check before: 2025-07-30
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Teams
Platform:
Android, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is updating authentication for Android-based Teams devices to enhance security. Organizations managing these devices must update to specified app versions by December 31, 2025, to avoid service disruption. Key dates include July 31, 2025, and September 30, 2025, for transitioning to modern authentication.
Details:
If your organization does not manage one or more certified Microsoft Teams Android devices, you can safely ignore this message.
Your organization manages one or more certified Microsoft Teams Android devices, such as Teams Phone devices, Teams Panels, Teams Displays, and Teams Rooms on Android (MTRA). To enhance security capabilities such as Continuous Access Evaluation and IP-based conditional access enforcement, Microsoft is transitioning these devices to modern, secure authentication using Entra ID (AAD) based tokens.
These changes will impact how devices authenticate to Teams services. This update provides key dates, required versions, and important cautions-especially for tenants using Teams Displays.
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2025-06-06
updated:
2025-06-06
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is transitioning Android-based devices to modern authentication using Entra ID tokens, requiring updates by December 31, 2025, to ensure continued service and enhanced security, with key dates for automatic switching and full compliance by September 30, 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Service Disruption
Failure to update Teams Android devices by the deadline may lead to service disruption, preventing users from accessing Teams services.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-important-updates-for-android-based-teams/ba-p/3851230
Security Vulnerabilities
Not transitioning to modern authentication may expose the organization to security vulnerabilities due to reliance on legacy authentication methods.
- roles: IT Security Officers, System Administrators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-important-updates-for-android-based-teams/ba-p/3851230
User Experience Degradation
If devices are not updated, users may experience degraded performance or inability to use certain features of Teams, impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-important-updates-for-android-based-teams/ba-p/3851230
Increased Support Tickets
Failure to prepare for the authentication change may lead to an increase in support tickets from users facing issues with Teams access.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-important-updates-for-android-based-teams/ba-p/3851230
Compliance Risks
Not adhering to the update schedule may result in compliance risks, especially for organizations with strict data protection regulations.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-important-updates-for-android-based-teams/ba-p/3851230
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Enhanced Security Protocols
The transition to modern authentication using Entra ID tokens will significantly improve security for Teams devices. This includes features like Continuous Access Evaluation and IP-based conditional access enforcement, which can help prevent unauthorized access and ensure that only compliant devices can connect to Teams services.
- next-steps: Conduct a security audit to identify potential vulnerabilities in current authentication methods. Plan and execute a phased rollout of the required app updates to ensure all devices are compliant by the deadline.
- roles: IT Security Manager, System Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-modern-authentication-for-android/ba-p/3721561
User Experience Consistency
By ensuring that all Teams Android devices are updated to the required versions, end users will experience no change in their Teams experience. This consistency is crucial for user satisfaction and productivity, as it minimizes disruptions during the transition to modern authentication.
- next-steps: Develop a communication plan to inform users about the upcoming changes and provide support during the update process. Schedule training sessions if necessary to familiarize users with any new features post-update.
- roles: User Experience Designer, IT Support Specialist, Training Coordinator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/hardware-requirements-for-the-teams-app
Streamlined Device Management
Updating all Teams devices to the specified versions will allow for centralized management and monitoring through Entra ID. This will simplify administrative tasks and improve the overall efficiency of IT operations, as IT staff can manage access and security policies more effectively.
- next-steps: Evaluate current device management practices and identify areas for improvement. Implement a device management solution that integrates with Entra ID to streamline the monitoring and management of Teams devices.
- roles: IT Manager, Device Management Administrator, Network Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise-mobility-security/enterprise-mobility-security-overview
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