Enable Photos Access in Phone Link for Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable the feature to show photos from your phone in the Phone Link app on Windows 11.

The Phone Link app is a feature on Windows that allows you to link your phone and PC using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and access your phone’s apps and data from your PC. It lets you browse, play, order, chat, and more using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard while your phone stays in your pocket or desk.

When setting up the Phone Link, you can enable access to your Android device’s photos at the time of setup. You can choose not to do so at that point or turn it on later in the Phone Link settings.

The Phone Link lets you view the photos you’ve taken with your Android device. To minimize network bandwidth and maximize performance, the Phone Link app on your PC will only show your 2,000 most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device.

Access your photos from your phone using the Phone Link app

As mentioned, users enable or disable access to pictures on their Android phones using the Phone Link app on Windows.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Phone Link app.

Then, choose to add your phone. If phones are connected to the Phone Link app, click the Settings button (gear) at the top right corner and select the Features tab.

On the right, under Features, select the Photos tile. Then, toggle the switch button to the On position to allow the phone link app to show photos from your mobile device.

To disable access to your photos on your mobile device, toggle the button to the Off position.

Exit the settings page when you are done.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The Phone Link app on Windows 11 provides seamless integration between your phone and PC, allowing easy access to your phone’s apps and data from your computer.
• Users can enable or disable access to their Android device’s photos via the Phone Link app settings, providing flexibility and control over what content is displayed on their PC.
• By following a few simple steps in the Phone Link app, users can manage access to their photos and ensure a smooth and personalized experience.
• With the ability to show the 2,000 most recent photos and screenshots, the Phone Link app optimizes network bandwidth and performance for efficient usage.