M365 Changelog: Default admin password for Android devices in Teams admin center

MC674690 – Microsoft is introducing a change in the way default admin passwords are managed in the configuration profiles for Android based Teams devices in Teams admin center.

Starting mid-September, 2023, Microsoft will no longer display the value of the default admin password set in the configuration profiles. This change is designed to further enhance the device security.

Note: If your organization does not utilize Android based Teams devices you can safely disregard this message.

How this will affect your organization:

Administrators using Teams admin center to manage Teams devices will see the following changes in the configuration profiles for Android based Teams devices that include Phones, Displays, Panels and Teams Rooms on Android:

1. The value of the default admin password set in a configuration profile will no longer be visible.
2. Admins can still utilize the setting to reset the default admin password as needed.
3. To clear the admin password that is set on the device, admins can now select the box that reads “Clear admin default password”, save the profile, and assign to the applicable devices.

What you need to do to prepare:

This is for your awareness; no action is required from you. If you have any questions or require further assistance regarding this change, please reach out to our support team.