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Microsoft Authenticator for Android switches to Google One for password backup
Key points
- Microsoft Authenticator Android drops its own backup.
- Google One will handle password backups for Android.
- Users must enable Authenticator in Google One settings.
- Change takes effect in January 2027.
Backup Method Change
Microsoft Authenticator for Android is changing its password backup mechanism. The application will no longer use Microsoft Account backup for one-time password connections. Instead, it will integrate with Google One for this functionality.
Implementation Details
This shift means that Android users will need to enable Microsoft Authenticator within their Google One backup settings on their devices. The change is scheduled to take effect starting in January 2027.
Precedent and Context
This move mirrors Microsoft's existing approach on iOS, where Microsoft Authenticator already utilizes iCloud Backup for storing one-time passwords and account information. The change standardizes the backup approach across different mobile operating systems by leveraging platform-native backup solutions.
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Microsoft Authenticator on Android will discontinue its proprietary password backup feature, transitioning to Google One for this service. This change, effective January 2027, requires users to enable Microsoft Authenticator within Google One's backup settings.