The new Phone Companion in Windows 10 makes it easier to move files between your computer and your portable devices. Click the Start button, choose All Apps, and choose Phone Companion. The program appears, shown in the figure below. Click on your type of phone or device, and then connect your device to your computer.
What does Your Phone Companion do?
Your Phone Companion is an app developed by Microsoft for Windows 10 to connect Android devices to other devices with Windows 10. The app allows users to see recent photos on their phones and send text messages through their computers.
How does Your Phone Companion connect?
On your Android device, the companion app should be open to a screen with a camera on it. Use this screen to scan the QR code thats displayed on your PC. Once your devices are linked, your Android device will prompt you with several device permissions.
How do I transfer files from my phone companion?
Once youve opened Phone screen in the Your Phone app, use your mouse to select the file(s) youd like to transfer and drag them to the phone screen window. The cursor will change to say Copy when youre able to drop. Release the mouse and your file(s) will start transferring.
Does Your Phone Companion need Internet?
The Windows 10 Your Phone companion app no longer requires a Wi-Fi connection to sync your messages and photos. The ability to sync your text messages and photos using your mobile connection is live in the Your Phone Companion app on Android (version 3.8. 4).
Can I uninstall your phone companion?
Uninstall Your Phone app from your Android device. Hold your phone companion for a while and then select uninstall. Do you want to uninstall, click yes.
How do I get rid of phone companion app?
Uninstall Your Phone app from your Android device. Hold your phone companion for a while and then select uninstall. Do you want to uninstall, click yes.
How do I transfer pictures from my phone companion?
Now, on your phone, launch the Photos Companion app and tap the Send Photos button. A scanner will open up in the app that you can use to scan the QR code shown on your PC screen. Once you scan the code, select the pics and videos you want to transfer to your PC and tap Done.
Can I use your phone to transfer files?
Once youve opened Phone screen in the Your Phone app, use your mouse to select the file(s) youd like to transfer and drag them to the Your Phone app window. The cursor will change to say Copy when youre able to drop. 2. Release the mouse and your file(s) will start transferring.
Is there spyware on my Android Phone?
Spyware for Android phones is all too common and unfortunately all Android phones and tablets are vulnerable to a spyware infection. And while spyware isnt a virus — its a different form of malicious software — phones can get many types of malware.
Is Microsoft your phone companion safe?
No. Apple infamously locks down iOS for the iPhone making it nearly impossible to get reliable, consistent syncing to other devices. While there are unofficial workarounds to make this happen, Microsoft is only interested in sanctioned, non-hacking ways of getting devices to sync with Windows 10.
How do I transfer texts from phone to computer?
Save Android text messages to computerLaunch Droid Transfer on your PC.Open Transfer Companion on your Android phone and connect via USB or Wi-Fi.Click the Messages header in Droid Transfer and select a message conversation.Choose to Save PDF, Save HTML, Save Text or Print.6 days ago
Is your phone companion a safe app?
No. Apple infamously locks down iOS for the iPhone making it nearly impossible to get reliable, consistent syncing to other devices. While there are unofficial workarounds to make this happen, Microsoft is only interested in sanctioned, non-hacking ways of getting devices to sync with Windows 10.