Windows 10: Pinned Phone Link apps don't open from the Start menu

I pinned some of my phone apps to the Start menu, but nothing happens when I click on them in the Start menu. They DO open when I click on them from within the Phone Link app. I'd like to be able to just open them from Start if possible. Note - I do have Phone Link set to run in the background.

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How to pin shortcut to start menu.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to know how to pin short cut to start menu.

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below if you are using Windows 7.

Pin a program to the Start menu

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And if you are using Windows 10 then I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

Pin apps to Start

Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how:

• Go to Start > All Apps.
• Press and hold (or right-click) an app.
• Select Pin to Start.

Hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

Pinned app on Start menu won't open

Hi Tom,

The issue may have something to do with the pinned app that you're trying to open from the Start menu. For us to effectively assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

• Have you tried rebooting your computer and see if the issue persists?
• Does the issue also occur to all the pinned apps on the Start menu?
• Have you tried unpinning and pinning it back?

Regards.

 

How to Pin Android Apps from Your Phone to Start Menu on Windows 10 PC




You can tap into the power of Your Phone app with Link to Windows integration on select Surface Duo and Samsung devices to instantly access your Android phones mobile apps directly from your Windows 10 PC.

With Your Phone apps, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more all while using your PCs larger screen and keyboard. You can add your Android apps as favorites on your PC, pin them to your Start menu and taskbar, and open them in separate windows to use side-by-side with apps on your PC helping you stay productive.

Apps from your Android phone are not installed on your PC.

Apps you pin and/or open on your PC will be running from your Android device. Your Android device needs to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network in order for this to work. The Your Phone app is connecting and mirroring apps to your PC from your Android phone. You need to connect (link) your Android phone to your PC via the Your Phone app in order to use this experience.


This tutorial will show you how to pin Android phone apps to the Start menu on your Windows 10 PC using the Your Phone app.



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