Link to Windows Archives - Sammy Fans https://www.sammyfans.com/tag/link-to-windows/ Samsung News, Updates, and Tips Tue, 17 May 2022 12:13:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.sammyfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Sammy-Fans-2020-Square-Logo-1-32x32.png Link to Windows Archives - Sammy Fans https://www.sammyfans.com/tag/link-to-windows/ 32 32 Samsung One UI 4.1: Phone-link, link to windows! https://www.sammyfans.com/2022/05/17/samsung-one-ui-4-1-phone-link-link-to-windows/ Tue, 17 May 2022 12:13:02 +0000 https://www.sammyfans.com/?p=52582 Samsung One UI 4.1 brought some wonderful changes when it comes to connecting your Android phone to your Windows PC or Laptop. First, the feature was available under the ‘About Phone’ section but now it is incorporated into your phone settings. Now it appears in the toggle bar that is named as a ‘link to […]

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]]> Samsung One UI 4.1 brought some wonderful changes when it comes to connecting your Android phone to your Windows PC or Laptop. First, the feature was available under the ‘About Phone’ section but now it is incorporated into your phone settings.

Now it appears in the toggle bar that is named as a ‘link to window’, and similar is the case with Laptop now the dedicated Microsoft application is available which is called Phone Link. Both the applications should be paired with the help of QR or alphanumeric code.

Link to Windows?

You can connect your device to the Windows PC to instantly access your data, such as pictures and messages on your other device or computer. When calls and messages come in, you are eligible to receive them on the PC.

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Take care of some important things:

  • You need to use the latest version of the Windows and your Phone application to fully use this feature.
  • You will need a dedicated Microsoft account to use this feature. One account is completely enough, to sign in across all your device and services.

Steps to connect with your computer:

  • Launch the Settings application
  • Tap on Advanced features
  • Open Link to Windows

Now, follow the on-screen instructions, Scan the QR code available in the Phone Link app on your windows laptop. As soon as you scan it, you are ready to go. Congratulations, now view data and notifications from your smartphone on the computer.

Phone Link

The availability of features and menu options may vary depending on the software version and model. So what are you waiting for, pick up your Samsung phone and connect it with your personal computer or personal laptop?

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]]> Samsung Android 12 Mobile continuity features with One UI 4.0 https://www.sammyfans.com/2022/02/07/samsung-android-12-mobile-continuity-features-with-one-ui-4-0/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:33:17 +0000 https://www.sammyfans.com/?p=41422 Samsung’s Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update has reached many Galaxy devices. Some people must have waited for its arrival on their phone and checked its features as soon as it arrived. However, there are some people who don’t know about the features of One UI 4 yet. We have brought a new tip […]

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]]> Samsung’s Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update has reached many Galaxy devices. Some people must have waited for its arrival on their phone and checked its features as soon as it arrived. However, there are some people who don’t know about the features of One UI 4 yet. We have brought a new tip for those people.

In this article, we’ll see how to use Mobile continuity features on your Samsung Galaxy device running on Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software system. So, Samsung Android 12 Mobile continuity includes three functionalities, which are as follows:

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  • Continue apps on other devices: It allows you to resume what you were doing on your Galaxy phone, tablet, or another device, thus, letting users freely switch between two devices.
  • Link to Windows: It permits you to mirror notifications and texts from your phone to Windows. Basically, the service takes everything you can do on your smartphone and brings it into the convenience and familiarity with your PC.
  • Samsung Dex: It lets you expand the desktop computing experience by wirelessly connecting your smartphone to a smart display and adding a keyboard and mouse.

Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Mobile Continuity

Samsung Android 12 Mobile Continuity

How to use Continue apps on other devices:

  • Open Settings of your smartphone.
  • Go to the Advanced features option.
  • Click on Continue apps on other devices.
  • Tap the toggle to turn on the feature.
  • Now open Samsung Internet or Samsung Notes on one device.
  • On the other device, tap the Recents icon.
    • An icon will appear next to recently used apps.
  • Tap it to open the app and continue using it on your current device.

Continue apps on other devices

How to use Link to windows feature:

Prior to starting pairing, make sure that your phone and the PC are logged in to the same Microsoft account.

  • Open Settings of your smartphone
  • Go to the Advanced features  option
  • Click on Link to Windows
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your device to your PC.

*You can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu.

Pictures

  • Drag and drop pictures to Windows.
  • Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app.
  • Share images with your contacts through Windows.

Messages (SMS/MMS)

  • MMS group messaging support.
  • Integration with Windows Emoji Picker.
  • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new message.

Notifications

  • See and manage phone notifications from your PC.
  • Exclude notifications from individual phone apps.
  • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification.

App mirroring

  • Live stream your phone screen on your PC.
  • Interact with your phone using the keyboard and mouse.
  • Use Windows Accessibility.

Link to Windows

How to use Samsung DeX:

  • Send DeX to your TV and keep using your device, or turn your device into a trackpad.
  • Connect to a TV or monitor either wirelessly or with an HDMI cable.
  • Get DeX on your PC for quick and easy file transfers.

