Once the email arrives, click the link in the message on the device, this will launch the app store and download the app to your device.

Select your device type in the list box if it’s not already selected and enter the email address where you would like to have a link to download the app sent then click Send. Apps that have already been installed on your device will display a grayed-out button called See it again.

To setup an app on your device, click the Get Started button below it. It offers a selection of Microsoft apps you can get started with like OneNote, MS Office, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype, and Groove Music. If you don’t want that, browse the device and copy over your photos and videos manually.Īnother feature of the Phone Companion app is the ability to get key Microsoft apps on your device easily. If you choose to import videos and photos from the device, they will be placed in the new Photos app which means they will automatically sync with OneDrive. If you click on the Show link at the bottom of the screen, it reveals more details about your device such as the amount of storage used with links to import photos, videos, and files using File Explorer. Once you have done so, a hidden tab will appear at the bottom of the window called Show. To get started, click your desired mobile OS. When you run Phone Companion for the first time, you see a simple screen with the top three mobile operating systems. To launch it, go to Start > All apps > Phone companion.

You will also likely need to have an email address for the respective platform stores you want to access apps from, i.e.

A device running the latest versions of Windows Phone OS, iOS, or Android.

It also makes it easy to import/export data such as photos, music and download Microsoft apps to your device.īefore getting started, here are some things I recommend you have ready: The Phone Companion is simple and straight-forward, but the beauty of it is, it centralizes management of multiple devices whether it’s Windows, iOS or Android.

Microsoft companion app