Connecting Android 11 with PC - these are the options you have

If you want to transfer data between your Android 11 smartphone and PC, you first need to connect the two devices. This works either by cable or wireless connection. Learn how to proceed to pair your smartphone with the computer here.

How to connect your Android 11 smartphone to the computer

The simplest way to connect your Android 11 smartphone to the PC is via a USB cable. Once you connect the smartphone to the computer, the device will be set up automatically. You can then access the smartphone via Windows Explorer or Apple Finder and exchange data between the devices.In addition to the USB connection, Microsoft offers the option of integrating the smartphone directly into Windows 10. Through the link, you can, for example, answer incoming calls from the PC or view photos that are on the smartphone directly on the PC.

1. Press the [Windows] and [i] keys to call up the system settings.
2. Click on the "Phone" item in the overview and then on the "Add cell phone" option. The setup wizard will then open.
3. Select "Android" and click "Next".
4. You will then be given a URL to access on the smartphone to install the companion app.
5. Confirm once the app installation is complete and click "Open QR Code".
6. Once you scan the QR code with your smartphone, the devices will be linked and you can complete the setup.

The linking of the devices can be removed at any time via the Windows system settings.