This tutorial will show you how to change the default Downloads folder used by the Phone Link app 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.
All files received on your PC will be saved to your C:\Users\<username>\Downloads\Phone Link folder by default.
If wanted, you can change the default storage directory above to any folder location you want instead.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/seamlessly-transfer-content-between-your-devices-8a0ead3c-2f15-1338-66ca-70cf4ae81fcb
Here's How:
1 Open the...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of the Phone Link app with your Microsoft account in Windows 11.
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 iPhone or Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
You must sign in with your Microsoft account on both the Phone Link app on your PC and either the Link to Windows (Android) or Link to Windows (iPhone) app on your phone.
If you sign out your Microsoft account on both your PC and phone, it will remove these devices from each other.
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This tutorial will show you how to play a sound on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
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.
The Phone Link app on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC can play a sound on your linked Android phone for 20 seconds to help find the mobile device.
Here's How:
1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.
2 Click/tap on the Play sound button at the top of the left pane...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Android mobile devices you added to manage for your 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 can enable and disable access to any of your added Android mobile devices on your Windows 11 PC as needed.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2) and build 26200.7309 (25H2), you can now directly add and manage your mobile devices from Settings on your Windows PC by navigating to “Mobile Devices” under the Bluetooth & Devices section.
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the ability to use your Android phone or tablet camera in any video application for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft is gradually rolling out the ability to use your Android phone or tablet camera in any video application on your Windows 11 PC to Windows Insiders across all Insider Channels. With this feature, you’ll be able to wirelessly enjoy the high quality of your mobile device’s camera on your PC with flexibility and ease. Some of the abilities include being able to switch between front and back camera, pausing the stream during interruptions, and enjoying effects provided by your mobile model.
UPDATE 3/19: Microsoft has expanded the rollout introducing the ability to use...
This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft 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.
Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, you can now sign out of Manage Mobile Devices if you wanted to stop using Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account on the PC.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2) and...
This tutorial will show you how to send files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), you can share content to an Android device from the 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.
Microsoft previewed the ability to share files between your devices in December. Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4805 and higher in Beta Channel and 26120.3000 and higher in Dev channel, you can now easily send files across your devices (Android/iPhone and Windows PC) right from...
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...
This tutorial will show you how to choose whether audio output from your Android phone plays from your PC or your phone in the Phone Link app on Windows 11.
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 iPhone or Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
When you open an audio player app from your phone within the Phone Link app on your PC, you can select to hear the audio output on your computer or mobile device (phone).
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-apps-from-your-android-device-on-your-pc-07d3d029-236e-e71f-3561-d40d7491d435
EXAMPLE: New "Hear...
This tutorial will show you how to toggle volume on or off and vibrate mode directly on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
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.
If supported by your Android phone, you can directly change the sounds and vibrations on your Android phone on demand using the settings below in the Phone Link app on your PC.
Volume on = Sound is turned on and vibrate mode is turned off for the...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Do not disturb" directly on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
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.
Do not disturb will silence all notifications on your linked Android phone and from the Phone Link app on your PC.
Reference:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077281/
Here's How:
1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.
2...
This tutorial will show you how to copy text from photos and screenshots on your Android phone in the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
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.
You can view up to 2000 photos and screenshots you've taken on your linked phone in the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app will only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your linked phone. If you moved or saved your photos to a...
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