check before: 2025-11-19
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Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps
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Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Apps admin center now offers enhanced rollback in Cloud Update (public preview), allowing IT admins to roll back updates by device, group, or all devices. This improves flexibility, control, and productivity while supporting Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamlined management via the Monthly Enterprise profile page.
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Introduction
We're excited to announce new enhancements to the rollback feature in Cloud Update, available in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center (config.office.com). These updates provide IT admins with greater flexibility and control, making it even easier to keep Microsoft 365 Apps current, secure, and Copilot-ready, while ensuring a safety net for your organization.
With the latest improvements, you can now roll back updates by device, group, or across all eligible devices, helping you quickly address issues and maintain productivity with minimal disruption.
When this will happen
Public Preview (Worldwide): The enhanced rollback experience is rolling out now and will be available to all Cloud Update customers over the coming weeks.
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2025-11-19
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2025-11-19
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Rollback Feature Implementation
If the enhanced rollback feature is implemented without proper preparation, IT admins may face challenges in managing device updates, leading to potential downtime or inconsistent application versions across devices, which can disrupt user workflows.
- roles: IT Admin, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/best-practices/adopting-cloud-update
User Experience Disruption
Without adequate testing and preparation, rolling back updates could result in users experiencing outdated features or security vulnerabilities, negatively impacting their productivity and overall satisfaction with Microsoft 365 Apps.
- roles: End User, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/cloud-update, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/best-practices/adopting-cloud-update
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explanation for non-techies**
The Microsoft 365 Apps admin center has introduced a new feature that allows IT administrators to roll back software updates more efficiently. Imagine you have a large team working on a project, and you decide to update everyone's software to the latest version. However, after the update, you notice that some team members are experiencing issues that affect their work. The new rollback feature is like having an "undo" button for these updates. It allows you to revert the software to its previous version, either for individual devices, specific groups, or all devices, minimizing disruptions and maintaining productivity.
This feature is particularly useful when you have different groups within your organization, each with unique needs. For example, if your marketing team is experiencing issues with the new update but your finance team is not, you can choose to roll back the update only for the marketing team. This is similar to being able to selectively undo changes in a shared document without affecting everyone else’s work.
The update process is integrated into the Monthly Enterprise profile page, which acts like a central control panel. From there, you can manage updates and rollbacks easily. This is akin to having a dashboard in your car that lets you control various functions without needing to open the hood and tinker with the engine.
In summary, the enhanced rollback capabilities provide more control and flexibility, allowing organizations to manage software updates more effectively. This ensures that any issues can be quickly addressed, keeping your team productive and your software secure.
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