Microsoft has updated its support for the Windows 11 Resume feature, allowing more Android apps to utilize seamless cross-device functionality. The Resume (Cross-Device Resume or XDR) feature lets users transition between phone and Windows PC activities without interruption.
Expanded App Support
Initially limited to select apps like Spotify and Microsoft 365, Microsoft has broadened its developer documentation. This expansion enables a wider array of Android apps to support Windows Resume, offering an improved experience.
- Microsoft updated developer documentation on 2026-01-11.
- Resume functionality now available via Windows Push Notification Service (WNS).
- Developers can implement Resume without relying solely on the Link to Windows system.
Integrating the Changes
To enable Resume, developers must request integration from Microsoft. The system requires a unique ID and channel, and apps must be present on both Windows and Android platforms for full functionality. By simplifying the integration process, Microsoft hopes to boost Resume's utility and app adoption.
These updates potentially make Windows Resume more effective by significantly increasing the number of supported applications. This change aims to improve user experience through enhanced app compatibility across devices.
