Hello Windows Insiders,
Today we are beginning to gradually roll out the ability to seamlessly share files between your iPhone® and when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app.
To use this feature, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- An iPhone® that is running iOS 16 or higher.
- The Link to Windows app on your iPhone (version 1.24112.73 or higher).
- Phone Link version 1.24112.89.0 or higher.
- You are registered for the Windows Insider Program.
Setup dialog for Phone Link to enable sharing files between your iPhone and PC.
If you haven’t used your iPhone® with Phone Link before, you’ll be offered file sharing during the Phone Link setup process.
If you already have your iPhone® paired with Phone Link, you can set up file sharing by going to aka.ms/addAccount on your PC.
Windows notification showing a file sent from your iPhone has been received.
To share a file from your iPhone® to your PC:
- Navigate to a file or set of files you want to share on your iPhone®.
- Tap the share icon.
- Tap “Link to Windows”.
- Tap the device you would like to share your file or files with.
To share a file from your PC to your iPhone®:
- Select the file or files you want to share on your PC (local files only).
- Right-click on the file and select “Share.”
- Select “My Phone”
Note: If you do not see “My Phone”, select Phone Link.
Feedback: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Phone Link.
Thanks,
Windows Insider Program Team
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