Windows 10: Bye USB, File Explorer gets Android storage integration on Windows 11, Windows 10

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    Bye USB, File Explorer gets Android storage integration on Windows 11, Windows 10


    Microsoft’s Phone Link is already super helpful if you own an Android phone, and it keeps getting better with every update. I recently reported about Copilot and AI integration in Phone Link for Android messages. Now, Microsoft is rolling out the highly anticipated “Android in File Explorer” integration for everyone on Windows 11 (and Windows 10).

    This feature is not directly a part of the “Phone Link” experience but rather part of the broader “Manage mobile devices.” Android integration in File Explorer is managed by a system component called “Cross-Device Experience Host”, which is maintained through Microsoft Store updates.

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    Microsoft confirmed to Windows Latest that the feature started rolling out to everyone in October.

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    In the coming days, most people should begin automatically seeing their Android phone storage in File Explorer. Microsoft told us. It seems to be a server-side update, so make sure you’re running the most recent versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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    Android storage in File Explorer on Windows 10 | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

    In our tests, we noticed that the Android phone shortcut automatically appeared in our File Explorer on all devices, including Windows 10.

    Previously, the feature was limited to testers with Windows 11, but Microsoft has now decided to roll it out to everyone, even those on Windows 10 in addition to Windows 11.

    File Explorer’s Android integration is so well-executed that I’m amazed


    Android storage integration in File Explorer is one of those Windows 11 cross-platform features that works really well. It works smoothly without hiccups, and I can now see all my documents, pictures, and files from my Android phone (Galaxy S23) in File Explorer.

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    All phone’s internal storage folders and files appear in File Explorer | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

    It’s identical to accessing the storage using a USB cable, but thanks to deeper integration using Cross Device Experience Host, it’s completely wireless.

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    With Windows 11’s Android integration, you can open File Explorer and notice your phone’s name on the left sidebar. When you click the shortcut, your phone’s internal storage opens in the File Explorer.

    As I mentioned, it’s identical to sharing a phone’s storage with a PC using a USB cable, so you can browse all your folders and files. This includes your media, such as the DCIM folder, which contains camera pictures. But that’s not all.

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    You can also select folders or files and rename them. It will instantly reflect on your mobile.

    Of course, you can copy or even delete the files or folders. It’s also possible to move files between the folders of your phone’s internal storage. And what happens when you delete phone files using Windows 11? They simply appear in a new Recycle Bin folder on your phone and will automatically get purged after 30 days.

    What does it take to see Android phone storage in Windows 11 or 10?


    To use the feature, you need to meet certain requirements.

    Microsoft told me users can expect Android File Explorer integration to work when they meet the following system requirements:

    1. Android 11.
    2. Link to Windows on Android 1.24071 or newer.
    3. Make sure you’ve updated Cross Device Experience Host via the Microsoft Store, and your phone is linked under “Mobile devices” page. On Windows 11, this is available under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile Devices.
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    4. On Windows 10, it’s separate and available directly via the Settings Home.

    It’s not necessary that you use Phone Link app for the Android integration to work because as I mentioned at the outset, it’s part of the Cross Device Experience Host.

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    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
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    Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

    System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

    Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

    So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
    If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

    There is three options:
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    Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

    System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

    Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
    That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks
     
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    Bye USB, File Explorer gets Android storage integration on Windows 11, Windows 10

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Bye USB, File Explorer gets Android storage integration on Windows 11, Windows 10 :p
     
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