Windows 10: MS Phone Link auto minimizes other apps

Discus and support MS Phone Link auto minimizes other apps in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hello,So after searching high and low to find out why apps like WhatsApp, Settings Window, and even the Microsoft Store window kept minimizing, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JimOjeda, Aug 28, 2024.

  1. JimOjeda Win User

    MS Phone Link auto minimizes other apps


    Hello,So after searching high and low to find out why apps like WhatsApp, Settings Window, and even the Microsoft Store window kept minimizing, I accidentally stumbled unto the issue.I made a short video to show you the problem.https://www.loom.com/share/9756ffd950bd4273bc5d9e9b7b1f4358Basically, it's the Microsoft Phone Link. Whenever I connect the Bluetooth on my computer to my phone, a Samsung Galaxy S10+, it makes my windows instantly get minimized and if you see it in the video, you'll see that it stops when I disable the Bluetooth on my PC.Any idea what I can do to fix this issue?

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    JimOjeda, Aug 28, 2024
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  2. meebers Win User

    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Mobile

    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Aug 29, 2024
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  3. Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular Microsoft Apps

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Aug 29, 2024
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  4. MS Phone Link auto minimizes other apps

    Your Phone App - Link to Windows not working

    Has anyone found the secret to getting the Your Phone - Link to Windows App working correctly? Looking at the number of posts in other forums saying they have problems there is clearly a major issue with this App. It's a pity because it used to work quite well before recent Windows updates. Basically my phone (Samsung A515) will connect to Your Phone on my PC and I can see the headers of Notifications on my PC. If I try to read Messages or access Photos or open Desktop Apps it says I need permissions and asks me to click on a link to send a permission request to my phone. It never arrives. I don't see any permission request. Also it doesn't say what permissions are missing nor how to enable them. The response from MS is always to ensure that your phone and PC Apps are at the latest version (they are). I suspect there is a major bug in this App, yet others seem to suggest that it does work. Hopelessly confused. Winver: 21H1 19043 1237.
     
    Colonel Stack, Aug 29, 2024
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