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Learn about the most recent updates to the Microsoft Intune apps. We regularly add to and improve the Intune Company Portal app and website. If you're an Intune administrator or support person, this article provides the information you need to:

  • Alert students and employees to app and enrollment changes.
  • Update your organization's documentation or helpdesk procedures.

If you're an employee or student, be sure to check out the screenshots and links to the Company Portal help documentation. For more information about how to use the Company Portal app, see the Company Portal user help documentation.

Week of August 1, 2022

Company Portal for Windows bulk app install

The Company Portal for Windows now allows users to select multiple apps and install in bulk. We recommend that users use the multi-app installation option for better performance when installing more than one app. From the Apps tab of the Company Portal for Windows, select the multi-select view button on the top right corner of the page. Then, select the checkbox next to each app that you need to install. Next, select the Install Selected button to start installation. All selected apps will install at the same time without requiring users to right-click each app or navigate to each app's page. For related information, see Install and share apps on your device and How to configure the Intune Company Portal apps, Company Portal website, and Intune app.

Week of June 6, 2022

UI improvements show Android enrollment is available, not required

We updated the iconography in the Company Portal for Android app to make it easier for users to recognize when device enrollment is available but not required. The new iconography appears in scenarios where the device enrollment availability is set to Available, no prompts in the Microsoft Intune admin center (Tenant admin > Customization > Create or Edit a policy > Settings).

Changes include:

  • On the Devices screen, users will no longer see a red exclamation point next to non-enrolled devices.
  • On the Device Details screen, users will no longer see a red exclamation point next to the enrollment message. Instead, they will see the info (i) icon.
Updated Devices screen Previous Devices screen
Screenshot of Company Portal **Devices** screen with red exclamation point icon next to non-managed device. Screenshot of Company Portal **Devices** screen with no icon next to non-managed device
Updated Device Details screen Previous Device Details screen
Screenshot of Company Portal **Devices** screen with with info icon next to message. Screenshot of Company Portal **Devices** screen with info icon next to message.

Week of November 15, 2021

New privacy consent screen during Company Portal installation

We've added a new privacy consent screen to Company Portal to meet privacy requirements for certain app stores, such as those in China. People installing Company Portal for the first time from those stores will see the new screen during installation. The screen explains what information Microsoft collects and how it's used. A person must agree to the terms before they can use the app. Users who installed Company Portal prior to this release will not see the new screen.

Screenshot of new privacy screen that appears to some users in Company Portal.

Week of November 9, 2020

Improvements to work profile messaging in Company Portal for Android

We've updated messaging in Company Portal for Android to better introduce and explain how work profile works. After the work profile setup flow, users see a new informational screen explaining where to find work apps, with links to help documentation.

Screenshot of Company Portal Your new work setup screen.

When a user accidentally re-enables the Company Portal app in the personal profile, they'll see a screen (formerly Your device now has a profile just for work) that guides them to their work apps, with links to help documentation.

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Screenshot of Company Portal **Find your work apps** screen. Example image of previous Company Portal work profile screen before.

When they swipe right, they'll learn how to get more work apps from the Google Play Store. `

Screenshot of Company Portal Get more apps for work screen.

Finally, on the Help page > Frequently Asked Questions section, there's a new link to a Microsoft technical article about how to find work profile apps.

Screenshot of Company Portal Help screen highlighting the new FAQ doc link.

Week of September 28, 2020

Improved work profile messaging in Company Portal for Android

The Company Portal screen previously titled "You're Halfway There!" has been updated to better explain how work profile management works. Users will see this screen if they re-enable Company Portal in the personal profile after they've already gone through work profile enrollment. They may also see this screen during work profile enrollment on some Android OS versions, as shown in the help doc, Enroll with Android work profile.

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Example image of updated Company Portal work profile screen. Example image of previous Company Portal work profile screen.

Week of August 10, 2020

Improvement to Update device settings page in Company Portal app for Android to shows descriptions

In the Company Portal app on Android devices, the Update device settings page lists the settings that need updated to be compliant. Users expand the issue to see more information, and see the Resolve button.

