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Linking your phone to Windows

Linking your phone to Windows

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Linking your phone to Windows

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- [Instructor] Windows has a special treat for Android phone users. The Phone Link App can pair with your Android phone to allow you to view notifications, deal with text messages, maybe run apps and more, right on your Windows computer. As long as both devices use the same wifi network, you can keep your phone in your pocket. Follow the program's on-screen directions the first time you use it. You must have installed the Link to Windows app on your Android. And if it's not installed, you can check the Google Play Store to find it. Open the app on your phone and follow the on-screen directions, as well. Ensure that you enable permissions on your Android to allow Windows to access the phone's notifications and other features. Here is the Phone Link App as paired with an Android phone. Notifications appear here. Messages are shown here, with the selected conversation shown on the right. The program can also let you…

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