check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams, Windows
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Admins of communities in Viva Engage will be able to update their community cover photo from Teams for iOS. This is already currently supported on Teams for Android or Windows, Mac, on the web.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-12-04
updated:
2026-01-08
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if the feature is not properly communicated, leading to difficulties in updating community cover photos.
- roles: Community Admins, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/whats-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/ba-p/3856780
Increased Support Tickets
Without proper preparation and training, there may be an increase in support tickets related to the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Community Admins
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/whats-new-in-microsoft-viva-october-2023/ba-p/3856780
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva is a platform designed to enhance employee experience, and one of its features, Viva Engage, allows for community building within an organization. A recent update has made it possible for community admins to update their community cover photos directly from the Teams app on iOS devices. Previously, this functionality was available on other platforms like Android, Windows, Mac, and the web, but now iOS users can also take advantage of this feature.
Think of a community cover photo like the storefront of a shop. Just as a shop owner might change the window display to reflect new products or a seasonal theme, community admins can update their cover photos to reflect the current focus or theme of their community. This can help keep the community space fresh and engaging for its members.
By allowing this update directly from an iOS device, Microsoft is making it easier for admins to manage their communities on the go. It's similar to being able to change the display in your shop window from your phone, without needing to be at the shop itself. This flexibility ensures that community admins can keep their spaces updated and relevant, no matter where they are.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-08 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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