This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Resume feature for Android mobile devices (phone) linked to your account on a Windows 11 PC.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5761 (Dev 25H2), build 26120.5761 (Beta 24H2), and build 28020.1619 (Canary 26H1), Microsoft is beginning to gradually roll out the ability to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. To start with, you will be able to resume or continue listening to your favorite Spotify tracks and episodes right from where you left off on the Spotify app on your Android phone.
Resume allows you to continue tasks and other app activities from linked mobile devices on your...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to sync your linked Android phone and Windows 11 or 10 PC over mobile data when not connected to Wi-Fi.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your 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.
Phone Link connects to your Android phone via Wi-Fi, mobile data network, or instant hotspot.
You can turn on or off to sync the Phone Link app over mobile data when you are not connected to Wi-Fi.
Mobile data charges may apply if you go...
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 your how to remotely lock your Windows 11 PC from the Link to Windows app on your Android phone mobile device.
When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices.
The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your Android phone includes a refreshed experience for Windows Insiders. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways to access content and remotely control your PC including the ability to lock your PC from your Android phone when connected.
Requirements to try out the new refreshed Link to Windows...
This tutorial will show your how to send files to your Windows 11 PC from the Link to Windows app on your Android phone mobile device.
When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices.
The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your Android phone includes a refreshed experience for Windows Insiders. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways to send files from your Android phone to your PC when connected.
Requirements to try out the new refreshed Link to Windows experience:
Make sure you’re running the latest Windows Insider...
This tutorial will show you how to cast (mirror or project) the phone screen from your Android mobile device to your Windows 11 PC.
If you’re working on a Windows PC and want the apps and content from another device to show on your PC screen, you’ll want to consider mirroring that device‘s screen or projecting it to your PC.
The Wireless Display app allows other devices to wirelessly project to this PC's screen, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices.
The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off remotely lock PC from a Android phone mobile device for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices.
The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your Android phone includes a refreshed experience for Windows Insiders. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways to access content and remotely control your PC including the ability to lock your PC from your Android phone when connected.
Requirements to try out the new refreshed Link to...
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off cross-device copy and paste in the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can copy and paste or drag and drop content between your Android device and your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
Cross-device copy and paste is supported on Surface Duo and Android devices that are running One UI version 2.1 or above. On your Android device, go to Settings > About > Software Information. A few examples of devices with this version are: Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip...
This tutorial will show you how to pair an Android phone via Bluetooth with a Windows 11 PC.
Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth–enabled devices located nearby each other.
You can pair all kinds of Bluetooth devices with your PC—including keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, and a whole lot more.
Once you have paired a device (ex: phone) with Windows 11, it will automatically connect when within range and have Bluetooth turned on.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.1906, Microsoft added the ability to join Bluetooth Personal Area networks under the Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices. This option will appear for paired devices like Phones that are sharing...
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...
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