Android hacks: How to link Android smartphone with a Windows PC

Android hacks: way iPhones sync with Macs have long been a reason why a lot of people prefer Apple 's ecosystem over Android devices. While Google does have its ChromeOS, however, number of devices supporting this OS are limited. Thankfully, Windows does offer a way out to Android users. company offers app called Phone Link that enables users to connect ir Android smartphones with ir Windows PCs. Android device owners can answer messages, take and make calls, and even save all photos on PC.

Link Android smartphone with Windows PC: Requirements

However, re is a catch. Users need to meet a list of requirements to link ir Windows PCs with ir Android devices. Here's list:

-- A PC or a laptop running Windows 10 with May 2019 update or Windows 11.

-- An Android smartphone running Android 8.0 or newer OS version.

-- Windows PC and Android phone be connected to same Wi-Fi network.

Link Android smartphone with Windows PC: How to connect

Step 1: Phone Link in search box of Windows PC and n select Phone Link from results.

Step 2: Sign in to Microsoft account.

Step 3: Downlo and Link to Windows mobile app on Android smartphone.

Step 4: Sign into Link to Windows mobile app with same Microsoft account that as Windows PC.

Step 5: Go back to Windows PC and select 'I have Link to Windows app rey' check box.

Step 6: Select Pair with QR code option. On doing this, a popup window with a QR code will appear on PC screen.

Step 7: Select Link your phone and PC on Android phone.

Step 8: When screen displays message 'Is QR code on your PC rey?' tap Continue button.

Step 9: Next, app ask permission to access camera. Give camera permission.

Step 10: in-app camera will open. Now use this camera to scan QR code displayed on Windows PC.

Step 11: Next, Link to Windows mobile app will ask for ditional Android permissions. Follow on-screen prompts on Android smartphone.

Step 12: Select Done.