How to Turn On or Off Always Open Phone Link Apps in Expanded Screen on Windows 11
Always opening Phone Link apps in expanded screen on Windows 11 lets you see Android apps from your phone larger on your PC. This setting ensures that when you launch an app through the Phone Link feature, it automatically fills more of your screen.
Phone Link is Microsoft’s tool that connects your Android phone to your Windows 11 computer. By adjusting this setting, you can make those phone apps more convenient to use directly on your PC.
Open the Phone Link app, click the Settings gear icon, navigate to Features, then Apps, and check or uncheck the “Always open apps in expanded screen” box. This setting controls whether your phone apps launch in a larger, expanded window or the default compact view.
Why do this?
Sometimes the default view for phone apps on your computer feels too small. Opening apps in an expanded view makes them much easier to use with your mouse and keyboard on a larger screen.
What happens when done?
When you turn on ‘Always open apps in expanded screen’ for Phone Link, your Android apps will open up bigger on your Windows 11 computer instead of in a small window. This makes it much easier to use your phone’s apps for things like chatting or browsing right from your PC.
Connect your Android phone to the Phone Link app and use your mobile apps directly on your Windows 10 or 11 PC. This feature works over Wi-Fi, letting you chat, browse, and play games using your computer’s keyboard and monitor.
Starting with version 1.25091.39.0 of the app, you can choose how these windows appear.
How to change your settings
Here’s how to change your Phone Link settings to always open apps in an expanded screen on Windows 11. The process involves opening the Phone Link app on your PC, clicking the gear icon for Settings, then navigating to Features and selecting Apps to make the change.
- Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
- Click the Settings (gear) icon.
- Click on Features in the center menu.
- On the right side, click on Apps to see more options.
- Check the box to turn Always open apps in expanded screen on, or uncheck it to turn it off.
Summary
Phone Link app settings control whether phone apps open in small or expanded windows by default. Changing these settings helps you interact with your mobile apps more smoothly using your computer’s keyboard and mouse.
What is the Phone Link extended screen?
The Phone Link extended screen is a helpful feature that lets your Android apps open in a bigger window on your Windows PC, making them easier to use.
Can you make a Phone Link full screen?
Yes, you can make your Phone Link apps appear much larger on your Windows computer by changing a setting to open them in an expanded view.
How do I expand my phone screen?
To expand your phone screen view within the Phone Link app, go into the app’s settings on your PC and turn on the option for expanded windows.
How do I get my phone screen back to normal size on Android?
To make your Android apps on Phone Link go back to their normal, smaller size, return to the app’s settings and turn off the expanded window option.
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