With the Phone Link, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can add your Android apps as favorites on your PC, pin them to your Start menu and taskbar, and open them in separate windows to use side-by-side with apps on your PC.
What do I need to use Apps?
To use Apps, you will need:
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A PC running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update or later. Learn how to check your PC's version of Windows
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Your PC also needs to be using a graphics card (GPU) that supports DirectX11. Learn how to check your version of DirectX
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An Android device running Android 9.0 or greater, with Link to Windows (pre-installed). Learn more
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Your Android device and PC connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Apps works in the Phone Link version 1.20082.141.0 or later. Older versions of the Phone Link will show the previous phone screen experience.
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Apps works in the Phone Link version 1.22036.14.0 or later – select HONOR and OPPO devices.
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Recent Apps works in the Phone Link version 1.21092.145.0 or later. Older versions of the Phone Link will not show Recent Apps.
What do I need to run multiple apps on my PC at a time?
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A PC running the Windows 10 May 2020 Update or later. For best performance, we recommend having at least 8GB of RAM.
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An Android device running Android 11.0.
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On your Android device, you need Link to Windows (pre-installed) version 2.1.05.6 or later, or Link to Windows (pre-installed) version 1.20104.15.0 or later.
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Multiple apps works in the Phone Link version 1.20104.20.0 or later.
How do I set up Apps?
On your PC, open the Phone Link and select Apps. Follow the setup instructions. If you encounter issues, here are some troubleshooting tips.
What devices are supported?
Apps is available on select Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS, vivo, and Xiaomi devices that have Link to Windows (pre-installed). A few recent devices are listed below.
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If your device is running Android 11 or higher, you may be eligible for the multiple apps experience. Compatible devices are marked below with an asterisk (*).
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Android 11 availability depends on your mobile device, your mobile provider, and market availability.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold*
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G*
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G*
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Samsung Galaxy S24*
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Samsung Galaxy S24+*
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra*
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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip*
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G*
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G*
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HONOR Magic4 Pro
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HONOR Magic6 series
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OnePlus series*
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OPPO Find series*
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OPPO Reno series*
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Realme series*
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ROG Phone 8*
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ROG Phone 8 Pro*
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ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition*
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vivo X Fold3 Pro*
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Xiaomi 14T series*
The full list of supported devices can be found here.
