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Issue abstract:
Detailed description: “Link to Windows” app runs in background. Is it draining my battery?
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OS details: Android, Galaxy S22 Ultra
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AI Overview
To disable the Link to Windows app on Android, use the Quick Settings toggle (swipe down) or go to Settings > Connected Devices > Link to Windows and turn it off. For Samsung devices, you can permanently turn it off in Settings > Apps, searching for “Link to Windows,” and selecting Disable.
Methods to Disable or Remove Link to Windows:
- Quickest Disable (Samsung): Swipe down the notification panel, find the “Link to Windows” toggle, and turn it off.
- Settings Menu: Go to Settings > Connected devices > Link to Windows, then toggle the feature off or tap “Unlink this device”.
- Disable/Stop Notifications: Go to Settings > Apps, search for “Link to Windows,” tap on it, and select Disable or Force Stop. You can also turn off notifications here to stop pop-ups.
- Remove Account: In the Link to Windows app settings, tap your account and choose “Remove account” to stop the connection.
- Remove from PC: Open the Phone Link app on your computer, go to Settings, and remove your phone from the list of linked devices.
Note: On many devices, “Link to Windows” is a system application and cannot be completely uninstalled without using ADB tools
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