If you are someone who no longer needs the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or 11 system, then this article is for you. Previously known as Your Phone, Phone Link is a default system app that comes bundled in both operating systems. In this article, we will show you how to uninstall the Phone Link app from your device, but first, we must warn you that uninstalling default system apps can cause problems with future Windows updates. Therefore, we do not recommend doing so unless you have a good reason to proceed.
To begin, open the Settings app and head to Apps and Features list. Here, you will find the Phone Link app listed. However, if you head to the three-dotted menu, you won’t find an uninstall option. The reason for this is that it is a default system app that comes pre-installed on both operating systems.
If you still want to proceed, we need to run a PowerShell script and command to do so. To get started, head to the search bar and type in “Power.” In the apps list, right-click on Windows PowerShell and run it as an administrator. If you have a user account control configured, you will get a warning which you can just click “OK.”
In the PowerShell prompt, enter the command and script to uninstall the Phone Link app. The command is too long to mention for the article, but we will leave it down below for easy reference. Once you enter the command, hit enter, and it will start the process of uninstalling the Phone Link app from both Windows 10 and 11.
After uninstalling the Phone Link app, if you decide to use it again, reinstalling it is straightforward. Head to the Microsoft Store, search for Phone Link, and click the “Get” button. That’s it!
In conclusion, uninstalling default system apps is not recommended as it can cause problems with future Windows updates. However, if you still want to proceed, we have shown you how to uninstall the Phone Link app from your Windows 10 and 11 system using a PowerShell script. We hope you found this article helpful.