device from Phone Link in the Start menu for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.3915 (24H2) and build 22631.5262 (23H2), you can directly access content on your mobile device from the Start menu on your PC. Using this feature, you can view your device’s battery status and connectivity, access your voice messages, calls, and photos, and pick up where you left off with the latest activities on your device. Only Android users who are already connected using Phone Link can get this feature. iOS support will be coming later.
Key features include:
Effortless Connectivity: View your phone’s battery status and connectivity right...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Send to My Phone" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), you can share content to an Android device using the Send to My Phone context menu in File Explorer and on the desktop.
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.
If you don't want the "Send to My Phone" item in the context menu for your linked phone, you can remove it.
The options in this tutorial to remove the "Send to My Phone" context menu have a side effect of disabling the modern context menu with "Show more...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to send MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to pin and unpin notifications from your linked Android or iPhone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android or iPhone mobile device, you can view and manage your mobile notifications on your PC.
After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC.
You can pin notifications to the top in the Phone Link app when you need to have them readily available and accessible.
You can unpin notifications when you no longer need then pinned.
Notifications from messages will not stay pinned, but can still be found in Messages until deleted.
EXAMPLE: Pinned...
This tutorial will show you how to clear (dismiss) notifications from your linked Android or iPhone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android or iPhone mobile device, you can view and manage your mobile notifications on your PC.
After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC.
When you open and read a notification in the Phone Link, it automatically gets dismissed by default. You can also manually dismiss specific notifications one at a time, or dismiss all notifications at once.
Dismissing a notification in the Phone Link app on your PC also removes it from your linked mobile...
This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) Android phone apps as favorites in the Phone Link app for your account on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
You can tap into the power of Phone Link app with Link to Windows integration on select Surface Duo and Samsung devices to instantly access your Android phone’s mobile apps directly from your Windows PC.
You can pin your Android apps to your Phone Link favorites for quicker access.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-apps-from-your-android-device-on-your-pc-07d3d029-236e-e71f-3561-d40d7491d435
Option One: Add Apps to Favorites in Phone Link
Option Two: Remove Apps from Favorites in Phone Link
Add Apps to Favorites in Phone Link
1 Open the...
This tutorial will show you how to remove a linked mobile device (phone) from your Microsoft account in Windows 11.
You can link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device with just a few simple steps.
You used to have to sign out of the Link to Windows app on your Android phone to unlink it from your Microsoft account.
Starting with Cross Device Experience Host version 1.25022.55.0, you can now remove mobile devices from your Microsoft account directly in the Manage mobile devices dialog.
Removing a mobile device will remove it from all your device lists.
Note: The mobile device might appear in Windows devices and Microsoft...
This tutorial will show you how to unlink and remove an Android phone device from the Phone Link app on a Windows 11 PC.
The Phone Link app on your Windows PC let's you get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
The Phone Link experience starts on your PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 and the Phone Link app. From your PC you can connect to select Android and Samsung devices with these two apps:
Your Phone Companion (YPC) app for most Android devices
Link to Windows (LTW) app preinstalled on Surface Duo and selected Samsung phones
You’ll see these names combined as Your Phone...
This tutorial will show you how to create (add) or remove a passkey saved to your Android phone for your Microsoft account.
Passkeys are a replacement for your password. With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal, work or school account using your face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key. Signing in with a passkey is simple, fast, and helps protect you against phishing attacks.
Passkeys are supported on desktop and mobile browsers. You can use Windows Hello on Windows 10/11 devices to sign into your account with a passkey.
When you sign in to your Microsoft account, you can use your passkey by choosing Sign-in options and then selecting face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key. Your device will open a security window, and...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing badges for unread Android or iPhone mobile device messages and notifications in the Start menu for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 22635.4805 (Beta) and build 26120.1330 (Dev), you can directly access content on your mobile device from the Start menu on your PC. Using this feature, you can view your device’s battery status and connectivity, access your voice messages, calls, and photos, and pick up where you left off with the latest activities on your device, and share files across devices directly from the Start menu.
These features are gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels.
Requirements:
Phone Link version 1.24121.30.0...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing your recent Android or iPhone mobile device content from Phone Link in the Start menu for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 22635.4805 (Beta) and build 26120.1330 (Dev), you can directly access content on your mobile device from the Start menu on your PC. Using this feature, you can view your device’s battery status and connectivity, access your voice messages, calls, and photos, and pick up where you left off with the latest activities on your device, and share files across devices directly from the Start menu.
These features are gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels.
Requirements:
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