The URL and protocol URL "ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone" opens the settings for adding a mobile device in Windows 10 und 11 .
This feature allows users to connect their mobile phone to their Windows PC to use features like syncing notifications, messages and calls, and other integration features. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this feature in different Windows versions along with the corresponding build numbers:
1. ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone
1. Press Windows R to open the input field.2. Enter the command ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone to continue.
(Additionally, use the command for a desktop shortcut.)
3. Click OK or press [Enter] to complete the operation.
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The settings described in Windows 10, 11 or 12 are now available to you. You can now access the options explained above in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This solves the following questions and problems.
1b. This solves the following questions and problems.
Where can I find the menu to add a mobile device on Windows?How do I add a new mobile phone to my device in Windows?
What do I need to do in Windows settings to connect to another smartphone?
How do I enable the Add Cell Phone feature on my PC?
Where are the options to add a mobile device via the Windows menu?
How do I connect my phone in Windows settings?
Where is the place to add a cellular phone as an additional device in Windows?
How do I add a new mobile device using Windows Settings?
Where is the menu for adding an additional mobile phone in Windows Settings?
How do I enable the ability to add another mobile device via Windows Settings?
2. Availability in Windows 10, 11 and 12 and the corresponding build numbers.
Windows10
- Availability:
The Add Mobile Device feature was first introduced in Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update). This version introduced the Your Phone app (formerly Link to Windows), which allowed users to connect their mobile phones to the PC and take advantage of cellular integration directly from the Windows PC.
- Build number:
The URL "ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone" is available starting with Windows 10 version 1803 (build 17134). This version allowed users to add and configure their mobile phone via the Your Phone app to use features such as viewing and replying to messages, syncing photos, and managing notifications.
Windows11
- Availability:
In Windows 11, the ability to add a mobile device will remain and continue to be supported. Windows 11 may offer enhanced features and an improved user interface for mobile phone integration to enable a seamless connection between PC and smartphone.
- Build number:
The URL "ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone" is available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2 (Initial Release). This version was released on October 5, 2021. The functionality to add and manage mobile phones is retained and will continue to be supported in Windows 11 through the updated Your Phone app.
Windows12
- Availability:
Windows 12 is expected to continue to support the Add Mobile Device feature, perhaps with additional improvements or new features to align with the latest versions of the operating system. Windows 12 will likely continue to support and offer mobile phone integration, perhaps with enhanced options to improve the user experience.
- Build number:
The exact build number for the feature's introduction in Windows 12 will be provided after the first versions of the operating system are released, but the feature is expected to be available from the early builds of Windows 12 and include the latest mobile integration features.
Summary
The "ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1803 (build 17134) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2, as well as in Windows 12. This URL allows users to directly access the settings for adding and managing mobile phones to take advantage of features such as syncing notifications, messages, and calls. The exact build number for Windows 12 will be provided after the initial releases, but the feature is expected to be included in the early versions of the new operating system.