Phone Link won't open in Windows 11. tries to start then disappears

Tom McBroom 0 Reputation points
2026-09-18T23:30:54.3266667+00:00

Phone Link won't open in Windows 11. tries to start then disappears

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-18T23:31:09.95+00:00

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Update Phone Link
      • Open Phone Link.
      • Go to Settings > About > Updates.
      • If an update is available, select Update.
      • Wait for it to finish, then reopen the app.
    2. If the app closes before staying open, update from Microsoft Store if available in the app list, then reopen Phone Link
      • The supported in-app update path is Settings > About > Updates.
    3. Repair or reset the app
      • Search for Phone Link from Start.
      • Right-click it and open App settings.
      • Try Repair first.
      • If that does not help, use Reset.
      • Then restart the PC.
    4. Reinstall Phone Link
      • Open PowerShell (Administrator).
      • Run: 
             get-appxpackage Microsoft.YourPhone | remove-appxpackage
      • Then reinstall Phone Link from Microsoft Store.
    5. If it previously worked and now will not reconnect after opening
      • On the Android device, open Link to Windows.
      • Under Linked Account, open the Microsoft account.
      • Go to Account Settings > Sign out and unlink account.
      • Confirm Unlink.
      • On the PC, open Phone Link > Settings > Devices > Add new device and pair again.
    6. If the app opens briefly and still fails, send feedback
      • In Phone Link, go to Settings > Feedback & Community.

    Note: Resetting or reinstalling the app can remove the current app state and require pairing the phone again.

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  2. GsN5034 - IA 77,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-19T02:46:57.3133333+00:00

    Hello,

    Try resetting or repairing the Phone Link app first.

    • Search for 'Phone Link' in the search bar on the taskbar, right-click the results, and select 'App Settings'.
    • Scroll down and select 'Repair'.
    • If repairing the app does not resolve the issue, try resetting it.

    If the issue still appears, uninstall and reinstall the Phone Link app.

    1

    Open a PowerShell (Admin) window.

    Run the command below and click Enter to uninstall it.

    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.YourPhone -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

    Once done, restart your computer and install the Phone Link app from the Microsoft Store.

    https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NMPJ99VJBWV?hl=en-US&gl=PK

    Let me know if you still need more help.

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