MC1181212 High Major change
Microsoft Teams support for Android 8 remains, updates and fixes will no longer be provided
Summary AI-generated
Teams mobile app on Android 8 will stop receiving updates and bug fixes after December 2025; users can still sign in and use the app.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Identify users on Android 8 devices
- Communicate change to users and helpdesk
- Update internal documentation
- Encourage OS or device upgrade
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Original post from Microsoft
[Introduction]
To ensure the best experience and security for our users, Microsoft Teams will no longer release any updates or bug fixes to Teams on devices running Android 8 beginning December 2025. This change allows us to focus development efforts on newer Android versions that offer improved performance, security, and capabilities.
[When this will happen:]
This change will begin rolling out in late November 2025 and is expected to be completed by late December 2025.
[How this affects your organization:]
- Who is affected: Users in your organization who access Microsoft Teams on devices running Android 8.
- What will happen:
- Users on Android 8 will no longer receive latest updates or changes to Microsoft Teams mobile app after December 2025.
- Teams will continue to be supported on Android 8 so that users can sign-in and use the app.
- There is no impact to Teams on desktop, web, or other mobile platforms.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- Identify users in your organization who are using Android 8 devices. You can use the Microsoft Teams Admin Center or Microsoft Endpoint Manager to generate device reports.
- Communicate this change to affected users and helpdesk staff.
- Update internal documentation and support materials to reflect this change.
- Encourage users to upgrade their Android OS or switch to a supported device.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Microsoft Teams will stop providing updates and fixes for Android 8 devices starting December 2025, though the app will remain usable. This change rolls out from late November to December 2025. Organizations should identify affected users, communicate the change, and encourage OS upgrades or device changes.