MC916298 – iOS Build now included in ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rule for Outlook on iOS (archived)

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check before: 2024-11-01

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Platform:

iOS, Online, US Instances, World tenant

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Change type:

Feature update, Admin impact

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Summary:
Starting mid-November 2024, Outlook on iOS will support specifying iOS build numbers in ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rules. Organizations can update existing rules to use this feature, but it's not mandatory. Review the 'New-ActiveSyncDeviceAccessRule' documentation for guidance.

Details:
We're making some changes to the ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rule DeviceOS parameters for Outlook on iOS.
Starting in mid-November, we will start supporting the operating system build number in addition to the operating system version number.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD) We will roll out this change in mid-November 2024

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Created:
2024-10-23

updated:
2024-10-23

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Risk of Access Issues
If organizations do not update their ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rules to include the new iOS build numbers, users with newer iOS versions may face access issues to their Exchange mailboxes, leading to potential disruptions in communication.
   - roles: IT Administrator, End User
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/new-activesyncdeviceaccessrule?view=exchange-ps

User Experience Degradation
Failure to adapt to the new rules may result in users experiencing degraded performance or inability to use Outlook on iOS effectively, impacting their productivity and overall satisfaction with the IT services.
   - roles: End User, Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/new-activesyncdeviceaccessrule?view=exchange-ps

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