phone link limitations

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Discussions tagged with 'phone link limitations' focus on the shortcomings of Microsoft's Phone Link app for Windows, particularly its inability to handle bulk file transfers. Users report that while the app can copy individual photos, it fails to support mass uploads, making it impractical for moving large photo collections from an Android phone to a Windows 11 PC. The tag also covers related connectivity issues, such as phones not appearing in Device Manager despite being recognized for charging, and comparisons with older Windows 10 setups that worked without Phone Link. These threads seek alternative solutions for efficient file transfer between Android devices and Windows computers.
  1. oldhasbeen

    My Android phone doesn't show up under Device Manager

    My Android phone is connected to my new Windows 11 PC by cable to a USB port. I want to upload a mass of photos, but can't: - the phone doesn't show up under Device Manager - the phone is charging - I could do this with my old Windows 10 laptop so I don't think the android phone is the problem -...
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