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Messages issue

Cannot send or receive photos

Fix: Verify that the Link to Windows app has the necessary permissions to access your photos. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Photos a... ⇲

Incoming text messages are inconsistent

Fix: Check the notification settings on both your iPhone and Windows device. Ensure that notifications for the Link to Windows app are enabled an... ⇲

No ability to edit or delete messages

Fix: As a workaround, you can copy the message you want to edit, delete the original, and send a new message with the corrected text. This is not... ⇲

Limited message history access

Fix: Regularly back up your messages on your iPhone using iCloud or iTunes. This way, you can access older messages even if they are not availabl... ⇲

Cannot send multimedia

Fix: Ensure that your iPhone has the latest iOS version and that the Link to Windows app is updated. Sometimes, multimedia issues arise from outd... ⇲

No group texting functionality

Fix: Use a different messaging app that supports group texting, such as WhatsApp or Telegram, which can be accessed on both your iPhone and Windo... ⇲
 
Network issue

Connectivity issues

Fix: Ensure that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If you are using Bluetooth, make sure it is enabled and that both devices are paired... ⇲
 
Performance issue

Performance problems

Fix: Close any unnecessary applications running on your Windows PC to free up system resources. This can improve the performance of the Link to W... ⇲
 
Notifications issue

Notifications can be lost

Fix: Check the notification settings on your iPhone and Windows device to ensure that notifications for the Link to Windows app are enabled and n... ⇲
 
Crashes issue

Link to Windows glitches and crashes

Fix: Uninstall and reinstall the Link to Windows app on your PC. This can resolve many glitches and restore the app to its default state. OR C... ⇲
 
Connectivity issue

Requires Bluetooth connection

Fix: If Bluetooth is causing issues, try using Wi-Fi Direct instead. Ensure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for better perfo... ⇲
 
Syncing issue

Messages do not sync 100%

Fix: Regularly check for updates for both the Link to Windows app and your iPhone. Keeping both devices updated can improve syncing reliability.... ⇲
 
Audio issue

Difficulties with call management

Fix: Ensure that your iPhone is set to allow calls from the Link to Windows app. Go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices and enable the f... ⇲
 
Installation issue

Setup process could be improved

Fix: Follow a detailed setup guide available online or in the app's help section to ensure you are completing each step correctly. Sometimes, mis... ⇲
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