Samsung expands Galaxy Connect to all Windows 11 PCs

9 articles · Updated · WindowsLatest · Apr 30

The 1 April update adds copy-paste, phone file browsing and cross-screen control beyond Galaxy Book laptops, though the 307MB app requires Windows 11, x64 hardware and Samsung account sign-in.
In testing on a Lenovo Windows 11 laptop with a Galaxy M34, Multi Control worked after manual setup, but Storage Share stayed empty and some features still depend on separate downloads.
The move broadens Samsung-Microsoft integration for Galaxy phone users, but the report says Phone Link remains more reliable and feature-rich, leaving Galaxy Connect mainly useful for Samsung's distinctive Multi Control feature.

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