Cannot install PHONELINK

On Windows 11, Phone Link may no longer appear under Settings > Apps > Installed apps. It can be managed from Settings > System > System components instead.

Try this:

1. Open Settings > System.
2. Scroll down to System components.
3. Find Phone Link.
4. Select the three dots next to it, then open Advanced options.
5. Use Terminate, then Repair.
6. If it still does not open correctly, use Reset.

If the app was previously connected and now the devices are not reconnecting, relink them:

On the Android device:

1. Open Link to Windows.
2. Under Linked Account, select the Microsoft account name.
3. Go to Account Settings > Sign out and unlink account.
4. Confirm Unlink.

On the PC:

1. Open Phone Link.
2. Go to Settings > Devices.
3. Select Add new device.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to pair the Android device again.

Also verify both devices are signed in to the same Microsoft account. On Android, this is shown in Settings > Accounts for the downloaded Link to Windows app, or on some devices in Settings > Advanced features > Link to Windows under Microsoft account.

References:

• Phone Link App Missing from Installed Apps—Cannot Reset or Reinstall - Microsoft Q&A
• Troubleshooting the Phone Link