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i want to see my phone contacts through my laptop.

Anonymous
2023-12-01T04:10:28+00:00

is it possible to see my phone contacts on my laptop? I am able to continue a communications dialog via texts back and forth, but I cannot start a new text message thread. i want to be able to choose from my phone contacts via my laptop.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-01T05:08:14+00:00

    Hello Joan F,

    I'm Shalom and I'd happily help you with your question. In this forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

    Here are a couple of general methods you can try:

    Method 1: Windows 10 and Android If you are using a Windows 10 laptop and have an Android phone, you can use the Your Phone app to access and send text messages from your laptop. Here's how:

    1. Ensure your devices are connected to the same Microsoft account:
    • On your Windows 10 laptop, go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and sign in with your Microsoft account.
    • On your Android phone, go to Settings > Accounts and sync and sign in with the same Microsoft account.
    1. Install the Your Phone app:
    • On your Windows 10 laptop, open the Microsoft Store and search for "Your Phone."
    • Download and install the Your Phone app.
    1. Set up Your Phone:
    • Open the Your Phone app on your laptop.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your phone to the app.
    1. Access Phone Contacts:
    • Once connected, you should be able to see your phone's recent photos, messages, and contacts.

    Method 2: iPhone and Windows (using Microsoft 365) If you have an iPhone and a Windows laptop with Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), you can use the Microsoft 365 apps for this purpose. Here's how:

    1. Install Microsoft 365 apps:
    • Make sure you have Microsoft 365 installed on your Windows laptop.
    1. Sign in with the same Microsoft account:
    • Sign in to Microsoft 365 on both your laptop and your iPhone using the same Microsoft account.
    1. Access Contacts in Outlook:
    • Open Outlook on your laptop.
    • Click on the "People" icon to access your contacts.
    1. Compose a new message:
    • Start a new email in Outlook.
    • Click on the "To:" field to select recipients from your contacts.

    Note: These methods assume that your contacts are synced with your Microsoft account. If your contacts are saved locally on your phone, you might need to sync them with your Microsoft account or another cloud service.

    Best Regards, Shalom

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