New Outlook app and updates rubbish

Julianna Varadi 20 Reputation points
2025-08-21T20:38:34.2533333+00:00

Since my new phone had new outlook installed I have had nothing but problems. Old outlook on my previous phone (both samsung) works much better than 2024 outlook plus all updates to date. Why? Attachments do not open. They download? Some fail completely. Pdfs. PNG. WORD. EXCEL. Wave files. Nothing. Also searches no longer work? Folders are not complete and as at today I cannot report spam or phishing ? Blocking emails is also not possible on my new phone outlook. Ive spent a year talking to outlook app on my phone. Nothing has worked. I have to carry 2 phones. My old one for email. Stupid. Why?

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  1. AceRobertT 13,710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-21T22:59:09.1+00:00

    Hello Julianna. The issues you are seeing with the 2024-2025 Outlook mobile app like broken attachment handling, failed searches, missing folders and turned-off spam/phishing reporting are a result of the major architectural adjustments Microsoft is making in the new Outlook experience. These changes were to "unify outlook" across platforms, but result in compatibility and performance issues widely on mobile devices, especially for Android devices and most notably Samsung phones. The reasons for this, and other glitches or problems is the app's reliance on cloud rendering and indexing which is affecting local file access and search limitations/offerings).

    Unfortunately, there is no way to rollback to a previous version of the app, nor a comprehensive fix. At this time, the best recommendation is to use Outlook Web in your mobile web browser which retains full functionality including attachment access, spam reporting, and folder management. All mobile Outlook users are encouraged to also offer feedback through the app or via Microsoft Feedback Hub.

    Best regards,


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