Windows 10: Windows 10 KB5037849 brings Windows 11-like Android integration

Windows 10 is supposed to be on the back burner, but that doesn’t appear to be the case after Panos Panay’s departure. After installing Windows 10 KB5037849, I noticed that Microsoft added Windows 11’s Mobile Devices feature to Windows 10, giving you instant access to photos you captured on your phone.

You’ll notice a new “Mobile devices” setting after installing Windows 10 KB5037849, which is rolling out via Windows update as an optional patch and is also available on the Microsoft Update Catalog. This feature was first added to Windows 11, and it’s now rolling out to Windows 10.


Manage Devices settings downloadsCross Device Experience Host in Windows 10 | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

As shown in the screenshot above, when you toggle the feature, you’ll first be asked to “Download and install Cross-Device Experience Host” from the Microsoft Store. You’ll also need a Microsoft account to get started, but this feature doesn’t require setting up a Phone Link.



After linking your phone and Microsoft account, you can click “Manage Devices” to enable “Get new photo notifications” feature.


Manage mobile devices in Windows 10 | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

For now, this integration is limited to photos, and you’ll only get a new notification whenever you capture a screenshot on your Android phone.

Your mobile photos will automatically appear as a notification on Windows 10, and you can open the notification in a Snipping Tool.


Windows 10 and Android integration | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

For example, when I clicked the notification after capturing a screenshot on my Galaxy S23, the screenshot automatically appeared in the Snipping Tool. I can edit the screenshot using the Snipping Tool, open it in Paint, or share it with other people using Windows Share.


You can edit screenshots captured | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com

This new experience is called “Mobile devices” and is separate from the Phone Link app, which includes advanced features.

What’s particularly interesting is that the feature was previously exclusive to Windows 11, but it’s now coming to Windows 10. It’s included in the optional May 2024 patch and everyone will get it in mandatory June 2024 Patch Tuesday.


Use Phone as Web Camera in Windows 11

It’s worth noting that Microsoft is also experimenting with the ability to use your mobile device as a web camera in Windows 11, but it’s unclear if the feature will eventually come to Windows 10.

Other improvements in Windows 10 KB5037849


Windows 10 KB5037849 isn’t a big release, but there are several bug fixes.

I also spotted that Microsoft has updated the official support documentation to confirm the addition of the “Mobile Devices” tool.

According to the support document, Microsoft has fixed an issue where Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) apps may fail to work.

You can download the KB5037849 update with Android integration and other fixes from Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update.

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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

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Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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