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A new feature is being rolled out that enhances file sharing between Windows PCs and Android devices using Phone Link and Link to Windows applications. This functionality allows seamless transfer of files, utilizing built-in sharing menus for an intuitive experience. Currently available for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, it is distinct from the "cross-device copy and paste" feature introduced in 2020. Users need a Windows 10 (May 2019 update or later) or Windows 11 PC, and an Android smartphone running version 9.0 or later, along with updated versions of the Link to Windows app and Phone Link. To share files from a PC to an Android device, users select the file, right-click and choose "Share," then locate Phone Link in the share pop-up. Notifications must be enabled to track the progress. For sharing files from an Android device to a PC, users select the file, tap "Share," find Link to Windows – Send to PC, and select the connected device. The status updates to "Sent" once the transfer is complete, with notifications sent to both devices.