Safe and easy transfer of files from Android to Windows: Phone Link

By October 9, 2024Microsoft, Windows

You might have read the news in the latest blog announcement from the Windows team, or the community announcements:
Windows 11, version 24H2: What’s new for IT pros – Windows IT Pro Blog (microsoft.com)

One thing that might have gone under the radar – is the update of “Phone Link” app that is pairing your Android or iPhone to Windows. Even on Windows 10 May 2019 and newer, it recently got a feature upgrade where you may transfer files from your Android to your connected Windows PC.

Seamlessly transfer content between your devices – Microsoft Support

What do I need to share files between my PC and mobile device?  

  • A PC running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 update or later) or Windows 11
  • Android device running Android 9.0 or later
  • Link to Windows app version 1.24032.518.0 or later on your Android mobile device
  • Phone Link  version 1.24032.156.0 or later

What is Phone Link anyways?

Use Phone Link to Sync Your Android or iPhone to Your Windows Computer | Microsoft

Although details are in Norwegian (preparing for MVPdagen.no), you may see how my Pixel Pro 9 XL is connected through “Phone Link” (Click here to launch), and you may choose the location of your flavor – the “Download” folder is the default set. How it unfolds and how to use it you may see in the 33 second demo below:

  • Alex

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