Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Teams users have been told to update the mobile app by October
- Failing to do so means access to the calendar feature will be lost
- The update doesn’t impact desktop users
Microsoft has issued a warning to users that they must update the Teams mobile app soon, or risk losing calendar access.
Users still have a few months before they need to carry out the update, with Microsoft stating that it must be done by October of this year.
The recommendation from Microsoft does not affect desktop users. Read on to find out how to ensure you have the latest version, and how to update the mobile app.
Countdown to Updating Microsoft Teams App
Microsoft has issued a statement recommending that Microsoft Teams users update their mobile apps before October. Those that don’t will lose access to the calendar function of the app, an integral feature of the tool.
The recommendation is applicable to users on iOS and Android, though doesn’t affect desktop users.
This just in! View
the top business tech deals for 2026 👨💻
The app versions that users need to update to are:
- iOS: 8.9.0 (build 8.9.77.2026092302) or higher
- Android: 1416/1.0.0.2026122504 or higher
Want to know how to record a Teams call? Read our step-by-step guide
How to Update the Microsoft Teams Mobile App
In order to update the Microsoft Teams app, you’ll need to head to your device’s app store, whether that’s the Apple App store or the Google Play store.
- Click on the Profile Icon in the top right corner
- Locate the Upcoming Automatic Updates or Available Updates section
- Scroll to the Microsoft Teams entry
- Click Update
There will also be the option to enable automatic updates, which you may wish to do to remove any concerns like this in the future.
If you are using a company device that is locked down and you’re unable to select this option, you should speak to your tech department about the update.
Regular Updates to Microsoft Teams
If you’re on the fence about enabling automatic updates, or manually regularly updating to the most recent version, it’s worth looking at how frequently Microsoft adds to the Teams platform.
In the past couple of months, Microsoft has added new features to the iOS and Android apps, including files preview functionality, meeting impersonation alerts, and Proximity Join for Teams Rooms, to name a few.
You can see a run down of all the latest features added to Microsoft Teams on the updated official blog.
