This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Allow this PC to access your mobile devices" for your Microsoft account in Windows 11.
Now 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.
The following are required for this to work:
A PC running Windows 11.
An Android devices running Android 8.0 or later.
Your Phone and your PC both need to be connected to Wi-Fi network (directly or via router).
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/phone-link-requirements-and-setup-cd2a1ee7-75a7-66a6-9d4e-bf22e735f9e3#bkmk_cdeh_learn_more
Option One: Turn On or Off "Allow this PC to access...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
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 turn on or off getting new photo notification from Android mobile devices to open and edit in Snipping Tool for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3235, you can now use the Snipping Tool on your PC to edit the most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device. You will get an instant notification on your PC when your Android device captures a new photo or screenshot.
This new experience replaces the remote capture with Phone Link experience that was announced back on September 14, 2023.
This Get new photo notifications setting from your mobile devices will require linking your Android phone to the PC and Allow this PC to access your mobile devices to be...
This tutorial will show you how to view photos and screenshots on your 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 different folder...
This tutorial will show you how to link an Android phone mobile device to your Microsoft account to manage on a Windows 11 PC.
Now 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.
The following are required for this to work:
A PC running Windows 11.
An Android devices running Android 8.0 or later.
Your Phone and your PC both need to be connected to Wi-Fi network (directly or via router).
What devices are supported?
Android devices running Android 8.0 or later.
Link to Windows app version 1.23112.189 or later.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allow Phone Link app to display apps and websites from your Android phone for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show suggestions for using Android mobile devices with the Phone Link app for your 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.
Windows will show you suggestions for using your Android phone with Windows by default. You can turn on or off getting suggestions for using your mobile device (Android phone) with the Phone Link app in Windows 11.
Option One: Turn On or Off Phone Link Suggestions in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Phone Link...
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Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your device.
If your network has a data limit, you can set your Wi-Fi as metered. When your network is metered, you have more control over how much data your phone or tablet uses through downloads and other apps.
By default, your Android phone is set to Detect automatically if your Wi-Fi network is a "Metered network". You can set it to Treat as metered or Treat as unmetered for the Wi-Fi network instead to be certain.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing audio currently playing from your Android phone in the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
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After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC.
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This tutorial will show you how to pin Android phone apps to the Start menu on your Windows 11 PC using the Phone Link app.
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This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Android phone apps to the Start menu All Apps list on your Windows 11 PC using the Phone Link app.
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With Phone Link apps, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your 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 add your Android apps as favorites on your PC, pin them to your Start menu and taskbar, and open them in separate windows to use...
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