Manage Phone Link Photo Permissions in Windows 11

The Phone Link app is a tool that connects your phone to your Windows 11 computer. It lets you use your PC to see your messages, apps, and pictures. Why use it? It makes multitasking easier by letting you stay on your computer instead of constantly checking your phone.

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.

You can turn on or off a feature in the Phone Link app to show your photos from your Android phone.

What happens when you are done? You can choose if you want the ability to delete photos from your phone using your computer. If you turn this permission on, deleting a photo on your PC also deletes it from your phone’s storage.

How to change photo permissions

You can decide if you want to let the Phone Link app delete photos from your Android device. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Phone Link app.
2. If you have not connected your phone yet, follow the prompts to add it.
3. If your phone is already connected, click the Settings button (the gear icon) at the top right corner.
4. Select the Features tab.

Note: While this process does not require admin privileges, ensure your device is properly synced to see the menu options.

• On the right side, find the Photos tile and click to expand it.
• Check the box next to “Allow Phone Link to delete photos from my mobile device” to turn this feature on.
• Uncheck the box if you want to prevent your PC from deleting photos on your phone.

Close the settings page when you are finished. Your changes are saved automatically.

Summary

The Phone Link app helps you manage your phone from your PC. By visiting the Features tab inside the app’s settings, you can easily control whether the computer has permission to remove photos from your phone’s local storage. This gives you better control over your data.

Reference: Microsoft