If you’re facing the frustrating issue of the Phone Link app not showing notifications on your Windows device as expected, you’re not alone. This glitch can hinder the seamless integration and convenience promised by such applications. In this guide, we will explore the possible reasons behind the lack of notifications in the Phone Link app and provide practical solutions to help you resolve this issue.

Whether you’re using the app for calls, messages, or other functionalities, understanding and troubleshooting the problem is crucial to ensure you get the most out of this essential tool. Let’s delve into the potential causes and effective fixes to get your Phone Link app back on track with timely notifications.

1. Enable Notification Settings

You will have to turn on the notifications settings on your Windows device to get notifications from the Phone Link app. Follow the steps mentioned below to turn on notification settings:

1. Click on the Start icon and navigate to Settings. 
2. Under the System tab, click on Notifications. 
3. Turn on the Notifications toggle switch. 
4. Scroll down to the Notifications from Apps and other senders section at the bottom of the window. 
5. Locate the Phone Link app and click on it. 
6. Turn on the Notifications option at the top of the screen. 
7. Additionally, ensure that the options for Show notification banners and Show notifications in the notification center are enabled.

2. Allow Phone Link app to run in background 

To ensure continuous notification delivery from the Phone Link app, it is essential to allow it to run in the background. Here’s how to enable the Phone Link app to run in the background-

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Under the Apps tab, click on Installed Apps. 
3. Locate the Phone Link app from the list of installed apps. 
4. Click on the three dots next to the Phone Link app, then select Advanced Options. 
5. Click on the drop-down box labeled Background Apps Permissions and select Always from the options presented. 

3. Turn off Do Not Disturb (DND) 

With DND enabled, you won’t get any notifications on your desktop. This might be why the Phone Link app is not showing messages on Windows. Turn off DND by following the steps below to get the notifications from the Phone Link app:

1. Open the Settings app by using the Win + I keyboard shortcut. 
2. Under the System tab, click on Notifications. 
3. Locate the option labeled Do Not Disturb and toggle off the switch next to it.

4. Connect your phone and desktop to the same Wi-Fi network 

Make sure to connect both your Phone and desktop to the same Wi-Fi network in order to use the Phone Link app for receiving call and message notifications on your desktop. Ensure that your Windows device and phone are using the same Wi-Fi network, and establish a Bluetooth connection between your phone and Windows device. This connection setup is necessary for seamless communication between your devices and optimal functionality of the Phone Link app.

5. Update Phone Link app 

If you are still experiencing the issue, an outdated version of the app may be causing the problem. To resolve this, you will have to update the Phone Link app. You can update the Phone Link app on your Windows device from the Microsoft Store. Similarly, Android phone users can update the Phone Link app by accessing the Google Play Store, and iPhone users can go to the App Store to update the Phone Link app.

6. Run Windows Store app troubleshooter

Often such issues are encountered due to bugs within the Phone Link app. You can run the Windows Store App troubleshooter to resolve such bugs on the Phone Link app. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app. 
2. Under the System tab, click on Troubleshoot option. 
3. Next, click on Other trouble-shooters. 
4. Scroll down to the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
5. Click on the Run button next to it. 
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to initiate and complete the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. 

7. Unlink device and relink it

If you have attempted all the above-mentioned steps and are still not receiving notifications from the Phone Link app, the last resort would be to unlink and relink your device. You can eliminate any persistent issues once you have completely disconnected and relinked your phone to your desktop using the Phone Link app. This fresh linking process should ensure smooth functionality.

Bottom line 

If the Phone Link app is not displaying notifications on your Windows device, it can result in missing important calls and messages when your phone is out of reach. You can follow the steps above to fix the notification issue with the Phone Link app and avoid such inconveniences. 

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