Microsoft Authenticator's Android Backup Switch Is Coming in January — Google One Takes Over - TechRepublic
Losing an Android phone could soon mean relying on Google One to recover Microsoft Authenticator codes. Microsoft is changing the app’s backup system, giving users another setting to check before replacing their devices.
Beginning in January 2027, Microsoft Authenticator on Android will shift from Microsoft-account cloud backups to Google One. The updated backup and restore experience is expected to roll out in mid-January and will require Google One backup and an Android screen lock.
Everyday authentication will remain unchanged, but recovery has limits. Some credentials still require users to sign in again or re-register, creating an additional consideration for employees and IT teams managing device replacements.
Google One replaces Microsoft-account backups
Microsoft confirmed the rollout in an October 27 announcement covering worldwide availability and U.S. government cloud environments, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD.
Currently, Android users enable Cloud Backup in Authenticator and select a personal Microsoft account for recovery....
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