How To Uninstall Remove Phone Link in Windows 10/11

The Phone Link app (previously known as Your Phone) comes pre-installed with Windows and connects your PC to your smartphone. While it’s useful for some, not everyone needs it—and unfortunately, Microsoft doesn’t always make it easy to remove.

Here’s a complete, quick guide to uninstall and remove Phone Link from both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

What Is Phone Link?

Phone Link is a built-in Windows app that allows you to sync notifications, messages, photos, and calls between your PC and your phone. It’s tightly integrated into the system, which is why uninstalling it can sometimes be tricky.

Method 1: Uninstall via Settings (If Available)

For some users, the app can be removed just like any other program:

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings
2. Go to Apps → Installed Apps (or “Apps & Features” in Windows 10)
3. Search for Phone Link
4. Click the three dots (⋮) and select Uninstall

👉 If you don’t see the uninstall option, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Remove Phone Link Using PowerShell

If the uninstall option is missing or greyed out, PowerShell is your best option.

1. Right-click the Start button
2. Select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin)
3. Enter the following command:

4. Press Enter and wait for the process to complete

This command removes the app for all users on the system.

Method 3: Disable Phone Link (If You Don’t Want to Fully Remove It)

If you prefer not to uninstall it completely, you can stop it from running:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Apps → Startup
3. Find Phone Link and toggle it Off

You can also disable background activity:

1. Go to Apps → Installed Apps
2. Click Phone Link → Advanced Options
3. Under Background app permissions, select Never

Method 4: Reinstall Phone Link (If Needed)

Changed your mind later? You can easily reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

Search for Microsoft Store, then download Phone Link again with one click.

Final Thoughts

While Microsoft includes Phone Link as a built-in feature, you’re not stuck with it. Whether you uninstall it via Settings or remove it with PowerShell, you have full control over your system.

If you just want a cleaner, faster PC without unnecessary background apps, removing Phone Link is a quick win.

FAQs

Is it safe to uninstall Phone Link?
Yes, removing it won’t affect your system’s stability.

Can Windows reinstall it automatically?
In some cases, major updates may reinstall certain apps, but you can remove it again using the same steps.

Does removing it improve performance?
It can slightly reduce background activity, especially on lower-end systems.

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