Windows 11 Insider Preview Adds New Features for Android Smartphone Users

26 Jul 2024

To view an Android smartphone via Windows 11, end users must meet certain conditions. First and foremost, they must be participants in the Windows 11 Insider Preview programs. Additionally, the smartphone must have at least Android 11 and contain the beta version of the Link to Windows app, with version 1.24071 or higher.

Known Issues

The feature is still in an experimental phase, so some teething issues have been identified. Microsoft indicates that when smartphone files are deleted via PC, they are moved to a new trash folder on the smartphone. Instead of being kept normally for 30 days, as indicated, it appears that these files are deleted after only five days. An update should fix this problem.

Also, the new Trash folder does not always appear in File Explorer on the PC. This problem will be fixed later, according to Microsoft. In addition, sometimes edits to smartphone files via the PC are not always synchronized on the smartphone itself. A workaround for this problem includes users logging out of their Windows account on the PC and logging back in.

Also read: Windows 11 will soon offer smaller targeted updates

How to link samsung phone to windows?

To link your Samsung phone to Windows, follow these steps: 1. On your Windows PC, open the 'Microsoft Store' and download the 'Your Phone' app. 2. On your Samsung phone, go to 'Settings', find 'Advanced features', and then 'Link to Windows'. 3. Sign in with your Microsoft account on both devices. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Once linked, you can access your phone's notifications, messages, and photos directly from your PC.

How to install the st-link/v2 usb driver for windows 10?

To install the ST-Link/V2 USB driver for Windows 10, follow these steps: 1. Download the latest ST-Link USB driver from the STMicroelectronics website. 2. Extract the downloaded zip file. 3. Open the extracted folder and run the 'dpinst_amd64.exe' (for 64-bit) or 'dpinst_x86.exe' (for 32-bit) file. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. 5. After installation, connect your ST-Link/V2 device to your PC, and Windows should recognize it automatically.

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