check before: 2026-01-19
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Intune, Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
By January 19, 2026, update to the latest Intune App SDK for iOS, Intune App Wrapper for iOS, and Company Portal for Android to avoid app launch blocks. Ensure iOS apps use SDK/wrapper versions 20.8.0+ (Xcode 16) or 21.1.0+ (Xcode 26). Notify users and consider enabling Conditional Launch policies.
Details:
Updated November 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Starting January 19, 2026, or soon after, we are making updates to improve the Intune mobile application management (MAM) service. This update will require iOS wrapped apps, iOS SDK integrated apps, and the Company Portal for Android to be updated to the latest versions to ensure applications stay secure and run smoothly. Important: If you do not update to the latest versions, users will be blocked from launching your app.
Note that the way Android updates, once one Microsoft application with the updated SDK is on the device and the Company Portal is updated to the latest version, Android apps will update, so this message is focused on iOS SDK/app wrapper updates. We recommend to always update your Android and iOS apps to the latest SDK or app wrapper to ensure that your app continues to run smoothly. Review the following GitHub announcements for more details on the specific impact:
SDK for iOS: Action Required: Update the MAM SDK in your application to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios Discussion #598 | GitHub
Wrapper for iOS: Action Required: Wrap your application with version 20.8.1+ to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios Discussion #143 | GitHub
If you have questions, leave a comment on the applicable GitHub announcement. Additionally, if you have not already, navigate to the applicable GitHub repository and subscribe to "Releases" and "Discussions" (Watch > Custom > select Releases, Discussions) to ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest SDK releases, updates, and other important announcements.
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2025-09-24
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2025-11-20
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft plans to release important updates for its mobile apps by January 19, 2026, requiring iOS users to update to the latest versions of the Intune App SDK and Intune App Wrapper, and Android users to update the Company Portal app to ensure apps function properly and update automatically.
Direct effects for Operations**
App Launch Blocks
If the Intune App SDK and Wrapper for iOS are not updated, users will be blocked from launching their apps, leading to disruption in daily operations.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/discussions/598, https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/discussions/143
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User Experience Degradation
Failure to update may result in degraded user experience due to security vulnerabilities and app instability, affecting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Application Developers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#conditional-launch, https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/20.8.0
Increased Support Tickets
Not updating will likely lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues, straining IT resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/releases/tag/21.1.0, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.windowsintune.companyportal
Compliance Risks
Using outdated SDKs may lead to compliance risks, as applications may not meet security standards required by the organization.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Security
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#conditional-launch, https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/20.8.1
User Notification Overload
If users are not notified in advance about the need to update, they may receive last-minute alerts, causing confusion and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Communications Team
- references: https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/discussions/143, https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-20 | MC prepare | Plan to make the changes below before December 15, 2025:
For apps using the Intune App SDK, you must update to the new version of the Intune App SDK for iOS: For apps built with XCode 16 use v20.8.0 - Release 20.8.0 - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios | GitHub For apps built with XCode 26 use v21.1.0 - Release 21.1.0 - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios | GitHub For apps using the wrapper, you must update to the new version of the Intune App Wrapping Tool for iOS: For apps built with XCode 16 use v20.8.1 - Release 20.8.1 - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios | GitHub For apps built with XCode 26 use v21.1.0 - Release 21.1.0 - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios | GitHub For tenants with policies targeted to iOS apps: Notify your users that they need to upgrade to the latest version of the Microsoft apps. You can find the latest version of the apps in the App store. For example, you can find the latest version of Microsoft Teams here and Microsoft Outlook here. Additionally, you have the option to enable the following Conditional Launch settings: The Min SDK version setting to block users if the app is using Intune SDK for iOS older than 20.8.0. The Min app version setting to warn users on older Microsoft apps. Note, this setting must be in a policy targeted to only the targeted app. For tenants with policies targeted to Android apps: Notify your users that they need to upgrade to the latest version (v5.0.6726.0) of the Intune Company Portal app. Additionally, you have the option to enable the following Conditional Launch device condition setting: The Min Company Portal version setting to warn users using a Company Portal app version older than 5.0.6726.0. https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596 https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/discussions/143 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/releases/tag/20.8.1 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/releases/tag/21.1.0 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/discussions/598 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/20.8.0 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/21.1.0 https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#conditional-launch https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.windowsintune.companyportal https://www.apple.com/app-store/ | Plan to make the changes below before January 19, 2026:
