1,404 questions
1,404 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC tags
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Problems with Phone Link
I have been using phone link for a while and up until recently it's been great. If I am working on PC and phone is not nearby, I can answer texts on PC. Recently its been acting strange - I get a text, it shows up on the righthand side of screen -…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
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2026-09-19T13:50:20.85+00:00
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Fran Spraetz
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-20T16:31:27.1966667+00:00
Fran Spraetz
0
Reputation points
3 answers
New HP Omni Book 3 Laptop Will Not Connect to Android Phone
Hello, I just bought an HP Omni Book 3 Laptop, and, it's working fine except that it will not connect to my Samsung Galaxy A53 phone either through Phone Link or Bluetooth. With Bluetooth, I did pair both. But as soon as both of them connect, it somehow…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-15T00:52:37.7466667+00:00
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Christina Szeman
1
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commented
2026-09-20T00:50:11.55+00:00
Manoel Barros
21,815
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
phone link broke, existing mobile device missing in settings>mobile device, add device button does nothing, phone link says it's unable to connect my devices, says to reset app in settings but app is missing in the apps section of windows settings
phone link broke existing mobile device missing in settings>mobile device add device button in the same setting page does nothing phone link says it's unable to connect my devices, says to reset app in settings but phone link is missing in the apps…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-08-29T22:31:09.7133333+00:00
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Dorian L
10
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-20T00:36:35.1133333+00:00
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Jacob Cobbins
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Phone Link
I've never experienced such a screwed-up, convoluted installation process. I now have an 8-digit "one time password code" but no screen prompt to enter the number. What a total screw-up this is...
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-15T16:10:15.8+00:00
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Mark Jarrett
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-19T10:48:09.3566667+00:00
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Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Phone Link stopped syncing messages properly
This just started seemingly after I updated Phone Link a few days ago. It is not syncing messages for threads that already exist on my phone. I got a message in an existing thread and it did not sync with Phone Link I deleted that thread on my phone…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-18T20:05:16.4733333+00:00
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Rory Middleton
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-19T03:18:57.79+00:00
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Emma1-N
12,625
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Phone Link won't open in Windows 11. tries to start then disappears
Phone Link won't open in Windows 11. tries to start then disappears
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-18T23:30:54.3266667+00:00
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Tom McBroom
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-19T02:46:57.3133333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
77,085
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Phone link absolutely non functional now
It was working yesterday. I have: -Checked update currency on my phone (Galaxy S24FE) and PC (Win 11) - all up to date -Restarted my PC and phone several times -Restarted my router -Removed and tried to re-add my phone (won't re-connect ) …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
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Phone Link App
My Phone Link app on my android will not stay connected to my windows 11 laptop. It worked well once awhile ago but, it has been not working well for months. I've been in touch with the feedback people, try all of their suggestions but nothing has…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-18T15:08:27.5666667+00:00
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Barb Gainey
25
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-18T15:26:16.9533333+00:00
Barb Gainey
25
Reputation points
1 answer
using my iphone to dial a phone number on my computer screen.
I would like to have the computer automatically use my iphone to dial a phone number when I select it.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-17T20:18:40.5266667+00:00
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Cartnal, Joseph
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-17T20:27:29.87+00:00
Airbus A350
7,770
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Phone link - bluetooth headhpones connected to phone sometimes doesn´t work
Hello, I have this unusual problem that happens occasionally, but I haven't found any behavior key that I can use to fix it. When I have my headphones connected to my phone and use Phone Link, if I dial a number through the app, I sometimes can't switch…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-06-15T09:07:18.19+00:00
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Radovan Kováčik
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-17T12:22:34.0866667+00:00
Radovan Kováčik
0
Reputation points
3 answers
wireless display
i want to connect my phone screen to this pc i coundnot find any feature could you plaease help me out
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
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4 answers
How to fix Bluetooth problem.
I tried to pair my laptop device with my I Phone but it fails whatever I tried
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-08-25T22:57:10.7433333+00:00
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Ahmed Mahmoud Ali Mahmoud
55
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-16T23:18:44.4+00:00
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Barry White
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Phone Link Connected but Won't Sync
My phone link says it is connected to my Pixel 8a, but it won't sync my messages. Everything is fully updated. I've tried resetting everything, to no avail. Any suggestions?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-16T18:58:21.59+00:00
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Jim Speiser
160
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-16T19:55:35.7+00:00
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Paulo GM
72,400
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
windows does not show apple device manager running and will not restart
plugging apple iphone in there is a beep on the iphone as expected but the trust pop up does not show on the iphone. windows does not show apple device manager running and will not restart. reinstalled and it doesn't work.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-15T08:16:58.3533333+00:00
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Mark Beasley
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-15T10:34:05.26+00:00
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Virginia M
41,995
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
removing phone link pop up screen menu
The following links take me to the help page, What do you need help with today? and not the actual answer to the questions. How do I prevent Window from offering to link to my phone upon startup ... COMMUNITY ANSWERWhen I open Windows settings and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
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2 answers
how delete messages that appear in Phone Link but are not on my phone
Messages appear in Phone Link but are not in my phone. I find no way to clear them
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2025-12-12T13:42:11.38+00:00
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David Smith
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-14T20:41:29.5+00:00
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Donald Harris
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows 11 Headphones Troubleshooting
I purchased logitech headphones sometime in 2026. So they are fairly new. I plug them into my laptop and I am able to see them under Settings, and Sound. So I set them as a default and can hear clearly through them as well as speak through them. …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-09-12T18:59:23.24+00:00
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Sandra Gainey
5
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-12T20:54:32.0733333+00:00
Jan J.23
13,920
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows 11 detects my iPhone in Device Manager but not in File Explorer or Apple Devices
Hello everyone, I am facing a strange issue with my iPhone 12 on a Windows 11 desktop PC. Environment: Windows 11 ASRock B450M Steel Legend motherboard iPhone 12 (iOS 26.5) Apple Devices app version 1.1540.23042.0 Problem: Windows detects the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
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2 answers
How to fix Phonelink automatically turning off the "Use phone as connected camera" option wheh I turn it on.
Im using a POCO x6 pro and before I updated the phonelink in my pc, the use as connected camera option used to work. I used to use it all the time as a webcam. But when I reset my pc and needed to use it again, I tried to open it but it kept on closing…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Phone Link won't go past the update page
I just bought my new Acer computer yesterday and part of the setup included Phone Link. I have an iPhone 12 that I would love to link to my computer (which would make working much easier for me). However, I am getting this screen and it won't let me move…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,404 questions
asked
2026-07-23T17:39:02.9566667+00:00
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Emily Cartisano
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-11T01:57:29.09+00:00
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BJN
0
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