This user experience is improved. The listed settings are expanded by default to show the description, and show the Resolve button, when applicable. Previously, the issues were collapsed by default. This new default behavior reduces the number of clicks, so users can resolve issues more quickly.

Week of June 8, 2020

Updates to informational screen in Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS

We've updated an informational screen in Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS to better explain what an admin can see and do on devices. These clarifications are only about corporate-owned devices. Only the text has been updated, no actual modifications have been made to what the admin can see or do on user devices. To learn more about what's visible to an admin, see What information can my organization see when I enroll my device?

Screenshot of Company Portal informational screen showing updated text.

Week of May 18, 2020

Update to icons in Company Portal app for iOS/iPadOS and macOS

We've updated the icons in Company Portal to create a more modern look and feel that's supported on dual screen devices and aligns with the Microsoft Fluent Design System.

Updated for iOS/iPadOS Previously for iOS/iPadOS
Image of Company Portal for iOS/iPadOS, highlighting updated icons in bottom menu. Image of Company Portal for iOS, highlighting the former icons.
Updated for macOS
Image of Company Portal for macOS, Devices tab, highlighting updated icons.

Week of May 4, 2020

Company Portal for Android guides users to get apps after work profile enrollment

We've improved the in-app guidance in Company Portal to make it easier for users to find and install apps. After they enroll in work profile management, users will get a message explaining how to find suggested apps in the badged version of Google Play. The last step in Enroll device with Android profile has been updated to show the new message.

Example image of Company Portal, Devices tab prompt to open badged version of Google Play.

Users will also see a new Get Apps link in the Company Portal drawer on the left.

Example image Company Portal left-hand drawer, highlighting Get apps menu item.

To make way for these new and improved experiences, the APPS tab shown in the following image has been removed.

Example image of the now removed Company Portal, Apps tab.

Week of March 2, 2020

Improved sign-in experience in Company Portal for Android

We've updated the layout of several sign-in screens in the Company Portal app for Android to make the experience more modern, simple, and clean for users. To see all Company Portal for Android enrollment instructions, go to Enroll your Android device or Enroll with Android work profile.

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Example image of new Company Portal sign in screen, sign in button. Example image of previous Company Portal sign in page, showing busier design.
Example image of new sign-in progress screen, showing one progress bar. Example image of previous sign-in progress screen, showing a busier design.

Week of February 3, 2020

Screen removed from Company Portal, Android work profile enrollment

The What's next? screen has been removed from the Android work profile enrollment flow in Company Portal to streamline the user experience. Go to Enroll with Android work profile to see the updated Android work profile enrollment flow.

Week of November 11, 2019

Web apps launched from the Windows Company Portal app

End-users can now launch web apps directly from the Windows Company Portal app. End-users can select the web app and then choose the option Open in browser. The published web URL is opened directly in a web browser. This functionality will be rolled out over the next week. For more information about Web apps, see Add web apps to Microsoft Intune.

Example image of a web app launched from the Windows Company Portal app

Improved macOS enrollment experience in Company Portal

The Company Portal for macOS enrollment experience has a simpler enrollment process that aligns more closely with the Company Portal for iOS enrollment experience. Device users now see:

  • A sleeker user interface.
  • An improved enrollment checklist.
  • Clearer instructions about how to enroll their devices.
  • Improved troubleshooting options.

Week of October 28, 2019

Improved checklist design in Company Portal app for Android

The setup checklist in the Company Portal app for Android has been updated with a lightweight design and new icons. The changes align with the recent updates made to the Company Portal app for iOS/iPadOS. For a look at the updated enrollment steps, see Enroll with Android work profile and Enroll your Android device.

The following screens show the updated checklist for Android work profile enrollment:

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Example image of work profile setup in Company Portal, showing simplified checklist and new icons. Example image of the previous work profile setup in Company Portal, showing a busier checklist.

The following screens show the updated checklist for Android device administrator enrollment:

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Example image of Android device admin setup in Company Portal, showing simplified checklist and new icons. Example image of the previous Android device admin setup in Company Portal, showing a busier checklist.

Week of September 9, 2019

Updates to Microsoft Intune app

The Microsoft Intune app for Android has been updated with the following improvements:

  • Updated and improved the layout to include bottom navigation for the most important actions.

