Samsung has released an update for its Galaxy Connect app, bringing it to version 2.1.6.0. The update expands compatibility from Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptops to any Windows 11 PC running on Intel or AMD x64 processors. It also allows Galaxy smartphone users with third-party laptops from brands like Lenovo, ASUS, and Dell to access the same cross-device continuity features that were previously limited to Samsung hardware.
The app can be found in the Microsoft Store. To use it, users must sign in with the same Samsung account on both their Galaxy phone and Windows 11 PC.
What Galaxy Connect does and which PCs are supported
Galaxy Connect offers several continuity features that seamlessly link a Samsung Galaxy phone with a Windows PC. Users can easily copy and paste between devices, access phone storage directly from the PC, and continue browsing between devices by syncing open web pages. Additionally, the feature allows the Galaxy phone to serve as a secondary display for the PC.
Expanded support is limited to Intel and AMD x64-based Windows 11 devices. ARM-based PCs, including those that use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, are not compatible with version 2.1.6.0. Samsung has not announced whether ARM support could be added in a future update.
Previously, Galaxy Connect was available only on Galaxy Book laptops, restricting its use to a small group of Galaxy phone owners. The latest update extends these features to a wider range of Windows 11 devices that meet the hardware requirements.
