With Link to Windows, you can seamlessly access and manage your Android mobile device’s files on your PC through File Explorer, once you paired your mobile device with your PC in the Settings.

You can get instant access to your most recent photos or screenshots from your linked Android device by engaging with the incoming new photo notifications on your PC.

This link between your Android device and PC gives you instant access to everything you love. Read and reply to text messages with ease, view recent photos from your Android device, use your favorite mobile apps, make and receive calls, and manage your Android device’s notifications right on your PC. The Phone Link requires the following to work:

Leave your Android device in your pocket the next time it rings — pick up the call from your PC instead. Calling requires Bluetooth capability on both your PC and on your Android device, so make sure you have it turned on for both. To make a call on your PC: Open the Phone Link and select Calls.

Phone Link app requires an Android phone with Android OS 7.0 or newer. If you use a USB cable to download directly from your device, you might need to change the USB setting to transfer media or photos.

While setting up the Phone Link app, you'll be prompted to enable access to your phone's messages.

Now you can link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device with just a few simple steps. The following are required for this to work: A PC running Windows 11. An Android device running Android 8.0 or later.

Follow the on-screen steps to pair your Android mobile device with your PC. If the issue persists after completing the steps above both on your PC and Android device, try restarting Phone Link on your PC. Troubleshooting features in the Phone Link.

Setting up and using phone screen in the Phone Link Phone screen allows you to interact with all your favorite Android apps and device content directly on your PC, through a Wi-Fi connection.

Learn how to use your Surface and Android phone together to get to your documents, pictures, music and more no matter which device you’re on.