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Updated 15d10m2025 : Phone Link disconnects in 24h2 and Pixel 6a resolved
Phone link doesn't "go to sleep" but it disconnects when PC is logged off with Pixel 6a & Windows 11 24h2 Oct. 2025
Android system version 16 update 5 September 2025
PC settings > network & internet > advanced network settings >Network reset
PC Start > all >right click on phone link > more > app settings > reset
Android Check you have all the right Permissions set for Phone link including Location. This is important
App permissions to set : https://support.google.com/android/answer/9431959?hl=en#zippy=%2Ctypes-of-permissions
On phone set only 1 headphone or buds in connected devices
PC Control Panel > power options > change plan settings > change advanced power settings > hard disk > turn off hard disk > plugged in > never
PC go to Device manager > network adaptors > Intel Wi-Fi 6AX201160MHz right click > properties > power management > uncheck power saving items
New Belong Modem 5th gen. model DWA4135BLN replacement
If you still have issues > Open phone link > settings > devices > select Pixel 6a > remove > add device > follow the prompts
On Pixel > Battery > battery usage > link to windows > Allow background usage on > (select text) > unrestricted
On PC turn off screen saver > Start > search> screen saver > none > uncheck on resume display logon screen > apply > OK
Finish
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Keep all permissions and background activity enabled for consistent connection. If issues persist, remove and re-add the device in Phone Link. Ensure your Pixel 6a has the latest system update (Android 16, September 2025).