  • Added an additional page that shows the user's profile.

  • Added the display of actionable notifications in the app for the user, such as the need to update their device settings.

  • Added the display of custom push notifications, aligning the app with the support recently added in the Company Portal app for iOS and Android. For more information, see Send custom notifications in Intune.

    User profile example:
    Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app for Android - User Profile

    Notifications and bottom navigation example:
    Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app for Android - Notification

Week of June 24, 2019

The Company Portal website's new Installed Apps page lists all managed apps (both required and available) that are installed on a user's devices. In addition to assignment type, users can see the app's publisher, date published, and current installation status. If you haven't made any apps required or available to your users, they'll see a message explaining that no company apps have been installed. To see the new page on the web, go to the Company Portal website and click Installed Apps.

Screenshot of Company Portal website, Installed Apps page.

New view lets app users see all managed apps installed on device

The Company Portal app for Windows now lists all managed apps (both required and available) that are installed on a user's device. Users can also see attempted and pending app installations, and their current statuses. If you haven't made apps required or available to your users, they'll see a message explaining that no company apps have been installed. To see the new view, go to the Company Portal navigation pane and select Apps > Installed Apps.

Example screenshot of the Company Portal app for Windows 10, Installed apps page.

Week of June 17, 2019

New features in Microsoft Intune app

We've added new features to the Microsoft Intune app (preview) for Android. Users on fully managed Android devices can now:

  • View and manage the devices they've enrolled through the Intune Company Portal or Microsoft Intune app.
  • Contact their organization for support.
  • Send their feedback to Microsoft.
  • View terms and conditions, if set by their organization.

Week of April 15, 2019

New end user app (Microsoft Intune app)

There's a new end-user app for Android fully managed devices called Microsoft Intune. This new app is light-weight and modern, and provides similar functionally as the Company Portal app, but for fully managed, corporate devices. For more information, see Microsoft Intune app on Google Play.

Example screenshot of the device details screen:

Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app, showing device details for Jane's Android.

Example screenshot the Setup access screen:

Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app, showing Setup access enrollment screen.

Example screenshot of the app menu:

Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app, showing the side menu.

Example screenshot of the Help screen:

Screenshot of Microsoft Intune app, Help screen.

Week of April 1, 2019

Changes to Company Portal enrollment for iOS 12 device users

The Company Portal for iOS enrollment screens and steps have been updated to align with the MDM enrollment changes released in Apple iOS 12.2. The updated workflow prompts users to:

  • Allow Safari to open the Company Portal website and download the management profile before returning to the Company Portal app.
  • Open the Settings app to install the management profile on their device.
  • Return to the Company Portal app to complete enrollment.

For updated enrollment steps and screens, see Enroll iOS device in Intune.

User experience update for the Company Portal app for iOS

The home page of the Company Portal app for iOS devices has been redesigned. With this change, the home page will better follow iOS UI patterns, and also provide improved discoverability for apps and ebooks.

Week of February 19, 2019

New App categories screen in the Company Portal app for Windows 10

A new screen called App categories has been added to improve the app browsing and selection experience in Company Portal for Windows 10. Users will now see their apps sorted under categories such as Featured, Education, and Productivity. This change appears in Company Portal versions 10.3.3451.0 and later. For more information about installing apps in Company Portal, see Install and share apps on your device.

Screenshot of Company Portal for Windows 10, App categories screen.

Week of November 12, 2018

Windows Company Portal keyboard shortcuts

End users will now be able to trigger app and device actions in the Windows Company Portal using keyboard shortcuts (accelerators).

Week of October 22, 2018

Add custom brand image for Company Portal app

As the Microsoft Intune admin, you can upload a custom brand image which will be displayed as a background image on the user's profile page in the iOS Company Portal app. For more information about configuring the Company Portal app, see How to configure the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app.

Week of August 27, 2018

New user experience update for the Company Portal website

We've added new features, based on feedback from customers, to the Company Portal website. You'll experience a significant improvement in existing functionality and usability from your devices. Specific areas of the site, such as device details, feedback and support, and device overview, now have a new, modern, responsive design. The Intune Company Portal website documentation has been updated to reflect these changes.

