Microsoft will be moving Microsoft Teams Android devices from “Android Device Administrator” to Intune “Android Open Source Project” (AOSP) device management later this year. AOSP device management will provide a more reliable experience, an improved deployment process for administrators, and serve as the foundation for future innovation and richer management capabilities across Teams Rooms, Teams panels, Teams phones, and Teams displays.
Steps for Organizations Using Intune:
Starting on May 15th, 2025 Microsoft Teams Android devices will begin receiving automatic firmware updates to migrate to Intune AOSP device management.
If the organization uses Intune to manage Teams Android devices, administrators will need to create new enrollment profiles and configuration/compliance policies in Intune. Once the AOSP device management-capable firmware is released in the Teams Admin Center, Administrators are required to install the firmware updates for each supported Teams device. This update will automatically unenroll the device from Device Administrator and re-enroll it with AOSP device management using the new enrollment profile.
How to Know When Firmware is Available:
When AOSP device management-compatible firmware is available for your devices, a firmware update will show as available in the Teams Admin Center, labeled as AOSP.
Preparing for the Update:
Initially, the AOSP device management firmware will be available as manual updates, giving organizations time to prepare the prerequisites and test the new firmware on selected devices. It will become a mandatory auto-update only after this manual update period. Your organization can start creating enrollment profiles and AOSP policies today, even before the firmware is generally available.
No Intune Enrollment? No Problem!
If your organization does not currently enroll Teams Android devices in Intune, there's no need to worry. Installing the new device firmware that supports AOSP device management will have no impact. Your devices will receive the new management applications, but no action is required beyond updating the devices to the new firmware once it's released.
Why This Change Matters:
Starting May 15, 2025, Microsoft Teams Android devices will begin receiving automatic firmware updates to migrate to AOSP device management. Without proper configuration, organizations may experience:
Key Teams Auto-Update Phases:
Microsoft's auto-update rollout follows a structured schedule in the Teams Admin Center:
Teams Meeting Room Pro License Update Rings:
Organizations using a Teams Meeting Room Pro license can define different update rings for their Microsoft Teams devices:
What Organizations Must Do Now:
To avoid operational disruptions, organizations should:
Firmware Availability Across Manufacturers:
When AOSP DM compatible firmware is available for your devices a firmware update will show as available for your Teams Device in Teams Admin Center labeled as AOSP.
Different device manufacturers have unique firmware release schedules:
Firmware updates cannot be paused, making pre-migration planning essential to avoid downtime.
Supported Devices for AOSP Migration:
All devices that are currently certified and supported for Microsoft Teams will migrate to AOSP device management, including:
Helient strongly recommends customers begin preparations now to avoid service disruptions and ensure full compatibility with Microsoft Teams AOSP migration. We at Helient can help you prepare for success. For more information and assistance with Microsoft Teams device management, contact our industry-leading experts at service@helient.com.