How to Enable DeX

  • Open Settings of your smartphone
  • Go to Advanced features
  • Click on Samsung DeX.
  • Tap the toggle to turn on the feature.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your TV or PC.
    • If connecting to a PC, download the DeX app onto your computer at samsungdex.com.

Call and text on other devices

This feature allows you to make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.

  • Head over Settings of your smartphone
  • Go to Advanced features
  • Click on Call & text on other devices.
  • Tap the toggle to turn on the feature. Connection occurs automatically.
  • Sign in to your Samsung Account on your Galaxy devices.

*Move your contacts from your device to your Samsung account so you can access them on all registered devices.

Samsung Dex

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]]> One UI 4.0 Tip: How to use Mobile continuity on Samsung phone? https://www.sammyfans.com/2021/10/21/one-ui-4-0-tip-how-to-use-mobile-continuity-on-samsung-phone/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:13:10 +0000 https://www.sammyfans.com/?p=31390 Just recently, Samsung announced its most anticipated One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 series smartphone users. The update is initially rolling out in South Korea and will soon expand to more markets, including the United States, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and China. The latest One UI 4 beta 3 brings several improvements […]

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]]> Just recently, Samsung announced its most anticipated One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 series smartphone users. The update is initially rolling out in South Korea and will soon expand to more markets, including the United States, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and China.

The latest One UI 4 beta 3 brings several improvements in the system security and optimizes the stock applications for a better overall user experience. In addition to this, the company also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will begin rolling out to Galaxy smartphones later this year. However, in this article, we are talking about how to use Mobile continuity on One UI 4.

What is Mobile continuity?

Mobile continuity can synchronize your calls and messages on your Samsung device. This means that no matter what device you use or how far away you are from your phone, you will never miss any calls or text messages.

How to set up?

Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers.

  • Link to Windows
  • Samsung DeX
  • Continue apps on other devices

Link to Windows

Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs. Get instant access to your device’s photos, messages, and more on a PC by linking your devices.

Pictures

  • Drag and drop pictures to Windows.
  • Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app.
  • Share images with your contacts through Windows.
  • Messages (SMS/MMS)
  • MMS group messaging support.
  • Integration with Windows Emoji Picker.
  • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new message.

Notifications

  • See and manage phone notifications from your PC.
  • Exclude notifications from individual phone apps.
  • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification.

App mirroring

  • Live stream your phone screen on your PC.
  • Interact with your phone using the keyboard and mouse.
  • Use Windows Accessibility.

Link your device to your computer

  1.  From Settings, tap Advanced features > Link to Windows.
  2. Follow the prompts to connect your device to your PC.

TIP: You can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu.

Samsung DeX

Connect your device to a PC or TV for an enhanced multitasking experience.

  • Send DeX to your TV and keep using your device, or turn your device into a
    trackpad.
  • Connect to a TV or monitor either wirelessly or with an HDMI cable.
  • Get DeX on your PC for quick and easy file transfers.

Enable DeX

  1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Samsung DeX.
  2. Tap to turn on the feature.
  3. Follow the instructions on your device to connect to your TV or PC.
  • If connecting to a PC, download the DeX app onto your computer at
    samsungdex.com.

Continue apps on other devices

This feature allows you to make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy
devices that are signed in to your Samsung account.

  • From Settings, tap Advanced features > Continue apps on other devices.
  • Tap to turn on the feature. Connection occurs automatically.
  • Sign in to your Samsung Account on your Galaxy devices.

TIP: Move your contacts from your device to your Samsung account so you can
access them on all registered device

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]]> These Samsung Galaxy smartphones can forward calls to Windows PC https://www.sammyfans.com/2021/01/09/these-samsung-galaxy-smartphones-can-forward-calls-to-windows-pc/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:27:49 +0000 https://www.sammyfans.com/?p=16750 After nearly a year of testing, Microsoft has begun rolling out support for call forwarding in its Your Phone companion, Link to Windows. Due to the partnership with Samsung, Galaxy devices are largely among the early expansion aims. The long-awaited feature was first supported by many Samsung Galaxy smartphones that support Link to Windows, including […]

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]]> After nearly a year of testing, Microsoft has begun rolling out support for call forwarding in its Your Phone companion, Link to Windows. Due to the partnership with Samsung, Galaxy devices are largely among the early expansion aims.

The long-awaited feature was first supported by many Samsung Galaxy smartphones that support Link to Windows, including the last three generations of Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagships, as well as Samsung foldable smartphones. And the only smartphone not under the Samsung brand on this list is the branded Microsoft Surface Duo.

However, there are other limitations – the function does not yet work in some regions, and the PC must also be compatible, for example, the Bluetooth receiver may not be recognized.

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Currently, Link to Windows is only available on the following Android devices:

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 +
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e
  • Samsung Galaxy A8s
  • Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • Samsung Galaxy A31
  • Samsung Galaxy A40
  • Samsung Galaxy A41
  • Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Samsung Galaxy A50s
  • Samsung Galaxy A51
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A60
  • Samsung Galaxy A70
  • Samsung Galaxy A70s
  • Samsung Galaxy A71
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A80
  • Samsung Galaxy A90s
  • Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note9
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 +
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite
  • Samsung Galaxy S9
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 +
  • Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 +
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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