Phone Link for Windows update makes transferring files from Android easier

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Phone Link for Windows, making it easier than ever to connect Android and iPhone devices directly from the Start menu. This update enhances usability with a more simplified and straightforward setup, iPhone integration, and seamless file sharing between devices.

With this update, users can now connect their Android or iPhone devices directly from the Start menu. All users need to do is select their device type from the right-side panel and just follow the guide to complete the setup process. Some new features that iPhone users can look forward to include, viewing battery status and connectivity, accessing messages and calls, and tracking recent activities Prior to this, these features were only available on Android.

Another feature previewed in December is now widely available. This comes in the form of cross-device file sharing. Users can send files between their Windows PC and Android/iPhone with just a few clicks. Simply select “Send files” from the Start menu and transfer content effortlessly.

According to Microsoft, this new Phone Link update is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. Users can manage their settings under Settings > Personalization > Start.

Users will also need to have Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 and higher in Beta Channel and 26120.3000 and higher in Dev channel. Their Phone Link must be version 1.24121.30.0 or higher. This will also only work on a PC signed in with a Microsoft account and must have Bluetooth LE capability.

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