Phone Link won't generate a QR code or PIN

Anonymous
2022-08-05T03:00:42+00:00

I have Windows 11, and I'm trying to set up Phone Link between my PC and my Android. However, during setup I'm asked from the Phone Link app to generate a QR Code to scan on my phone or a PIN to enter manually, but neither ever appears.

Eventually, it gives me a "no network detected" error with "try again" as my only option, but my network is just fine - it has no problem loading the "Troubleshooting the Phone Link app" website, Windows reports no network problems, and all other apps using the network have no problems.

I have repaired and reset the Phone Link app from Windows 11 settings, but nothing changes.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-07T20:51:53+00:00

    Wish that was the answer foor me. Turned off Windows firewall and Antivirus. Still no go.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-07T20:44:19+00:00

    Me to exactly. Be nice to get an answer.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-28T16:22:47+00:00

    To anyone that comes upon this page in need of help. Try turning off any and all security software and firewalls. I was trying for an hour and then I decided maybe it's a security thing, disabled my Kaspersky that was running and boom QRC popped right up and I was able to get it connected.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-11-26T14:04:11+00:00

    I'm having the same problem. Sounds like a common problem. The app will not produce a QR code and says that I don't have an internet connection. This is a Windows issue.

    Is Microsoft going to fix this? I've tried different DNSs, but nothing works.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-11-17T15:23:04+00:00

    I am also experiencing the same issue if anyone has a resolution or suggestion of fixes please reply here.

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