How to Remove Mobile Devices from Microsoft Account on Windows 11

This article explains how to remove mobile devices from your Microsoft account on Windows 11.

Windows Mobile devices (or Phone Link) allow you to access your mobile devices from your PC instantly. This feature comes in handy when transferring files, sending messages, or receiving notifications from your phone while working on your computer.

When you want to link your Mobile device to Windows, you must sign into your Microsoft account before managing your mobile devices. Once you’re signed in, you can link your devices.

A recent Windows update lets you remove mobile devices directly from your Microsoft account in the Manage mobile devices dialog.

While you can sign in and out of your mobile devices on Windows, this feature allows you to remove a mobile device from all your device lists.

Remove a Mobile Device from Windows 11

As mentioned, a recent update to Microsoft lets you remove your mobile devices from your Microsoft account directly from Windows 11.

Here’s how to do that.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to launch the Settings app.

Step 2: Navigate to Bluetooth & Devices

When the Settings app opens, click the Bluetooth & devices button on the left.

Step 3: Select Mobile Devices

Select the Mobile devices tile under ‘Bluetooth & devices’ on the right to expand it.

Step 4: Open Manage Devices

Next, select the Manage devices button under “Allow this PC to access your mobile device.”

Step 5: Remove the Device

Under My devices, expand the mobile device tile you want to work with. Then, select the Remove from account tile and click the Remove button to remove the device.

That should do it!

Summary

Removing mobile devices from your Microsoft account on Windows 11 is easy. Here’s what you need to know:

• Make sure you have the latest Windows update to access the “Manage mobile devices” feature.
• Use the Settings app to navigate to Bluetooth & devices.
• Select Mobile devices to manage your linked devices.
• Expand your device list to remove any unwanted mobile devices quickly.
• This feature gives you better control over your devices and improves your experience with Windows 11.

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