Teams Mobile App Force-Loads and Blocks Screen on Phone Unlock
A user reports that the Teams mobile app began launching and taking over the screen every time they unlock their phone, blocking normal use until dismissed. Standard fixes did not help, and the user ultimately uninstalled the app rather than continue dealing with it.
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