Microsoft Teams AOSP Migration: What You Need to Know

Microsoft is initiating a major shift in how Teams-enabled Android devices are managed—and it’s happening whether you’re ready or not. Starting May 15, 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing automatic firmware updates on Teams Android devices as part of the global Microsoft Teams AOSP migration.

The goal? Transition all Android-based Teams devices to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) management through Microsoft Intune. This move replaces legacy Android Device Administrator methods and sets the foundation for more modern, secure, and scalable device management.

But there’s a catch: These firmware updates can’t be paused or delayed.

Rollout Phases You Can’t Opt Out Of

Microsoft has detailed a strict three-phase update cycle:

• Validation Phase (0–15 days): Limited early access
• General Phase (16–45 days): Default rollout window for most organizations
• Final Phase (46–60 days): Catch-all enforcement for remaining devices

These automatic updates apply to all Teams Android devices, including collaboration bars, Teams panels, and display units—regardless of manufacturer. The migration will roll out worldwide, including GCC and GCC High environments, and is expected to complete by late August 2025.

Why the Microsoft Teams AOSP Migration Matters

For AV and IT professionals, especially those managing Microsoft Teams Rooms, this change goes beyond firmware. It alters the underlying management architecture of Teams devices—and failure to meet the AOSP prerequisites can result in devices signing out or becoming temporarily unusable.

In live meeting environments, that’s more than inconvenient—it’s a disruption that undermines trust in the AV system.

This is especially critical for enterprise, higher ed, and public sector environments where Teams Room functionality is mission-critical. Being signed out during an update means manual reconfiguration, downtime, and potential support escalations that could have been avoided with proactive planning.

What You Need to Do Now

To prepare for the Microsoft Teams AOSP migration, AV/IT teams should:

• Review AOSP readiness steps in the Teams Admin Center
• Ensure devices are properly enrolled in Microsoft Intune with AOSP configuration
• Check firmware compatibility and update schedules
• Alert on-site teams and stakeholders about potential sign-out risks

Microsoft has made it clear: There are no exceptions or extensions for delaying these updates.

A Shift That Signals a Larger Trend

This is more than just a firmware upgrade—it’s a strategic pivot toward unified Android device management under the AOSP framework. Microsoft is future-proofing its device ecosystem, and AV/IT teams need to evolve alongside it.

The Microsoft Teams AOSP migration reinforces a broader trend: cloud-managed, secure, and standardized device fleets are now the norm—not the exception.

If you haven’t started assessing your Teams Android environment, now is the time. The update clock starts ticking on May 15, and once the final phase hits, it may be too late to prevent disruption.