The Your Phone app on Windows 10 is a native app that replaced the legacy Phone companion app in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809).It was rebranded again on March 31, 2022, and is now called Phone Link.
It lets you integrate your mobile device with your computer. You can seamlessly connect your Android mobile phone to your PC to access notifications, send and receive messages, make calls, view photos, and transfer files.
However, if you don’t use the app, it is better to uninstall it to recover storage space and declutter your system. Uninstalling Your Phone app on Windows is not straightforward, since it’s built-in and you can’t remove it from the Programs and Features list in Control Panel or Settings. Instead, you need to go the PowerShell route — here’s how to do it, step by step.
How do I uninstall Your Phone app on Windows 10?
- Open the Start menu, type PowerShell, then right-click on Windows PowerShell and choose Run as administrator.
- This is crucial because regular PowerShell won’t have the permissions needed to remove built-in apps. On some setups, this step feels kinda finicky — sometimes, PowerShell needs a reboot or a re-login to actually see the changes.
- Once PowerShell is running with admin rights, type this command exactly, then hit Enter:
- This command searches for the Your Phone (Phone Link) app package and wipes it out from your system for all users. It’s kinda like telling Windows, “Hey, just get rid of this app everywhere, ” which is why it’s powerful but also a little risky if you’re not sure about the command.
- In my experience, the first time I tried this on one machine, it kinda failed silently. A reboot afterward usually helps ensure it’s gone. If it didn’t work the first time, just try again — sometimes Windows catches on when you force remove system apps.
- After running the command, restart your PC to make sure all traces are cleared out. Sometimes, the app still shows up after the command, but a reboot usually clears the cache or reinitializes the system state. If it’s stubborn, do a full shutdown + startup cycle.
Step 1: Launch PowerShell as Admin
Step 2: Run the Removal Command
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft. YourPhone -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
Step 3: Restart the Computer
And voilà, the Your Phone app should be out of there. If you’d like to use it again later, just go open the Microsoft Store, search for Your Phone or Phone Link, and hit Install.
To be fair, this process works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, though the commands are the same. Remember, because Windows loves to make things a little harder than they should, removing built-in apps isn’t officially supported through Settings, but PowerShell makes it possible. Just keep in mind, some updates might reinstall it — so if it reappears, repeat the command or disable it from startup if you prefer.
If for some reason you find the app is still glitchy or unable to remove, consider checking for system updates, or Reset/Repair options in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. But on most machines, forcing removal via PowerShell gets rid of it cleanly.