Windows 10: Windows 10 to get “sent from phone” feature and more

Windows 10’s phone companion feature was originally designed for Windows Phones, Android, and iPhone, but then Microsoft narrowed it to an Android-only feature. Lately, Microsoft has further limited Your Phone’s useful and advanced features to select Samsung phones.

Fortunately, as part of the next update, Microsoft appears to be testing new features that will work on all phones.

With next update, Microsoft is improving the Windows 10 Your Phone app by adding “sent from phone” feature for your photos, links, and notes. We were able to get Your Phone’s new features working in minutes on our Windows 10 device and here’s everything you need to know.

Your Phone app’s sent from phone feature




This feature is currently available for select testers in the Windows Insider program. To use “sent from phone” screen, Microsoft says you’ll need to access the share menu on your phone.

In the share menu of Android, simply select ‘Your Phone companion’ option and shared contents will appear under ‘sent from phone’ screen, as shown in the screenshot below.



As you can see in the above screenshot, the new content sharing feature requires an Android phone running Your Phone companion app (beta).

This means that Android phones like the OnePlus Nord, Pixel, Mi, Redmi, and more will be able to make use of the feature. If you use a Samsung phone, you can also use the built-in “Link to Windows” feature.



Next up is a new dedicated space to show phone contacts. This will finally allow you to search contact numbers and make calls or send messages using the two buttons located in the right pane.



As we mentioned last month, Microsoft is also going to introduce a new UI for the settings whereby your settings will be categorized under headings, so you can easily find the settings you need to tweak.

Currently, you need to keep scrolling to find the settings you need.

Android apps streaming


As we reported yesterday, Microsoft is also enabling Android apps streaming support for more phones, but if you don’t own a supported Samsung phone, you’re out of luck because it simply won’t work.

Earlier this year, Microsoft also added support for the actual “copy” and “paste” commands, but again, just for some Samsung phones.

We don’t know when Samsung exclusive features will arrive, but those who don’t own a Samsung phone will at least receive a few improvements highlighted above.

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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 http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


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.