The URL and protocol URL "ms-settings:phone" opens the phone settings in Windows 10 und 11 .
This feature allows users to connect their phone to the Windows PC and configure various settings related to syncing and managing phone notifications and data. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this feature in different Windows versions along with the corresponding build numbers:
1. ms-settings:phone
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:phone
1. Press the Windows R keys at the same time.2. Use the command: ms-settings:phone to continue.
(Alternatively, the command can also be used in a desktop shortcut.)
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button or [Enter].
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You now have access to the settings mentioned in Windows 10, 11 or 12.
In this way, the following questions and challenges can be overcome.
1b. In this way, the following questions and challenges can be overcome.
Where can you find the phone settings in the Windows operating system?How do I change the language settings on the screen linked to "ms-settings:phone"?
What options are available to change Bluetooth timeout in the phone settings?
How do I enable speech recognition in the "ms-settings:phone" area?
Can I establish remote connections to the phone using the "ms-settings:phone" settings?
Where can I set the display timeout for the screen when using "ms-settings:phone"?
How do I change the volume and quality of the sound in the context of "ms-settings:phone"?
What options are there to test or improve the microphone in the phone settings?
Can I back up and restore data via the "ms-settings:phone" settings?
Where can I find the battery management information in the phone settings area related to "ms-settings:phone"?
2. This feature is available starting with the respective build numbers in Windows 10, 11 and 12.
Windows10
- Availability:
The "ms-settings:phone" feature was introduced with Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). This version brought new functionality to integrate smartphones with the Windows operating system, including the ability to sync calls and messages and display notifications on the PC.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:phone" URL is available starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763). This version enabled the first full integration of the phone into Windows 10 via the "Your Phone" app, which provides features to sync and manage phone content directly from the PC.
Windows11
- Availability:
In Windows 11, the phone integration feature will remain and continue to be supported, with possible enhancements or improvements in the user interface and functionality. Windows 11 will offer similar functionality to Windows 10, but with an updated user interface and additional phone management options.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:phone" URL is available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2 (Initial Release). This version was released on October 5, 2021. Phone integration functionality remains, and users can still connect and manage their phones through the Your Phone app, following the updated Windows 11 design guidelines.
Windows12
- Availability:
In Windows 12, the phone integration feature is expected to continue to be supported, with possible additional improvements or new features that align with the latest versions of the operating system. Windows 12 will likely further evolve the existing phone connection and management features.
- 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 phone integration features.
Summary
The "ms-settings:phone" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1809 (build 17763) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2, as well as in Windows 12. It allows users to navigate directly to the phone settings to connect and manage their smartphone. The functionality includes syncing notifications and data between phone and PC. 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.