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If you have an Android-based phone, you can easily link it to your computer using a USB cable. Simply connect the small end of the cable to the mini-USB port on the phone and the larger end to an open USB port on the computer. Once connected, Windows will recognize the device automatically and install the necessary drivers.

Next, make sure that your phone has Bluetooth enabled. Windows 11 will ask you to enter a pairing code that will enable the connection. This code will be different for different phones, so you must check the settings of your phone to find the correct setting. Once connected, you should see a message that says “Windows is detecting your device.”

Aka.ms/phonelinkqrc - Link your Phone to your Computer

If you have a Mac or Windows PC, you can link your phone to your computer using the Settings application. This app allows you to access your phone’s data and share articles from your PC. To do this, you must sign into your Microsoft account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can use the free version of the app. Bluetooth is another easy way to connect your phone to your computer. This method automatically connects when they’re close to each other. However, it’s important to have Bluetooth capabilities on both devices. Some laptops don’t have this feature, so you may have to purchase a Bluetooth dongle. You can look for your user manual for more details.
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Connect Your Mobile to Computer

This is how you can link your phone to your Windows PC in the easiest method possible.

Method 1: Linking the Phone to Windows PC

  1. Download your Phone Companion app and open it. You can also download it from: www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC if not been downloaded already.
  2. Tap on ‘Get Started‘ and ‘Sign-in’.
  3. Now, click on ‘Link your phone and PC’.
  4. Go back to your computer.
  5. Click on ‘Pair with QR Code’ and a QR Code will automatically appear on your screen.
  6. Scan it using your Phone Companion mobile app. 
  7. Let it be finished. (It might take some time to finish)
  8. Provide necessary access.
  9. Providing all the permission & click on ‘Continue’.
  10. Accept the terms and click on ‘OK’.
  11. Tap on ‘Done’.
Now On your desktop, you will see that your Android device is successfully paired with your Windows PC.

Method 2: Linking the Phone to Windows PC

  1. Search for ‘Phone Link’ on your PC.
  2. Click ‘Get Started’ and ‘Sign in’.
  3. Enter the email and the password of your MS account.
  4. On your phone, visit www.aka.ms/yourpc.
  5. Download the app from the Google Play Store.
  6. Open the app and choose ‘Link your phone and PC’.
  7. From your desktop browser, Visit www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC.
  8. A QR code will be created.
  9. Scan the code with your phone
  10. Accept permissions for contacts, calls, SMS, photos, and other media.
  11. Click on continue.
  12. Choose if you would like to run the app in the background.
Click ‘Done’ on your phone and ‘Continue’ on your PC.

www.aka.ms/phonelinkqrc - Benefits of Linking Your Phone to PC

  • Transfer content from the phone to the PC.
  • Access apps installed on the phone from your PC.
  • See the text messages via notification pop-up on the PC.
  • Cross-device copy and paste feature
  • Make and receive voice calls on your computer.