1,347 questions
1,347 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC tags
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Phone Link STILL not reliable
Been a Phone Link user from the beginning, before the name change a few years ago. It has ALWAYS given me grief with staying connected and it continues to this day. And before I hear "works for me" why then are there continued frequent updates…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-12-26T19:42:57.8266667+00:00
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David Gudewicz
25
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-08T07:00:31.3933333+00:00
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Paul Hitchins
0
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1 answer
Phone Link, etc
Windows 11 Build 262220.9022, phone link has become unstable and closes. Over the course of 2 hours, the following occurred: Faulting application name: PhoneExperienceHost.exe, version: 1.26071.158.0, time stamp: 0x6a3e0000. Faulting module name:…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-06T21:02:42.6166667+00:00
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Gary Betourne
0
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commented 2026-08-08T04:10:25.4833333+00:00
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Emma1-N
10,135
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Phone Link ignores some conversations
Phone link stopped tracking most conversations from friends a little while ago, around the time that privacy change was made where it won't show messages from banks and stuff. It still shows me businesses, like my cell provider, or Instacart. But even if…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-07T21:14:25.33+00:00
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Rick Calder
0
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answered 2026-08-08T02:56:53.0633333+00:00
Emma1-N
10,135
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Need Help Escalating Unresolved Phone Link Issue After Multiple Support Contacts
Hello, I'm hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. I've been experiencing an ongoing issue with the Phone Link app and have contacted Microsoft Support five separate times. Despite working with multiple support representatives and trying…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-07T18:55:38.1+00:00
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AllenKarson-4553
0
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows 11, Android Samsung Flip 5, Phone link suddenly stopped working
Hello- I have Phone Link on my Windows 11 PC and an Android Samsung Flip 5 phone. Suddenly, Phone Link has stopped working. Nothing changed between my phone and my PC- it just suddenly stopped working. It's worked for months but now I get a "We're…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
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How to connect my mobile bluetooth connection with laptop
My samsung m35 mobile Bluetooth is not connected in this laptop. Bluetooth name is shown and passcode also generates in mobile and laptop. after confirming this number pair option has selected in mobile and confirm option selected in laptop but it has…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-07T04:45:24.54+00:00
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Govind Raj
0
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answered 2026-08-07T05:29:01.95+00:00
Gunasekar N
74,195
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
how do I load a file in my icloud photos into my iphone 17?
i have files in folders and sub-folders that i want to download into my iphone 17.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-06T21:36:30.4433333+00:00
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david hefner
0
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answered 2026-08-06T22:12:54.2733333+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
44,485
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
5 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Stuck in "Sync Pending" when doing direct xfer of files from WIN11 cabled to S25
Cabled the S25 to Win11Pro desktop and put MP3 files on the phone via File Explorer (no cloud involved). Files don't show up in phones "My Files" or in search with Musicolet. Desktop File Explorer shows folders/files transferred, but all are…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
2 answers
Can't find Bluetooth device toogle on my widows 11
Can't find bluetooth on my windows 11. I want to connect my phone to the laptop but can't find a place to on the bluetooth
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-06T03:22:31.91+00:00
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Omeiza John
5
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T03:56:25.74+00:00
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Estrella721
44,690
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
iphone not connecting to PC in phonelink
I'm not able to connect my iPhone to my pc using phone link. I spent a long time on the Microsoft chat with an agent, who tried many things while using my screen before directing me here, I'm not really sure how to get help. I know that the software for…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-07-15T09:08:43.0233333+00:00
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Ab6
0
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edited a comment 2026-08-05T12:48:11.4866667+00:00
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Iphoneandsamsung
0
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5 answers
Cannot USB transfer files from Windows to Android Device - "Sync pending" and arrow icon
I just wanted to normally transfer files from my Windows 11 to my smarthphone via USB cable connection. I seemingly cannot in this recent Windows version, as it tries to "sync" via cloud. The files I copied to my smartphone folder are shown on…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-01-03T03:28:17.12+00:00
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Augusto Mendes
10
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T02:53:11.45+00:00
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Alan C
20
Reputation points
6 answers
messages delete from my phone but still show up on phonelink.
How do I get rid of the messages that show up on phone link but have been deleted from my phone?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-04-13T21:30:34.74+00:00
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Michael Mathison
30
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-04T08:56:57.09+00:00
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brian_mk
0
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1 answer
How to connect my airpods 3 to this laptop
I am not able to connect airpods 3 to this laptop, trying so many times but it is not showing even in device list.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-03T06:11:05.1766667+00:00
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Sanjiv Kumar Jalan
0
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answered 2026-08-03T06:54:20.52+00:00
Gunasekar N
74,195
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
transfer of files from Galaxy a56 to desktop computer with windows 11
How to fix when connecting android phone to desktop with windows 11 when clicking on internal storage for phone recycle bin comes up instead of DCIM folder
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-02T03:33:36.5766667+00:00
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John N
0
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commented 2026-08-03T01:56:49.9966667+00:00
Gunasekar N
74,195
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Enabling Photos in File Explorer feature, Can't pass beyond the "Add device" in Mobile devices settings.
Hello, im trying to enable "Photos in File Explorer" feature in Phone Link suggestion, however, im unable to pass beyond this point when it ask for "sign in" despite i have the account set properly for both PC and mobile device i wish…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-08-02T08:53:38.93+00:00
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Sin Kai Soon
0
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answered 2026-08-02T10:00:51.42+00:00
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Paulo GM
70,625
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Mirroring from Phone to PC: Lagging Display
In the past two weeks, I have lost the capability to work on my phone via both Phone Link and Samsung Flow. The response time of using my PC mouse and keyboard is far, far behind. The lag makes the option to mirror unusable and nonproductive. I'm not…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Notification Settings Shows Mobile App No Longer on My Phone
On my computer, the list of apps in Notification settings shows several mobile apps that can send notifications via Phone Link, but one of the apps listed is no longer on my phone. Do I need to reconnect Phone Link?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
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1 answer
How to stop my Bluetooth disconnection my android phone
When I pair my Galaxy A15 android with my desktop via a new Bluetooth adapter it always disconnects.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-07-29T17:13:07.83+00:00
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Roger Davison
0
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commented 2026-08-01T06:38:40.53+00:00
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Hendrix-V
17,185
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
my iPhone 14pro keeps disconnecting from my laptop
I have an 8 year old Lenovo Thinkpad. I have a new Apple MFi certified cable to connect to the laptop power connection. There is only one. I connect successfully, navigate in windows 11 file explorer, then within 1 minute I get disconnected. One…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-07-30T15:48:56.2166667+00:00
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Kathy Commisso
0
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commented 2026-08-01T06:36:05.5566667+00:00
Hendrix-V
17,185
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
windows phone link app not showing QR code for Android in windows 11 Pro 25H2 build 26200.7462
windows phone link app not showing QR code for Android in windows 11 Pro 25H2 build 26200.7462 But iPhone button shows QR code.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
1,347 questions
asked 2026-01-03T14:12:14.8633333+00:00
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rajaraman ramalingam
0
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commented 2026-07-31T19:42:16.64+00:00
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Debbie Cannon
0
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