But now with USB-C becoming the more common connector on both mobile devices and PCs, you’ll need the appropriate cable and/or adapter to get this to work. In days past, an Android tether consisted of a Micro-USB to USB-A cable. Note: To receive notifications, the Your Phone app will require permissions via the Android phone’s settings.

Unfortunately, you can’t transfer just any file back and forth between PC and phone, but you can retrieve all photos stored on the Android device. The Your Phone app divides into four categories: Notifications, Messages, Photos, and Calling. This is optional but makes accessing the app more convenient versus scrolling down the Start Menu to find the app. Step 11: On the Windows 10 PC, allow the Your Phone app to pin itself to the taskbar. Step 10: Tap Done to finish the setup process. Step 8: Back on the Android phone, tap My PC is Ready.