68. How to use Your Phone on Windows 11

Windows 11 comes with a host of new and exciting features, one of which is the “Your Phone” app. This app allows you to connect your Android or iOS smartphone to your PC, allowing you to access your messages, photos and notifications directly from your computer. Here is a detailed guide on how to use "Your Phone" on Windows 11.

First, you need to install the "Your Phone" app on your PC and your smartphone. On PC, you can find the app in the Microsoft Store. On your smartphone, you can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. After installing the app on both devices, you need to connect them. Here are the steps to do this:

1. Open the "Your Phone" application on your PC. If you are using it for the first time, you will be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account. Make sure you use the same account you use on your smartphone.
2. In the app, you will see an option to "Link phone". Click on it.
3. Enter your phone number in the box provided. You will receive a text message with a link to install the "Your Phone Companion" app on your smartphone.
4. Open the text message on your smartphone and click the link to install the app. Once installed, open the app and follow the instructions to connect your smartphone to your PC.

After connecting your smartphone to your PC, you can start using the "Your Phone" app. Here are some of the things you can do:

1. Access your messages: You can see all your text messages on your PC. To do this, click on the "Messages" tab in the "Your Phone" app on your PC. You can read, reply and even send new messages directly from your PC.
2. Access your photos: You can view all your photos on your PC. To do this, click the "Photos" tab in the "Your Phone" app on your PC. You can view, copy and even edit your photos directly from your PC.
3. Access your notifications: You can see all your notifications on your PC. To do this, click on the "Notifications" tab in the "Your Phone" app on your PC. You can view and clear your notifications directly from your PC.

Plus, if you have an Android smartphone, you can even make and receive calls from your PC. To do this, you need to connect your smartphone to your PC via Bluetooth. Once connected, you can make and receive calls directly from your PC using the "Your Phone" app.

In short, the "Your Phone" app is a great way to integrate your smartphone with your PC. It allows you to access your messages, photos and notifications directly from your PC, making your life much more convenient. So if you've just upgraded to Windows 11, be sure to try this amazing feature.

We hope this guide helped you understand how to use the "Your Phone" app on Windows 11. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We're here to help!

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