How to Link Android Mobile Device to Windows 11
Phone Link (a built-in Windows app that connects your phone to your computer) lets you view text messages, make phone calls, and open mobile apps directly on your Windows 11 screen. Setting up the connection takes about two minutes using a quick QR code scan.
Linking both devices means you can check phone notifications, copy photos, and manage mobile apps on your PC without picking up your phone. You need both a Windows 11 PC and an Android phone running Android 7.0 or newer to get started.
Link your Android device to Windows 11 via the Phone Link app. Open Settings, go to Bluetooth & Devices, select Mobile Devices, and click “Add device.” Then, scan the QR code on your PC with your phone’s Link to Windows app to complete the connection.
What You Need
- A PC running Windows 11.
- An Android phone running Android 8.0 or newer.
- Your phone and PC must be connected to Wi-Fi network (either directly or through a router).
Which Devices Work?
- Android phones running Android 8.0 or newer.
- Link to Windows app version 1.23112.189 or newer.
How to Connect Your Android Phone to 🪟 Windows 11
Android users can connect their phones to Windows 11 using the Link to Windows app.
Follow these steps to complete the setup:
Step 1Open the Settings App
Press Win+I to open Settings .
Step 2Go to Bluetooth & Devices
Open the Settings app and click Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
Step 3Select Mobile Devices
Locate the Mobile devices option under 'Bluetooth & devices' on the right side. Expand it with a click.
Step 4Manage Your Devices
Click the "Manage devices" button under "Allow this PC to access your mobile device."
Step 5Sign In to Your Microsoft Account
A window prompts a sign-in. Click the Sign in button if a Microsoft account is missing. Click the "Add device" button afterward to link the phone.
Step 6Scan the QR Code
A popup window containing a QR code appears on the PC screen. Scan this QR code using the phone camera.
Step 7Open Link to Windows on Your Phone
To link Android to Windows 11, open the Quick Settings menu on your phone by swiping down from the top of the screen. Locate the Link to Windows app icon, press and hold it to open the connection screen, and select the option to sign in using the QR code displayed on your PC.
Press and hold the Link to Windows button inside Quick Settings to reveal the connection screen. Select "Sign in using the QR code on your PC."
Step 8Confirm Your Connection
To finish the setup when you link Android to Windows 11, verify that the verification code on your phone matches the code shown on your PC screen. Approve the permission requests that pop up on your mobile device to let your computer access your phone content, and tap Done to complete the process.
Special permissions like File Access may be requested by the phone to allow content browsing from the PC. Follow the on-screen prompts on the mobile device to grant these permissions.
Select Done on the phone to finish.
Step 9Check Your Windows PC
Return to the mobile device settings on the Windows PC. The connected phone appears active and ready for use.
Setup is complete.
Summary
Linking an Android phone to Windows 11 establishes direct control of mobile features from the PC.
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