Updates you'll see include:

  • Streamlined workflows across all device platforms
  • Improved device identification and enrollment flows
  • More helpful error messages
  • Friendlier language, less tech jargon
  • Ability to share direct links to apps
  • Improved performance for large app catalogs
  • Increased accessibility for all users
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The updated device page shows the device cleanly aligned above device information, no longer popping up above the full list. The previous version of the device page.
The updated app install page shows the app cleanly above a description and various install information, including publish date, version, and type of app. The previous version of the app install page.

Week of July 16, 2018

More opportunities to sync in the Company portal app for Windows

The Company Portal app for Windows now lets you initiate a sync directly from the Windows taskbar and Start menu. This feature is especially useful if your only task is to sync devices and get access to corporate resources. To access the new feature, right-click the Company portal icon pinned to your taskbar or Start menu. In the menu options (also referred to as a jump list), select Sync this device. The Company Portal will open to the Settings page and initiate your sync.

Screenshot of the Windows task bar on a device's desktop. Company Portal app program icon has been clicked to show a menu with options "Pin to taskbar," "Close window," and "Sync this device" action.

New browsing experiences in the Company portal app for Windows

Now when browsing or searching for apps in the Company Portal app for Windows, you can toggle between the existing Tiles view and the new Details view. This new view lists application details such as name, publisher, publication date, and installation status.

The Apps page's Installed view lets you see details about completed and in-progress app installations.

Example screenshot showing the Tiles view:

Screenshot of the Intune Company Portal app for Windows showing the installed apps in tile view.

Example screenshot showing the Details view:

Screenshot of the Intune Company Portal app for Windows showing the installed apps in details view.

Week of April 23, 2018

Updated navigation view in the Company Portal app for Windows 10

The Intune Company Portal app for Windows 10 has been updated with the Fluent Design System's navigation view. Along the side of the app, you'll notice a static, vertical list of all top-level pages. Click any link to quickly view and switch between pages. This is the first of several updates you'll see as part of our ongoing effort to create a more adaptive, empathetic, and familiar experience in Intune.

Screenshot of the Company Portal app dashboard showing the Fluent Design navigation view

Week of April 2, 2018

User experience update for the Company Portal app for iOS

We've released a major user experience update to the Company Portal app for iOS/iPadOS. The update features a complete visual redesign that includes a modernized look and feel. We've maintained the functionality of the app, but increased its usability and accessibility.

You'll also see:

  • Support for iPhone X.
  • Faster app launch and loading responses, to save users time.
  • Additional progress bars to provide users with the most up-to-date status information.
  • Improvements to the way users upload logs, so if something goes wrong, it's easier to report.
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Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Apps and My Devices. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, Apps.
Combined with previous step Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, My Devices.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Device Details. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, Devices.

Improvements to the language in the Company Portal app for Windows

We've improved the language in the Company Portal for Windows 10 to be more user-friendly and specific to your company.

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Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, previous wording. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, new wording.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, previous wording for policy issues. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update new wording for policy issues.

Week of March 12, 2018

Company Portal for Android visual updates

We've updated the Company Portal app for Android to follow Android's Material Design guidelines.

Before After
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, About screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, About screen, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, CONTACT I D screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, CONTACT I D screen, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, DEVICES screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, DEVICES screen, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Device Details screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Device Details screen, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Device Details with update option. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Device Details with update option, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, My Profile screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, My Profile screen, updated.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Access Setup screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android, Access Setup screen, updated.

Week of November 27, 2017

New "Device Categories" step in guided setup for the Company Portal app for Windows 10

If you've enabled device group mapping, the Company Portal app for Windows 10 now walks your users through selecting a device category after enrolling their device.

Device group mapping category

Week of November 13, 2017

Improvements to device setup workflow in the Company Portal for iOS in version 2.9.0

We've improved the device setup workflow in the Company Portal app for iOS/iPadOS. The language is more user-friendly and we've combined screens where possible. We have also made the language more specific to your company by using your company name throughout the setup text.

