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Add or Remove Passkey on Android Phone for your Microsoft Account
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...
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Add or Remove Phone Link Mobile Device on Start Menu in Windows 11
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 22635.3790 (Beta), build 26120.1330 (Dev), build 22631.4387 (RP), and build 26100.2152 (RP), 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...
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Enable or Disable Android Phone Access in File Explorer in Windows 11
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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Remove Mobile Devices from Microsoft Account on Windows 11 PC
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...
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Enable or Disable Mobile Device Badges in Start Menu in Windows 11
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: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...
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Enable or Disable Show Recent Mobile Device Content in Start Menu in Windows 11
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: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 and...
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Enable or Disable Android Phone Connection in Copilot app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Phone Connection to link your Android mobile device to make Copilot even smarter for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works...
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Check when Phone Link app Sync was Last Updated in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check how long ago the Phone Link app was last updated and synced between your phone and 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. The Phone Link will automatically keep itself updated and synced between your linked phone and PC by default. You can check when Phone Link was last updated to see if it's current and if you may need or want to manually refresh the Phone Link app. Here's How: 1 Open...
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Enable or Disable Phone Link auto download MMS attachments on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Phone Link app automatically download 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)...
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Enable or Disable Phone Link app to receive MMS attachments on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to receive 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)...
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Enable or Disable Phone Link app to send MMS attachments on Windows 11 PC
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)...
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Refresh Phone Link app Connection in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to refresh your Android phone connection in the Phone Link app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. 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. Sometimes you may need to manually refresh the Phone Link app connection with your linked Android phone to update and sync the app with your phone again. Here's How: 1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC. 2 Click/tap on the Refresh button at the top of the left pane. (see...
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