MS Authenticator Backup was Invalid

Faisal A. F. Rahman 81 Reputation points
2022-05-28T17:09:31.713+00:00

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Hi,

I want to ask something about MS Authenticator. This noon GMT+7, 'Add Account to Backup' was show in the 3-dot menu, I added the MS account, then looking into the Details in Backup section, and the Created and Updated was Invalid Date.

I've lost the authentication codes twice, and I lost access to some accounts with no recovery codes i.e Indodax (Indonesian cryptocurrency marketplace) and Termius. Termius was recovered successfully by turning 2FA off on their side and Indodax needs further verification on my side.

How to fix this? I've try to synchronized the clock, using data, deleting and backup the codes again, and turning off the VPN. I've been reinstall it, and adding MS Account (no using Restore Backup), the backup still "Invalid Date"

Thanks for recommending others authenticator, but I won't move to other apps.

Thank you.

Sorry for my broken English.

Device: Realme 3 Pro, Android 11

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  1. bartoque 96 Reputation points
    2022-06-22T13:26:18.233+00:00

    For me on Samsung S10 now also solved with the June 22nd update.

    Now nicely reporting correct timestamps again for "updated" and "created". No longer any "invalid date" being stated.

    Thank you, even though it did take way longer than I'd hoped for. One would have thought, that MS, would be using their own authenicator and that this should have popped-up during basic testing of any new release? Is backup/recovery working for example?

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  1. 04Philv42 16 Reputation points
    2022-06-22T12:59:53.907+00:00

    problem solved for me with the June 22 update

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  2. Paul C 16 Reputation points
    2022-06-22T13:53:54.087+00:00

    Solved with 6/22/2022 MS Authenticator Play Store update for me as well.

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  3. MrDD 11 Reputation points
    2022-06-02T05:50:25.927+00:00

    same as me..but im using Android 11..this issue occurred after new update

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  4. 04Philv42 16 Reputation points
    2022-06-04T06:39:20.283+00:00

    Hello
    I have the same problem with a Google pixel 4 xl, invalid date.

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