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Can't transfer One Note into my new account

Robert Baker 0 Reputation points
2026-05-18T21:37:54.61+00:00

Error Code in One Note and stating that I am not a licensed user of my account

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Android
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 71,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-18T22:26:06.5066667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    I also noticed you posted this under Android, to help narrow down the issue:

    1. What exact error code or message do you see in OneNote?
    2. Are both accounts personal Microsoft accounts or is one a work/school account?
    3. Are you trying to transfer notebooks from the old account to the new one, or just sign in and sync?
    4. Does the issue happen only on your Android device, or also on OneNote web or PC?

    In the meantime, if you haven’t already, please try to completely uninstalling all Office/Microsoft 365 apps on the Android device, then reinstalling them before signing back in with the licensed account:

    • Remove both accounts from OneNote and other Office apps
    • Uninstall all Microsoft 365/Office apps
    • Restart the Android device
    • Reinstall OneNote from the Play Store
    • Sign in first with only the licensed account

    You can also test signing in here: https://www.onenote.com

    If it works on the web but not on Android, it may point more to an app cache/token issue on the device.

    Please share the exact error code/message so we can narrow it down further.


    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

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  2. Robert Baker 0 Reputation points
    2026-05-18T22:21:13.5266667+00:00

    I have licenses for both accounts. I need remote assistance as I have tried with Dell Pro Support assist and they state that it is a Microsoft issue.

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