Microsoft to Block Exchange Online Access for Outdated Mobile Devices
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Microsoft will block mobile devices running outdated Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) versions below 16.1 from accessing Exchange Online starting March 1, 2026. This change affects devices using native email apps but not those using Outlook Mobile or on-premises Exchange Server installations. The update is part of Microsoft's effort to enhance security and compatibility, requiring devices to use EAS 16.1 or later. Popular email apps from Google and Samsung are being updated to support the newer protocol, while Apple's iOS Mail app already complies with the requirement. Microsoft has provided a PowerShell command for IT administrators to identify affected devices within their organizations.
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16.12.2025 14:53 1 articles · 4h ago
Microsoft to Block Exchange Online Access for Outdated Mobile Devices
Microsoft announced that it will block mobile devices running outdated Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) versions below 16.1 from accessing Exchange Online starting March 1, 2026. This change affects devices using native email apps but not those using Outlook Mobile or on-premises Exchange Server installations. The update is part of Microsoft's effort to enhance security and compatibility, requiring devices to use EAS 16.1 or later. Popular email apps from Google and Samsung are being updated to support the newer protocol, while Apple's iOS Mail app already complies with the requirement. Microsoft has provided a PowerShell command for IT administrators to identify affected devices within their organizations.
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- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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Microsoft will block Exchange Online access for devices running EAS versions below 16.1 starting March 1, 2026.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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The change affects devices using native email apps and Exchange Online, not Outlook Mobile or on-premises Exchange Server installations.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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EAS 16.1 was released in June 2016 as part of Exchange Server and Exchange Online.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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Google and Samsung are updating their email applications to support EAS 16.1.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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Apple's iOS Mail app already supports EAS 16.1 since iOS 10.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53
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Microsoft provided a PowerShell command to help IT administrators identify affected devices.
First reported: 16.12.2025 14:531 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft to block Exchange Online access for outdated mobile devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 14:53