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Outlook Android email widget blank or not updating on Galaxy Z Fold 8 — disable Screen Sender

On my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Outlook email widget would not display or update emails, even though email worked inside the Outlook app. I repeatedly tried the commonly recommended fixes, including removing and recreating the widget, restarting the…

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asked 2026-08-27T02:46:30.14+00:00
Vincent Criscione 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-27T08:00:00.61+00:00
Victor1-V 12,675 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook Synchronize Contacts Subfolders with Android

I currently have 2 folders and 4 contacts folders - see pic. I ONLY want the Main Contacts folder to sync with my phone. I've made sure to UN-tick "Show this folder as an email address book" for all 3 OLD contacts. The 3 OLD contact…

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asked 2026-08-27T01:38:01.29+00:00
Kristie Forsberg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-27T01:38:35.9633333+00:00

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How the HELL to I add an Outlook account to GMAIL.

Tried every which way. Tried both Copilot and Gemini. No dice. Has Microsoft permanently blocked it? Can't we all just get along?

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asked 2026-03-15T22:41:43.0366667+00:00
DaleWebb-7341 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-25T12:53:30.0633333+00:00
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I have an android 'phone and can't see my junk mail

I do not get my junk mail on my 'phone and there is something which has gone into junk on my laptop which I need to click on on my phone but it is not there. How do I allow junk on my 'phone? It just is nowhere to be seen and I don't know how to allow it…

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asked 2026-05-17T19:24:00.7033333+00:00
glynn burrows 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-25T12:37:57.1033333+00:00
Jenkins, Ta'Kaylah 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Outlook and Android - Todo add in does not sync -'sync failed'

My last sync that actually worked was back in March - it is August now. Tried all the suggestion online. The web version syncs fine, the android app itself works fine, it is just the add-in feature in Outlook app that 'fails' to sync. So, what is my…

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asked 2026-08-21T10:00:10.1466667+00:00
Gunay Kayahan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-23T20:24:57.17+00:00
Gunay Kayahan 0 Reputation points
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Cannot Send emails via Outlook from my Mobile Android phone. I can receive emails.

I cannot send emails via Outlook from my Mobile Android Phone. I can receive emails. I cannot send Attachments from my Mobile Android Phone via Outlook.

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asked 2026-08-23T16:11:52.9233333+00:00
Delinda Sanchelli 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-23T19:47:08.8566667+00:00
Brian Tillman 26,850 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I cannot login to my @live email account using Outlook on my android phone

I cannot login to my @live.co.uk email account using Outlook on my Android phone. I input my password correctly using the app and am met with an error message saying 'unable to authenticate' It's causing me a lot of issues not being able to access…

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asked 2026-08-21T02:48:40.1233333+00:00
rhys pugh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-23T07:53:24.06+00:00
Chloe-V 12,020 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Linking computer Outlook calendar to cell phone

Link my desktop Outlook calendar to Samsung Z Flip 7 cell phone.

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asked 2026-08-21T17:17:27.63+00:00
Thomas Malvich 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-22T23:38:55.17+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 84,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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syncing computer calender to phone

I have microsoft office 2021, for my outlook and calender on computer, but cant seem to get my calender show my appointments etc on my android phone, I need some non technical jargon simple language how do I get it, when I used to have it, till my…

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asked 2026-08-14T05:04:35.81+00:00
Bob Tidd 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T14:05:08.74+00:00
Vikki-T 8,960 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot log in to Outlook account on a new phone

I cannot log into my outlook account on a new phone

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asked 2026-08-20T18:37:11.9766667+00:00
Anthony Lewis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T22:04:20.6866667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 84,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Outlook for Android wouldn't provide an option to add AOL-Verizon email address as IMAP account

I'm trying to get my email to work in Outlook for Android on a new Moto G Stylus (2025), I believe running Android 16. I have an old Verizon email address hosted by AOL, that feeds into Outlook on my desktop, and to all my previous android cell phones. …

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asked 2026-08-11T18:50:54.9033333+00:00
SaraBishop-6333 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T14:56:44.07+00:00
SaraBishop-6333 0 Reputation points
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Outlook not functioning on new Samsung Z8 phone.

Despite multiple efforts by me, Samsung and Best Buy Geek Squad support, Outlook is not functioning on my new Samsung Z8 Flip phone. Why is Microsoft Outlook not operating on my phone?

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asked 2026-08-15T15:26:16.03+00:00
Paul D. Ventura 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T01:28:36.3466667+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,055 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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outlook stopped sending and receiving after I replaced my galaxy phone

My New Outlook account suddenly stopped sending and receiving emails after I replaced my phone, a Samsung galaxy

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asked 2026-08-16T00:48:44.4166667+00:00
Michael Jacula 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T01:27:30.8833333+00:00
Hendrix-V 18,055 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to connect calendar / contacts from Outlook.com on Android phone

Earlier it was possible to add my outlook.com account directly to Android, and not through the outlook app. The reason - calendar of mobile Outlook is trash (also google calendar is trash) and task reminders disappear 1 hour after the reminder. Also…

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asked 2025-08-30T08:19:50.5833333+00:00
Bozhidar Gyulmezov 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-18T16:16:25.8666667+00:00
Kavya Vaghela 0 Reputation points
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Email Hacked by Bot and hacked associated email

Hello Microsoft Support, My Outlook email account was compromised yesterday, Monday 17 August 2026, at approximately 22:22 UK time. I have already taken all the security measures I can: ·        Deleted the Outlook app from my devices ·        Signed out…

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asked 2026-08-18T14:16:41.32+00:00
Casey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-18T14:57:31.5266667+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 49,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Someone has disconnected my account

Can you switch me back on as my account has been disconnected I dont know this happened

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asked 2026-08-17T15:49:37.14+00:00
johnny murray 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T16:29:44.67+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 49,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Cannot access email account

I cannot access ******@outlook.com and I need to because all of me work payslips, and all of my bills get sent to that account...my old phone died and I am using an old one and I don't know my password

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asked 2026-08-17T06:27:03.6933333+00:00
Paul Dwarte 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T07:01:07.26+00:00
DaveM121 922K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Outlook items not syncing between PC and android devices

We just got two new Android phones. I set up Outlook on each identically. In the "Manage Account" settings it's listed as "Outlook". Emails don't sync on the phones. If we go to settings and "reset account" the emails…

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asked 2026-08-15T18:09:19.87+00:00
Deb_Doug 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-15T19:14:52.69+00:00
Stefan Blom 349.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Authentication error prevents Hotmail login via Gmail on android

I am currently unable to login to my Hotmail on my android phone because of an authentication issue. The following pop up is displayed for a few seconds and then it refuses to sign in. I have always used Hotmail via Gmail on my android devices in the…

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asked 2026-08-15T13:03:47.33+00:00
Fbrem 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-15T13:57:56.32+00:00
Manoel Barros 21,640 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to never get asked for a passkey again by anyone at anytime

I hate this passkey requirement for Outlook. How do I get rid of it permanently?

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asked 2025-12-18T19:39:52.1466667+00:00
Stephen Paquelet 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T15:55:05.5966667+00:00
Hornblower409 13,475 Reputation points