For apps using the Intune App SDK, you must update to the new version of the Intune App SDK for iOS: For apps built with XCode 16 use v20.8.0 - Release 20.8.0 - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios | GitHub For apps built with XCode 26 use v21.1.0 - Release 21.1.0 - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios | GitHub For apps using the wrapper, you must update to the new version of the Intune App Wrapping Tool for iOS: For apps built with XCode 16 use v20.8.1 - Release 20.8.1 - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios | GitHub For apps built with XCode 26 use v21.1.0 - Release 21.1.0 - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios | GitHub For tenants with policies targeted to iOS apps: Notify your users that they need to upgrade to the latest version of the Microsoft apps. You can find the latest version of the apps in the App store. For example, you can find the latest version of Microsoft Teams here and Microsoft Outlook here. Additionally, you have the option to enable the following Conditional Launch settings: The Min SDK version setting to block users if the app is using Intune SDK for iOS older than 20.8.0. The Min app version setting to warn users on older Microsoft apps. Note, this setting must be in a policy targeted to only the targeted app. For tenants with policies targeted to Android apps: Notify your users that they need to upgrade to the latest version (v5.0.6726.0) of the Intune Company Portal app. Additionally, you have the option to enable the following Conditional Launch device condition setting: The Min Company Portal version setting to warn users using a Company Portal app version older than 5.0.6726.0. https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596 https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-teams/id1113153706 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/discussions/143 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/releases/tag/20.8.1 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios/releases/tag/21.1.0 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/discussions/598 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/20.8.0 https://github.com/microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios/releases/tag/21.1.0 https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#conditional-launch https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.windowsintune.companyportal https://www.apple.com/app-store/ |
| 2025-11-20 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Summary | By December 15, 2025, update to the latest Intune App SDK and App Wrapper for iOS and the Company Portal for Android to avoid app launch blocks. Ensure iOS apps use SDK/wrapper versions 20.8.0+ (Xcode 16) or 21.1.0+ (Xcode 26). Notify users and consider enabling Conditional Launch policies. | By January 19, 2026, update to the latest Intune App SDK for iOS, Intune App Wrapper for iOS, and Company Portal for Android to avoid app launch blocks. Ensure iOS apps use SDK/wrapper versions 20.8.0+ (Xcode 16) or 21.1.0+ (Xcode 26). Notify users and consider enabling Conditional Launch policies. |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Last Updated | 09/24/2025 01:05:48 | 2025-11-19T23:21:46Z |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Messages | Starting December 15, 2025, or soon after, we are making updates to improve the Intune mobile application management (MAM) service. This update will require iOS wrapped apps, iOS SDK integrated apps, and the Company Portal for Android to be updated to the latest versions to ensure applications stay secure and run smoothly. Important: If you do not update to the latest versions, users will be blocked from launching your app.
Note that the way Android updates, once one Microsoft application with the updated SDK is on the device and the Company Portal is updated to the latest version, Android apps will update, so this message is focused on iOS SDK/app wrapper updates. We recommend to always update your Android and iOS apps to the latest SDK or app wrapper to ensure that your app continues to run smoothly. Review the following GitHub announcements for more details on the specific impact: SDK for iOS: Action Required: Update the MAM SDK in your application to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios Discussion #598 | GitHub Wrapper for iOS: Action Required: Wrap your application with version 20.8.1+ to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios Discussion #143 | GitHub If you have questions, leave a comment on the applicable GitHub announcement. Additionally, if you have not already, navigate to the applicable GitHub repository and subscribe to "Releases" and "Discussions" (Watch > Custom > select Releases, Discussions) to ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest SDK releases, updates, and other important announcements. | Updated November 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Starting January 19, 2026, or soon after, we are making updates to improve the Intune mobile application management (MAM) service. This update will require iOS wrapped apps, iOS SDK integrated apps, and the Company Portal for Android to be updated to the latest versions to ensure applications stay secure and run smoothly. Important: If you do not update to the latest versions, users will be blocked from launching your app. Note that the way Android updates, once one Microsoft application with the updated SDK is on the device and the Company Portal is updated to the latest version, Android apps will update, so this message is focused on iOS SDK/app wrapper updates. We recommend to always update your Android and iOS apps to the latest SDK or app wrapper to ensure that your app continues to run smoothly. Review the following GitHub announcements for more details on the specific impact: SDK for iOS: Action Required: Update the MAM SDK in your application to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/ms-intune-app-sdk-ios Discussion #598 | GitHub Wrapper for iOS: Action Required: Wrap your application with version 20.8.1+ to avoid end user impact - microsoftconnect/intune-app-wrapping-tool-ios Discussion #143 | GitHub If you have questions, leave a comment on the applicable GitHub announcement. Additionally, if you have not already, navigate to the applicable GitHub repository and subscribe to "Releases" and "Discussions" (Watch > Custom > select Releases, Discussions) to ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest SDK releases, updates, and other important announcements. |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Action Required By | 12/15/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-01-19T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-11-20 | MC End Time | 01/31/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-01T09:00:00Z |
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