1,715 questions with Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC tags

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I WAS using iPhone to PC link for months. NOW? it won't work. :(

I've been using the 'link to windows' from my iPhone to my PC for months now... however, now, for no reason I can see.. it stopped working and gives me the message, 'failed... I've tried a number of things; restarted both devices. made sure the…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-22T13:08:30.84+00:00
Shirley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-23T01:32:56.2966667+00:00
My Olde Man 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Phone link error 0x80048823

Since around 6am 8/21/26 my phone link app on pc and android has stopped working. was fine until i turned it off on my phone for 30min and when i came back to my pc and tried to reconnect it wouldnt work. After that i tried restarting on both pc and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-21T20:37:36.6333333+00:00
Grimwalker 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-21T21:13:38.53+00:00
Grimwalker 20 Reputation points
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Android unable to transfer files to Windows through USB

My phone is HONOR Magic V2 with Android 15, and I cannot transfer files to my Windows 10 Pro via USB. When the phone is connected to my PC through the USB cable, I can hear the Windows insert device sound. I clicked the "Transfer files" mode on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-20T12:09:24.3533333+00:00
ᅠ Jayden 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T06:32:52.91+00:00
ᅠ Jayden 0 Reputation points
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Phone Link Not Syncing Deleted Texts and Photos with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

I use Phone Link on a Windows 11 PC connected to my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra through Link to Windows. Phone Link is connected, but it is not accurately syncing with what is currently on my phone. • Text messages I deleted from my phone are still showing…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-17T19:47:57.2066667+00:00
Cosetta Duvall 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T14:54:10.24+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,315 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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lose access to your connected phone or portable device

lose access to your connected phone or portable device

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-08-18T07:44:33+00:00
gerald maclang 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T14:17:32.0533333+00:00
Alex-L 11,015 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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*How to pair my Bluetooth with phone/PC ?

Cannot connect & pair my Bluetooth XO-X40. Before it's OK. Now cannot. How to pair my Bluetooth to my mobile or notebook?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-07-30T03:01:17.79+00:00
Myo San 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-30T03:43:27.8033333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 75,235 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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sync calendars on iphone and laptop

I can't seem to sync my calander on my iphone and windows laptop

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-07-13T14:21:26.76+00:00
David Hughes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-13T16:15:46.52+00:00
IGYQ 21,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Connecting iphone to PC

My iphone is not asking me to trust my computer and it's not showing as connected to import pictures from the iphone to the PC, what do I need to do? I have already reset my iphone.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-07-08T19:14:59.76+00:00
Sandra Carter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-08T19:53:07.3266667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 44,960 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i want to connecting my phone

how to be connecting bluetooth in moble phone. i want to help to connecting the dvice

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-07-07T15:42:09.8566667+00:00
akansha 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-07T16:28:13.53+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 75,235 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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'We couldn't fin your device'

'We couldn't find your device' error when trying to connect to iPhone, iPhone does not have latest update due to storage full, I cannot remove anything else from my iPhone to update, I am trying to upload photos and videos to computer to free up space…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-07-03T17:25:35.1066667+00:00
Benjamin Ruffin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-07T04:09:40.5266667+00:00
Emma1-N 10,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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transfer text messages

how can i transfer iphone text messages to my pc laptop

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-06-28T17:34:05.01+00:00
Diane Heintz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T23:41:42.5966667+00:00
Hendrix-V 17,965 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How can I recover my data on an original windows phone if I don't have the password?

I have an old HTC Verizon phone that had some pictures I'd like to recover but I don't remember my screen passcode. Is there a way to recover the data?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-06-30T01:14:55.1466667+00:00
Rob 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T09:32:18.2366667+00:00
Lychee-Ng 27,100 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I upload photos from my phone to my pc

I plug my phone into my and I do not get a prompt to upload pictures

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-06-06T16:54:41.35+00:00
Joyce Conway 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-06T23:24:44.28+00:00
Bulldog 3,865 Reputation points
2 answers

fix sync issues in media Player

sync in media player not working in windows 10 how do I fix it

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-06-04T22:51:45.85+00:00
Dave Robinson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T23:40:47.0666667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 32,485 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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my iphone has a cracked sreen top half of scrreen is non responsive so i cant entre my pin to unlock it . how can i unlock my phone

i phone screen crackedand no responsive so i cant unlock it . what other ways can i do this

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-06-02T13:43:00.3033333+00:00
Kent watters 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-02T14:18:34.6966667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 wont update iPhone with iTunes

I have not upgraded to Windows 11 from 10 (I don't intend to) My iPhone won't sync with iTunes as of Sept 17

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2025-09-18T01:07:14.2366667+00:00
Ken Robinson 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-31T18:50:41.95+00:00
Don Varnau 19,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

USB casting device not found (ios to windows)

all the required thing Bonjour Service , Apple Mobile Device Support, WinFsp i have installed but still idescriptor unable to detect my IOS device airplay is working but i want live screen feature to cast my screen through the USB

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-05-23T06:29:04.56+00:00
Sushant Shrestha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-25T06:37:14.03+00:00
Ivan B 120.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Phone Link works sporataically

When I first linked my PC and Android, text messages worked great. I could send and receive messages on my PC. Now, I can only receive them but won't let me send.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-05-23T01:58:44.15+00:00
Anita 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T05:45:50.12+00:00
nobuko c 125.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to connect iPhone to PC

I'm trying to get phone link to work and in order to do so I need to use Bluetooth. I have an iPhone 14 pro and on my Windows 10 pc it ways paired but on my phone it says not connected. When I go to connect it, it says "Connection Unsuccessful, Make…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2024-09-23T05:01:44+00:00
Anonymous
edited the question 2026-05-18T15:45:26.8566667+00:00
Don Varnau 19,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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phone link app missing after update

my phone link app disappeared from my windows 10 pc after a recent update i have already tried searching for it searching the Microsoft store and even used power shell commands but can't find it. is there a way to reinstall it when it appears to be…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Connect Phone and PC
asked 2026-05-07T05:40:24.84+00:00
jack wickenkamp 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-07T06:13:43.8433333+00:00
Ramesh Srinivasan 84,435 Reputation points Independent Advisor