Microsoft Teams Drops Support for Android Devices Running Custom ROMs
A user lost access to Microsoft Teams on their Android phone after the company discontinued web app support for devices running custom ROMs, effectively locking out users who do not use stock Android builds. This forces affected users toward the official app or off the platform entirely.
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