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Here's how to set or change Default Device in Phone Link in Windows.
i. There are a few things you can try if the default device is not changing in Phone Link in Windows.
Check if the phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the computer. Phone Link uses Wi-Fi to connect to your phone, so if your phone is not connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer, it will not be able to find the default device.
Make sure that Phone Link is turned on on both your phone and your computer. To turn on Phone Link on your phone, open the Settings app, go to Apps & notifications - Advanced - Link to Windows, and make sure that the switch is turned on. To turn on Phone Link on your computer, open the Phone Link app, and make sure that the switch is turned on.
Restart your phone and your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix a lot of problems. Restarting your phone and your computer will refresh the connections between them and may fix the problem with the default device.
Unpair and re-pair your phone with your computer. To unpair your phone, open the Phone Link app on your computer, and click on the three dots in the top right corner of the window. Select "Unpair" and then follow the instructions. To re-pair your phone, open the Phone Link app on your computer, and click on the "Add a phone" button. Follow the instructions to pair your phone with your computer.
Update the drivers for your phone. If you are still having problems, you can try updating the drivers for your phone. To update the drivers, go to the website of the manufacturer of your phone and download the latest drivers for your phone. Once you have downloaded the drivers, install them on your computer.
Contact Microsoft support. If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help. They may be able to help you identify and fix the problem.

ii. If the default device is missing in Phone Link in Windows, you can try the following:
Check if your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. Phone Link uses Wi-Fi to connect to your phone, so if your phone is not connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer, it will not be able to find the default device.
Make sure that Phone Link is turned on on both your phone and your computer. To turn on Phone Link on your phone, open the Settings app, go to Apps & notifications - Advanced Link to Windows, and make sure that the switch is turned on. To turn on Phone Link on your computer, open the Phone Link app, and make sure that the switch is on.
Restart your phone and your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix a lot of problems. Restarting your phone and your computer will refresh the connections between them and may fix the problem with the default device.
Unpair and re-pair your phone with your computer. To unpair your phone, open the Phone Link app on your computer, and click on the three dots in the top right corner of the window. Select "Unpair" and then follow the instructions. To re-pair your phone, open the Phone Link app on your computer, and click on the "Add a phone" button. Follow the instructions to pair your phone with your computer.
Update the drivers for your phone. If you are still having problems, you can try updating the drivers for your phone. To update the drivers, go to the website of the manufacturer of your phone and download the latest drivers for your phone. Once you have downloaded the drivers, install them on your computer.
Contact Microsoft support. If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help. They may be able to help you identify and fix the problem.
Here are some additional tips to help you avoid having problems with Phone Link in Windows:
Make sure that your phone and your computer are up to date with the latest software.
Make sure that your phone and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Avoid using a VPN or proxy server when using Phone Link.
If you are having trouble connecting your phone to your computer, you can try restarting your phone and your computer.
If you are still having trouble, you can contact Microsoft support for help.