Advice Request Your phone app

[amirr]

Hi, I don't use Your Phone app in Windows 10. Is that ok to uninstall it? I mean does other apps have dependencies on it or not and its safe to uninstall it? Thank you.

 

[CyberTech]

You can uninstall it no worries

 

[forgottenuser79643]

All standard Windows apps (post-installation of OS) and dependencies which have the option of uninstall when you right-click them in the start menu are available through the Microsoft Store in my experience. When in doubt, just leave it alone. You can always just hide or remove the icon instead if it bothers you.

 

[amirr]

So you mean I do not uninstall it, right?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

It can't be uninstalled in the official way.
Reason:

The Your Phone app is deeply integrated into Windows to light up multiple cross-device experiences now and in the future. In order to build more of these experiences between phones, PCs, and other devices, the app can't be uninstalled.

Why can't I uninstall Phone Link? - Microsoft Support

An explanation as to why the Your Phone app can't be uninstalled from Windows 10.

support.microsoft.com

Just stop it from working in the background and forget the app is the safest solution.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

These "Default" Apps get re-installed with next Windows upgrade anyway so an uninstall isn't worth it.

 

[Ink]

You can with Third-party tools, but may reappear after Windows OS upgrades.

The Your Phone apps works best with Samsung devices.