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Why You See Activate Device Admin App When Installing Outlook on Android

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Aug 13, 2025
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When you see the Activate device admin app message during Outlook setup on your Android phone, you might feel confused or scared. This message shows up because your company wants to keep work or school data safe on your phone. Outlook needs some permissions to protect your information. It can set security rules or delete only work data if your phone get…

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