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Microsoft apps keeps crashing on Android Device

Arun Jayaprakash 5 Reputation points
2026-01-14T08:21:38.02+00:00

The M 365 apps on my phone keeps crashing and its linked to my work account - facing the same issue with Teams, OneDrive, outlook etc. Tried to remove account from authenticator apps/ MDMs. Restarted, cleared cache etc- but nothing seems fixing the issue.

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  1. Gabriel-N 17,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-14T10:32:50.6666667+00:00

    Dear Arun Jayaprakash

    Thank you for reaching out Q&A Forum and for sharing all the steps you've already tried.

    Since you’ve gone through the standard troubleshooting, such as restarting the device, clearing cache, removing the work account from Authenticator/MDM, and reinstalling the apps, but the issue is still happening, I’d like to gather a bit more information and suggest a few next checks.

    Have you contacted your company’s IT admin yet? They may be able to help you re-enroll the device, reset the work profile, or review any device or compliance policies that might be causing conflicts and leading to the crashes. Sometimes a policy update or a misconfiguration on the backend can cause multiple Microsoft 365 apps to fail at the same time.

    I also want to better understand the situation so I can assist you more accurately:

    1. Did your work account function normally until recently, or has this been happening for a while?
    2. Did your phone receive any recent Android OS update or any major system update before the issue started?
    3. Is your personal account on this same device working normally, or do personal apps crash as well?
    4. Could you share the device model and Android OS version you're using?

    These details will help me investigate possible compatibility issues or patterns that might explain the crashes.

    Feel free to reply with more information when you can, I’m here to help.


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  2. AI answer

    2026-01-14T08:21:48.78+00:00

    If the Microsoft 365 apps on your Android device are crashing, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

    1. Check for Updates: Ensure that your apps and the Android operating system are up to date. Go to the Google Play Store and check for any available updates for the apps.
    2. Clear App Cache and Data: You mentioned clearing the cache, but also consider clearing the app data for each app (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook). This can sometimes resolve persistent issues.
      • Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Storage > Clear Data.
    3. Disable Battery Optimization: Battery optimization can sometimes interfere with app performance. Disable it for the affected apps:
      • Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization and select the apps to disable optimization.
    4. Check for Device Management Policies: Since your apps are linked to a work account, ensure that there are no conflicting policies from your organization's Mobile Device Management (MDM) that might be causing the crashes.
    5. Reinstall the Apps: Uninstall and then reinstall the affected apps. This can help reset any corrupted files that might be causing the crashes.
    6. Collect Diagnostic Information: If the issue persists, consider collecting diagnostic logs. For Outlook, you can do this by going to Settings > Help & Feedback > Collect Diagnostics. This information can be helpful if you need to contact support.

    If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to reach out to your IT support or Microsoft Support for further assistance.


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