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To connect an Android phone to a Windows 11 PC, open Phone Link on the PC, pair it with Link to Windows on the phone using a QR code or manual code, and approve the permissions for the features you want. Microsoft lists Android 10 or later and a shared Wi-Fi network among the requirements.
Before you start
- Make sure the PC runs Windows 11 and the phone runs Android 10 or later. Microsoft recommends keeping Windows up to date for the best experience.
- Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and keep them nearby, turned on, and awake while pairing.
- Use the same Microsoft account in Phone Link on the PC and Link to Windows on the phone.
- Phone Link is available by default on most Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. If it is missing, follow Microsoft’s requirements and setup guide for enabling or installing it. On select supported phones, Link to Windows may already be installed; otherwise, Microsoft says it is available through Google Play or the Samsung Galaxy Store.
Pair your Android phone with Windows 11
- On the PC, open Phone Link from the Start menu. Sign in to your Microsoft account if prompted.
- Choose Android in Phone Link. On the phone, open or install Link to Windows and sign in with the same Microsoft account.
- In the PC app, select I have the Link to Windows app ready, then choose Pair with QR code.
- In Link to Windows on the phone, choose the option to link the phone to a PC and scan the QR code shown on the PC. Allow camera access if asked; scan from inside the app rather than with a separate camera app.
- Follow the prompts on both devices. Approve the Android permissions needed for the features you plan to use, then select Done and return to Phone Link on the PC.
If you cannot scan the QR code, choose manual pairing when offered and enter the code displayed by Phone Link. Microsoft’s setup instructions cover both methods.
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Choose the permissions and features you want
After pairing, Phone Link can provide access to supported notifications, messages, recent photos, calls, and some Android apps, depending on the phone model and permissions. Android may request camera access for QR scanning and additional permissions during setup. Grant only the access needed for the features you want; declining a permission can make the related feature unavailable. Microsoft notes that notification permission is needed to transfer notifications and supports cross-device features.
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To review available controls on the PC, open Phone Link > Settings > Features. You can enable or disable supported features there. Device and feature availability vary, so successful pairing does not guarantee that every Phone Link feature works with every Android phone.
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The basic linking flow uses Wi-Fi; Bluetooth is not a general requirement for pairing. To make calls through Phone Link, however, the phone must connect to the PC over Bluetooth. Microsoft lists Windows 11, Bluetooth capability on the PC, and Android 10 or later for Phone Link calls. See Microsoft’s calls setup guide for the calling steps.
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Phone screen is different from ordinary pairing and is not available on every Android device. Microsoft says it requires a supported Android phone in a select market, running Android 10 or later with Link to Windows preinstalled. Check Microsoft’s phone screen guide if this feature is the reason you are setting up Phone Link.
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Troubleshoot pairing and missing features
The QR code will not scan
- Allow Link to Windows to use the phone camera when prompted, then scan the code using the app’s built-in scanner.
- Confirm that both devices are awake, nearby, and on the same Wi-Fi network.
Manual code pairing fails
Microsoft says more than three failed code-match attempts can block linking for security reasons. Close and reopen Phone Link on the PC, then start setup again. See the Phone Link setup troubleshooting guide.
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Pairing works, but a feature is missing
- Check the Android permissions for the feature, then review Phone Link > Settings > Features.
- Confirm that the specific phone model and its Link to Windows version support that feature. Microsoft describes Phone Link support for select Android and partner devices, not every model.
- For calls, verify that Bluetooth is available and connected. For phone screen, check the narrower device, software, and market requirements above.
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