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The Windows Photos app allows you to view the media stored in your iCloud library.

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The main drawback in Phone Link for iOS is lack of support for media files, you may install the iCloud app for Windows or if you want to access your photos and videos from your Windows PC. That's not Microsoft's fault though, Apple doesn't open up iMessage's APIs to allow third-party apps to sync all content with iPhones.

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Phone Link for iOS is very rudimentary, the features that it supports are nowhere close to what it offers for Android devices. The version that I used was Phone Link 1.23032.186.0. I had the same issue, and no updates were available for me, but the button was clickable after I opened and closed the app a few times. If the iPhone button is greyed out in the Phone Link app, open the Microsoft Store to check for updates. Head to the app's Settings to toggle the badges for unread messages, and the banner style to be used for notifications. Phone Link for Windows displays the name of your iPhone, the connectivity status, and the battery level, in the top left corner. The app does not support Group messages, but will display notifications that you receive from groups. Yes, it does allow sending SMS via iMessage and supports emojis, but you won't be able to use the fancy stuff like stickers, GIFs, etc. You can now use the app on your PC to view and dismiss notifications or pin them, view your call history, make a call (via the phone), and send/receive text messages. That's it, you have set up Phone Link with your iPhone. Click the Continue button on the Phone Link app. Note: You may choose to skip these if you don't want to use the features, but the app's functionality will be crippled.Ĩ. Toggle the switches next to the three options mentioned above. To enable the permissions, go to Settings > Bluetooth, and tap on your PC's name. Phone Link will ask you to enable the following permissions on your iPhone: Share System Notifications, Show Notifications, and Sync Contacts. Confirm the pairing prompt to connect the devices.ħ.

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The Phone Link app will display a pairing code on the screen, and the same will also appear on your iPhone.

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The mobile app will request permission to access your Bluetooth network. Open the Link to Windows app on your iPhone, tap on Scan QR Code, and point the camera to the computer's screen to start the pairing process.ĥ. Click on the iPhone button on the welcome screen.Ĥ. Install the Link to Windows app on your iPhone.ģ.

Please note that Bluetooth must be enabled on your iPhone and your computer, the Phone Link app uses it to sync messages between the two devices.

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