‘Starting May 25’—Microsoft Shuts Down Outlook Lite On Android

InnovationCybersecurity‘Starting May 25’—Microsoft Shuts Down Outlook Lite On AndroidByZak Doffman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 12:40pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.No more Outlook LiteNurPhoto via Getty ImagesThis is your two week warning. Microsoft confirms that “starting May 25,” the Outlook Lite app for Android users “will be fully retired and will no longer provide mailbox functionality.” Time is now fast running out for millions of users. Microsoft’s advice is simple: “To continue enjoying a secure and feature-rich email experience, we recommend switching to Outlook Mobile.” That means no more access to the lightweight version of Outlook specifically designed for Android.No more Outlook LiteNurPhoto via Getty Images“Switching to Outlook Mobile” will ensure your secure access to your email accounts continues uninterrupted. But beware any emails that suggest clicking links or downloading new apps. The Outlook Lite deadline is well known and can now be exploited by attackers. Follow Microsoft’s official link instead.Microsoft watcher Neowin describes this deadline as the “final death date for Outlook Lite on Android." As an alternative to “finding Outlook Mobile manually” in Google’s Play Store, “there is also an Upgrade option inside the Outlook Lite app which will send you off to the Play Store to get the latest update.” if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload = function() { var iframeDoc = iframe.contentWindow.document; var script = iframeDoc.createElement('script'); script.src = '//cd.elements.video/player.js?cid=62cec241-7d09-4462-afc2-f72f8d8ef40a'; script.setAttribute('defer', '1'); script.setAttribute('t...