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Written by David Delima | Updated: 19 May 2025 12:21 IST

Microsoft's Phone Link Arrives on Start Menu With for Android Devices: Report

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The dedicated Phone Link displays the phone's battery status and other details

Highlights

The Phone Link shows calls, messages, and recent files at a glance
It appears as a dedicated on the right side of the Start Menu
s can also drag and drop files directly between phone and PC

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Phone Link on the Windows 11 Start Menu also works with paired iOS devices.

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The Phone Link is a mobile pairing application which comes preloaded on Windows 11. It lets s connect Android smartphone to their laptop or desktop computer, syncing text messages and images, and enabling for making and receiving calls.

A dedicated for Phone Link was spotted by Android Authority on Windows-based PCs and was discovered on Windows 11 version 26100.4061. When an Android device is connected via Phone Link, it displays the phone model, battery status and connectivity details in a new which is located on the right side of the Windows' Start Menu.

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Microsoft says that the allows s to keep track of their latest activities by enabling them to access their phone calls, messages, and photos directly from the Start Menu. It also features a Recent tab which displays recently received files or notifications on the phone.

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s must follow the following steps to access the dedicated Phone Link feature on Windows 11:

Open the Start Menu and select the device type: Android or iPhone from the right-side pane.
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device with the Windows PC.
Start accessing your phone and its contents from the Start Menu.

The dedicated Phone Link also includes a Send files option which, as the name suggests, enables s to quickly transfer files between the phone and PC. They can either drag and drop files or select the required ones from the Browse option.

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Microsoft first introduced this feature in 2024 to ed Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels and it initially included for only Android. In January this year, it was expanded to include for iOS devices too, enabling iPhone s to access their phone features via the Phone Link in the Start Menu.

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