Revolutionize Your Life: Manage Your Android Devices on a Windows PC - All from Your Phone!
In this digital age, smartphones and computers have become integral parts of our daily lives. We use our phones for communication, entertainment, productivity, and much more. However, with so much data on our phones, keeping it organized and backed up can be a hassle. This is where a trusty PC comes in handy, but managing your Android device from your computer can often be a complicated process. Well, not anymore! There’s a new app on the block that can revolutionize the way you manage your Android devices on a Windows PC - all from your phone - and it’s called AirDroid!
So, what is AirDroid, exactly? It’s a free app that allows you to remotely control your Android device from your PC without any cables or complicated software installations. With AirDroid, you can transfer files, photos, videos, and even apps between your PC and phone, as well as manage notifications, contacts, messages, and more. You can even use AirDroid to mirror your phone screen onto your PC, so you can easily navigate your device with a mouse.
Here are some of the amazing features of AirDroid that will revolutionize the way you manage your Android device:
Wireless File Transfer: With AirDroid, you can easily transfer files between your phone and PC wirelessly. You can transfer documents, photos, videos, and music in a matter of seconds without the hassle of cables or SD cards.
Remote Notifications: You can receive and manage all your phone’s notifications right from your PC. You can even reply to text messages or WhatsApp messages straight from your computer.
Backup and Restore: You can use AirDroid to back up all your data to your PC and restore it to your phone if needed. This means you’ll never lose your data again.
Screen Mirroring: You can mirror your phone screen onto your PC, so you can easily navigate your device with a mouse. This feature is especially handy for apps that are easier to use on a bigger screen.
Remote Control: You can remotely control your phone from your PC. This means you can make phone calls, send messages, and even play games on your phone from your computer.
To use AirDroid, all you need to do is download the app on your phone and log in with your account. Then, visit the AirDroid website on your computer and log in. That’s it! Now, you’ll have access to all the amazing features of AirDroid right from your PC.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a hassle-free way to manage your Android device from your Windows PC, look no further than AirDroid. With its amazing features, you’ll never go back to using cables or complicated software again. Revolutionize your life today with AirDroid!
Microsoft has recently launched the “Your Phone” app which is accessible from the Microsoft Store. It allows you to control your Android phone directly from your Windows PC. You can receive text, view photographs and get push notifications. The app is quite useful, as it allows you to view your messages, alerts and latest photographs on a bigger screen.
In this tutorial we will see detailed steps of how to install and use the app to control your Android phone from a laptop or desktop PC.
Accessing the App
The app can be directly downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Once installed, you can easily access it from the search bar. Click the icon to begin the syncing process. At this time you can only sync one phone with your PC.
While the app prompts you to select “iPhone” or “Android,” right now it only works with the latter.
Click “Link phone” to proceed with the syncing.
Linking Phone and PC with Your Phone App
To set up the linking, you will have to use a Microsoft account. Provide your phone number to receive an SMS.
As soon as the PC sends the text, you will be prompted to install the app on your phone and sign in with the same Microsoft account.
Install Your Phone Companion App on Android Handset
The app is available on the Play Store. Download and install it for your phone.
You can see the SMS that was sent on the phone. Use the link to install the app on your phone.
Once the app is installed, you will be asked to finish the installation. It will require a few phone permissions such as the ability to manage SMS, the Android Photos app and push notifications.
After you agree with the permissions, you can easily link your phone with a PC.
It doesn’t take very long to sync the app with a PC. You will see a success notification on the phone.
In the last step, you will be able to see a success notification which says that your phone and PC are now linked.
Your Phone Dashboard on PC
On the PC you can see a dashboard which displays your handset. You can now view your phone’s photos, messages and notifications. You can also directly reply to your text messages using a computer keyboard.
Troubleshooting Issues
In case you’re not receiving alerts, you will need to allow the syncing of notifications from phone permissions.
Make sure the various permission options in “Settings” are enabled for Your Phone app on your PC. This includes photos, text, MMS, a notification banner, and badge on the taskbar.
You will need to enable notification access on the phone for the Your Phone companion app to ensure the messages are received on your PC.
Right now, the Your Phone app on PC supports only one phone number and Android device. Therefore, if you need to change your handset/phone number, you will have to reset the app from your PC settings. This is a rather limiting feature.
Conclusion
There are many third-party software to control your phone from a PC. However, Microsoft did not have its own official app until now, which is a bit surprising because its Remote Desktop feature is quite advanced. The Your Phone app is a novel way to manage your Android phone photos, text messages and notifications.
Have you already been using this app? What issues did you face? Please let us know in the comments.
Sayak Boral is a technology writer with over eleven years of experience working in different industries including semiconductors, IoT, enterprise IT, telecommunications OSS/BSS, and network security. He has been writing for MakeTechEasier on a wide range of technical topics including Windows, Android, Internet, Hardware Guides, Browsers, Software Tools, and Product Reviews.
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