

Next, install and open the app, check ‘My PC is ready,’ and connect to your computer. Your cell phone will receive a message that gives you a link to download the Your Phone Companion app. Then click on ‘Get Started,’ ‘Sign in with Microsoft’ (enter in your details), and ‘Link Phone’ (enter your phone number). Connect your Android to Windows 10 using the Your Phone Companion app You can use Settings to access the Your Phone app on your Windows 10 computer or device. It can be found using Cortana’s search feature. Basic setupįirst, install the Your Phone app and launch it. Your Android cell phone must be operating Android 11.0. You should also have a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. To make use of the multiple apps feature, you need to have a computer running at the very least the May 2020 update. The same applies to the drag and drop feature, access to apps, and several other features. Notably, any calls made through the app require you to have a PC running Windows 10 or higher, which has Bluetooth capability. You can also make suggestions for new features to be added by clicking on the ‘Send Feedback’ option in the app's settings. Essentially, you’ll be able to use your cell phone from a Windows PC, with no limits. The Link to Windows app is preinstalled on select Samsung, HONOR, and Surface Duo devices that are running Android 9.0 or later. Link to Windows (LTW) app preinstalled on selected Samsung phones.

From your PC, you can connect to select Android and Samsung devices with these two apps: Link to Windows (LTW) app for most Android devices. You’ll also be able to manage your cell phone’s notifications, access any app, reply to text messages using your keyboard, access your videos and photos, and move files to and from your PC. The Phone Link experience starts on your PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 and the Phone Link app. You can quickly receive and make your calls from your computer.
