Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer

From	Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de>
Newsgroups	alt.comp.os.windows-10, comp.mobile.android, alt.comp.os.windows-11
Subject	Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer
Date	2024-08-05 19:53 +0200
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Mickey D, 2024-07-28 02:22:

> Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer
> https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206712/microsoft-windows-11-file-explorer-android-phone-feature
>  "The integration in File Explorer means your Android device appears just
> like a regular USB device on the left-hand side, with the ability to copy
> or move files between a PC and Android phone, and rename or delete them.

And what is new about this? I already have this using MTP via USB and
this was already the case with Windows XP and 7.

> Windows 11 now lets you access Android phones via File Explorer
> https://www.pcworld.com/article/2410814/soon-it-will-be-easier-to-move-files-between-android-mobiles-and-windows-11-pcs.html
>  "Not only will you be able to view what's on your phone, but you'll also
> be able to move, copy, delete, rename, and even open directly without first
> bringing files and folders over to your PC.
> 
>  The best part is that you won't even need a USB cable for this. You can
> access your Android phone wirelessly, which is fantastic news for anyone
> who needs to work with their phone via Windows regularly."

Ok - *this* is the news.

>  To enable this experience, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile
> Devices and choose "Manage devices" and allow your PC to access your
> Android phone. You'll then be able to see a toggle to show your phone in
> File Explorer. If you do not see this toggle, that means the experience
> hasn't yet rolled out to you yet."
> 
> Does anyone know if this will also work for iOS devices on Windows 11?

Not very likely since Apple may not want this - accessing a device
without their proprietary software.

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Arno Welzel
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Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Mickey D <mickeydavis078XX@ptd.net> - 2024-07-27 20:22 -0400
  Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2024-07-28 03:03 -0500
    Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Peter <confused@nospam.net> - 2024-07-28 14:29 +0100
      Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-07 13:23 +0200
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              Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-10 09:28 +0200
            Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-10 09:27 +0200
          Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-10 09:25 +0200
  Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-05 19:53 +0200
    Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Andrew <andrew@spam.net> - 2024-08-07 16:28 +0000
      Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2024-08-07 20:53 -0400
      Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2024-08-10 09:32 +0200
        Re: Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer Andrew <andrew@spam.net> - 2024-08-10 16:42 +0000
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