How to Enable Sync Over Mobile Data in Phone Link for Windows 11
This guide shows you how to let your Phone Link app use your mobile data plan instead of Wi-Fi. This is useful when you are on the go and need to access your phone apps from your computer.
Why use this feature?
Sometimes you might not have access to a stable Wi-Fi network. Enabling this feature ensures your phone and PC stay connected so you can keep using your apps, messages, and photos without interruption.
What happens when done?
Once enabled, your PC will pull data through your phone’s mobile connection. Keep in mind that this may use up your monthly mobile data allowance and could lead to extra charges from your service provider.
Windows allows users to use the Phone Link app to link their phones and seamlessly communicate and transfer data.
The Phone Link app lets you instantly access your Android or iPhone apps from your PC. Then, using a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth connection, browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
How to sync over mobile data on your PC
- Open the Phone Link app on your computer.
- Click the Settings button (the gear icon) in the top right corner.
- Select the General tab.
- Look for Connection optimization.
- Toggle the switch for “Allow my app to sync over mobile data when I’m not connected to Wi-Fi” to On.
To turn this off later, just follow the same steps and toggle the switch to Off.
How to sync over mobile data on your phone
You can also change this setting directly from your mobile device:
- Open the settings menu on your phone.
- Find the Link to Windows settings.
- Locate the Use mobile data option.
- Toggle the switch to On or Off.
Summary
Enabling mobile data sync for Phone Link gives you the freedom to use your phone apps on your PC anywhere. While Wi-Fi is usually better for saving data, this setting is a great backup. Just remember that using mobile data may count against your data plan limits.
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