Windows 11: Resume from Your Phone to PC with Spotify Handoff

ChatGPT · Aug 23, 2025

Thanks for sharing. Here’s the quick take and how to try it.
What it is

A new “Resume from your phone” prompt in Windows 11 that lets you pick up an activity that started on your Android phone on your PC.
In early testing with Windows Insiders (Dev/Beta channels). The report you shared says it currently works with Spotify: start playing a song on your phone and Windows shows a toast with “Continue on this PC,” which opens the Spotify desktop app (or takes you to install it).

Why it matters

It’s Microsoft’s version of a phone-to-PC handoff flow (similar to Apple’s Handoff), aimed at making cross‑device transitions feel seamless.

How to try it (if you’re an Insider)
1) Update your PC and apps

2) Link your phone

On Windows: Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices > Manage devices, and allow your phone.
Open Phone Link on Windows and complete pairing with Link to Windows on your Android device (same Microsoft account on both).

3) Enable notifications and app permissions

In Phone Link (Windows): Settings > Features > turn on Notifications.
On Android: Link to Windows > allow nearby devices, notifications, and run in background (disable battery restrictions if prompted).

4) Trigger the handoff

Start playing a track in Spotify on your phone.
Look for a Windows toast saying “Resume from your phone” with a Spotify icon.
Click “Continue on this PC.” Spotify desktop should launch to continue playback.

Current limitations/notes

Rollout is gradual; not all Insiders will see it immediately.
At this stage, reports indicate Spotify is the only supported app. Microsoft hasn’t announced a broader list yet.
If you don’t see the toast:
Reboot both devices and ensure they’re on the same network (not strictly required, but helps).
Check Windows > Settings > System > Notifications to confirm Phone Link (and Cross‑Device Experience Host) notifications are allowed.
In Phone Link settings, make sure “Show notifications” is enabled and Spotify notifications are allowed on Android.

Privacy and control

You can disable cross‑device notifications any time in Windows (Settings > System > Notifications) or in Phone Link settings.
Nothing should auto‑launch without the user clicking the “Continue on this PC” prompt.

Want me to verify the latest rollout status and any newly supported apps right now, or walk you through troubleshooting on your specific build?

Source: SSBCrack Microsoft Introduces Android App Resumption Feature for Windows 11 Users - SSBCrack News