In June this year, Microsoft released the Windows 11 Insider Preview beta (22635.3858) which featured a “CrossDeviceResume” system component. The new component was supposed to bring the “Continue from Phone” feature to Windows 11. However, future Insider builds did not receive any updates to this feature.
Finally, with the latest beta version (22635.4225), Microsoft has finally added a “Hand Off” option to the System menu in Windows Settings. The feature is still hidden behind a system flag, but you can enable it with ViVeTool.
Speaking of this feature, it’s probably similar to what Apple is doing with Handoff/Continuity. With “Hand Off” enabled in Windows 11, you can continue using your mobile apps on Windows 11 seamlessly. That said, keep in mind that it’s already possible to use your mobile apps on Windows 11 via the Phone Link app. However, it’s not tightly integrated into the Windows 11 system.
Once the feature is launched, you will be able to pin the “Continue from Phone” icon to the taskbar and effortlessly control your phone from your Windows 11 PC. It also appears in the Start menu. Microsoft is likely leveraging Phone Link technology to bring app streaming to Windows 11.
Currently, app streaming on Phone Link is exclusive to select Samsung, OnePlus, and Oppo devices. Will Microsoft bring hand-off to all Android phones? It will be exciting if Microsoft does. If you are interested, you can install ViVeTool and run it vivetool /enable /id:49527529 command to immediately enable the Hand Off feature in Windows 11.
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