Phone Link Won’t Generate a QR Code or PIN on Windows 11

The Phone Link app only works with a PC running Windows 10 (May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Phone Link only enables you to connect your Android phone to your Windows 11/10 PC. Some users report that they meet the “Phone Link won’t generate a QR code or PIN” issue.

There can be several causes for the issue, such as disabled Bluetooth, firewall interruption, outdated drivers, and issues within the Phone Link app itself, etc.

Method 1: Temporarily Turn off Windows Defender

To fix the “Phone Link won’t generate a QR code or PIN” error, you can try to disable antivirus and firewall software. To disable Windows Defender temporarily, you can refer to this post: 3 Ways to Disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10. 

After you temporarily disable Windows Defender, wait for a few minutes and check to see if the issue has been fixed. Then, you can turn on your Windows Defender again.

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Method 2: Check Your Network Connection

If your Internet connection is unstable or disabled, the “Phone Link won’t generate a QR code or PIN on Windows 11” issue can easily happen. To rule out this possibility, you can check whether other Internet-connected devices can use the Internet normally. You can also restart the router or modem to have a try.

Method 3: Reset the Phone Link App

If your network is working fine, try to reset the Phone Link app. Here is how to do that:

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings.

2. Go to Apps > Installed apps and find the Phone Link app.

3. Click on the three horizontal dots at the right end and select Advanced options.

4. Navigate to the Reset section and click on the Reset button.

5. Restart the Phone Link app and try generating the QR code or PIN.

Method 4: Use a Different Microsoft Account

If the above solutions are not working, try connecting your phone to your computer using a different Microsoft account. When you link your phone to your PC, you can use your Microsoft account to seamlessly access your content. If you only have a Microsoft account, use this guide to create another one and try your luck.

Final Words

These are the common fixes to solve the “Phone Link won’t generate a QR code or PIN” issue on Windows 11. Choose one way to try. Hope this post can help you a lot.