Microsoft is shutting down Outlook Lite for Android, with the full shutdown completing six weeks after the May 25, 2026 deadline, and mailbox access and app functionality will be disabled.

Outlook Lite’s shutdown follows an earlier retirement of the app in October 2025 as Microsoft completes the transition to the full Outlook Mobile app.

Users can migrate by manually installing Outlook Mobile from the Google Play Store or via an Upgrade option within Outlook Lite to reach the latest version.

Existing Outlook Lite data can be accessed by signing into Outlook Mobile, with users directed to download the standard Outlook app.

Industry context suggests a broader consolidation of Microsoft Android apps, with Outlook Mobile positioned as the primary client going forward.

Outlook Lite, launched in 2022, offered a lighter version of Outlook for low-storage devices and slower internet regions.

New Outlook Lite installations have been blocked for the past six months, indicating a user base skewed toward older or less capable devices.

Existing Outlook Lite accounts will not be deleted, but the app will lose functionality and navigation after the deadline passes.

Microsoft directs users to switch to Outlook Mobile for continued access to emails, calendars, and attachments with tighter mobile security.

Microsoft provides links to Android and iOS Outlook mobile offerings as the recommended solution, ensuring cross‑platform access.

The move is framed as maintaining secure, feature-rich email access by transitioning to Outlook Mobile.

Outlook Lite was slated for removal from the Google Play Store in October 2025 and will lose functionality for existing users next month.