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Windows 11 Not Recognizing Android Phone [Fix]

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Updated onSeptember 5, 2024

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Microsoft users can connect their phone to their PC with the app Phone Link (formerly known as Your Phone). This app enables your Windows PC to access photos, texts, notifications, and other data on your phone.

Phone Link will have the ability to mirror the screen of an Android device. Currently, this feature is still in beta for some Samsung smartphones.

Users can still connect their Android device to their PC using a USB cable, however, this only allows users to transfer files, photos, music, and other media between their PC and smartphone. For access to texts and phone calls, users need to use Phone Link.

However, users have reported issues with Windows 11 not recognizing their Android phones. Follow the solutions below to fix this problem. If you’re having an issue withAndroid Debug Bridge (ADB) not being recognized in Windows 11, we have solutions for that.

There are many benefits to having your phone and PC connected. Users have easy access to their notifications, texts, photos, and phone calls all from their PC.

How do I fix Windows 11 not recognizing Android phone?

How do I fix Windows 11 not recognizing Android phone?

1. Check system requirements

For Phone Link to work properly, users need a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC and an Android device running Android 7.0 or later. Users can check what version of Android they have in the About Phone section in their settings.

Users also need to make sure their smartphone and PC are connected to the same WIFI network. Phone Link on your PC and Link to Windows app on Android need to have the same Microsoft account login information to connect properly.

2. Reinstall drivers

Sometimes Windows 11 may not have the most recent drivers for your device, or they’re not properly installed. Performing a clean reset of the driver may get your PC to recognize your Android device.

To ensure all your drivers are running properly, we recommend usingspecialized driver updating software. This software automatically checks for faulty drivers and useless files that may impact your PC.

3. Adjust battery optimization features

On some Android devices, battery optimization features might cause issues or prevent your device from connecting to Phone Link. Disabling battery features may solve the problem.

Battery saver has also been reported to impact the connection between your smartphone and PC so make sure this feature is turned off.

4. Disable blocking features

Blocking features may impact the connection between your smartphone and PC. Try connecting your device after disabling these features.

5. Adjust USB configuration settings

If you need to share files or media, adjusting your phone settings to allow the transfer via USB may allow you to have access to your phone from your PC.

These steps will fix any issues the Phone Link app may have which might have prevented your Android device from connecting. Repairing and restoring the app may solve the problem, give it a try and then reconnect your device.

Whether you’re trying to connect your Android phone via USB or using Phone Link, we hope the above solutions solved the issue of Windows 11 not recognizing your phone.

If you have additional problems, we also have a guide on how what to do if thephone isn’t showing up on your PC, so don’t miss it.

Phone Link allows users to access content quickly and conveniently on their phones from their PC. Android devices can be connected to Phone Link with the Link to Windows application from the Google Play store.

Let us know in the comments what solution solved your issue.

More about the topics:Android issues,your phone app

Megan Moore

Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world.

When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.

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