Oppo smartphones are set to seamlessly integrate with PCs and laptops running on Microsoft’s Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems, as Phone Link and Link to Windows support is added. At the 2023 Oppo Developers Conference, it was announced that both Oppo and Microsoft will be extending this support to Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme phones. However, the compatible handsets will need a software update to the latest version of ColorOS (Oppo), OxygenOS (OnePlus), and Realme UI (Realme) to access these features.
Expanding Compatibility
Microsoft’s Phone Link app was previously exclusive to the company’s Surface devices, and select phones from Samsung and Honor. However, the company’s support page has recently been updated to include four new entries — Oppo Find series, Oppo Reno series, OnePlus series, and Realme series. It’s worth noting that the support page does not list specific smartphone models, with Samsung and Honor devices being included under different sections. Additionally, Samsung’s smartphones are also listed under an RCS messaging section, but phones from the three Chinese OEMs are not included in this list.
Enhanced Functionality
According to Microsoft’s support page, the Oppo Find series, Oppo Reno series, OnePlus series, and Realme series will now support Phone Link, Link to Windows, Phone screen (remotely displaying your phone screen), and Apps (allowing you to mirror apps running on your smartphone). This means that users can sync their clipboard, quickly share files, view images from their camera roll, pick up phone calls, and answer texts — all without reaching for their phone.
Software Update Requirements
Owners of Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme phones will need to wait for a software update to add Phone Link support, similar to Samsung phones. The features were announced alongside ColorOS 14, so it is expected that Oppo Find and Oppo Reno series owners will get support for the feature when the update arrives. As for OnePlus and Realme phones, they will have to wait for OxygenOS 14 and Realme UI 5 to access these capabilities.
Conclusion
This major development underscores the ongoing collaboration between Oppo and Microsoft, signaling a significant advancement in user experience for phone and PC integration. With the introduction of support for Phone Link and Link to Windows, users of Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme smartphones can look forward to a more seamless and convenient computing experience.