Update
Upcoming Changes – Jailbreak/root Detection in Authenticator App
Why it matters: Upcoming change
What to do: Users must move to compliant devices to continue using Microsoft Entra accounts in Authenticator.
Starting February 2026, Microsoft Authenticator will introduce jailbreak/root detection for Microsoft Entra credentials in the Authenticator app. The rollout progresses from warning mode → blocking mode. Users must move to compliant devices to continue using Microsoft Entra accounts in Authenticator.
Affected: Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Authenticator App