Note

We use the company name you have set in the Azure Portal in Microsoft Intune > Client Apps > Company Portal branding > Company name. If you have not set this value, we will use the tenant name set in Microsoft Entra ID > Properties > Name. If you have not set a company name in Company Portal branding and don't want your tenant name to be displayed, we recommend that you set the company name in the Company Portal branding tab. If you don't want this string to show in the header in Company Portal, you can deselect the checkbox to "Show company name next to logo."

Before After
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Company Access Setup screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, Set up access screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Why enroll your device screen. Combined with previous step
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, privacy information. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, privacy information.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, What comes next screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S after update, What's next screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Checking compliance message. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Confirming device settings.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Resolve Compliance Issues screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Update device settins screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, Company Access Setup screen, completed. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for i O S / i Pad O S before update, You're all set screen.

Week of November 6, 2017

Updates to the Company Portal app for Windows 10

The Settings page in the Company Portal app for Windows 10 has been updated to make the settings and intended user actions to be more consistent across all settings. It has also been updated to match the layout of other Windows apps.

Before After
Screenshot shows Settings page in the Company Portal app for Windows 10 before update. Screenshot shows Settings page in the Company Portal app for Windows 10 after update.

Search improvements to the Company Portal apps and website

The Company Portal apps now use searches across app categories, names, and descriptions. The results are sorted in decreasing order of relevance. These updates are also available on the Company Portal website.

We're still fine-tuning the way relevance is tracked, so please let us know how it's working using the "Feedback" link at the bottom of the Company Portal website.

Week of October 16, 2017

Search improvements to the Company Portal website

We're improving our app search capabilities, starting with the Company Portal website. Searches will now be performed on app categories in addition to the Name and Description fields. The results will be sorted, by default, in decreasing order of relevance.

iOS users will also receive this change, as the Company Portal website is also used as part of the Company Portal app for iOS/iPadOS. The Company Portal apps for Android and Windows will receive similar updates in the coming months.

We're still fine-tuning the way relevance is tracked, so please let us know how it's working using the "Feedback" link at the bottom of the Company Portal website.

iOS Company Portal displays large icons

This release fixes a known issue with how the iOS Company Portal displays icons in the app tile. If you upload app icons of 120x120 pixels or larger, they now display in the Company Portal website and the iOS Company Portal's apps pages at the full size of the app tile.

Week of October 2, 2017

Improvements to device setup workflow in Company Portal

We've improved the device setup workflow in the Company Portal app for Android. The language is more user-friendly and specific to your company, and we've combined screens where possible.

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Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android before update, Company Access Setup screen. 01
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Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android before update, privacy information. 02
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android before update, What comes next screen. 03

Additional steps have been improved on Android work profile devices.

Before After
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices before update, Company Access Setup screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices after update, Access Setup screen.
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Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices before update, What comes next screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices after update, What's next screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices before update, Company Access Setup completed screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android work profile devices after update, You're all set screen.
08 Combined with previous step

We've also updated the Conditional Access email activation screen.

Before After
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android before update, Conditional Access email activation screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android after update, Conditional Access email activation screen.

Week of September 11, 2017

Easier-to-understand phrasing for the Company Portal app for Android

The enrollment process for the Company Portal app for Android has been simplified with new text to make it easier for end-users to enroll. If you have custom enrollment documentation, you will want to update it to reflect the new screens. You can find sample images below:

Before After
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text before update, Company Access Setup screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text after update, Company Access Setup screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text before update, Why enroll your device screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text after update, Benefits of device management screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text before update, Resolve Compliance Issues screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text after update, Update device settings screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text before update, Device Details screen. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text after update, Device Details screen.
Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text before update, Company Access Setup screen with Work Profile Setup. Screenshot shows Company Portal app for Android text after update, Company Access Setup screen with Work Profile Setup.

August 2017

iOS 11 Mail app will support OAuth

Conditional Access with Intune supports more secure authentication on iOS devices with OAuth. To support this, there will now be a different flow on the Company Portal app for iOS to allow for more secure authentication. When end users try to sign in to a new Exchange account in the Mail app, they will see a web view prompt. Upon enrollment in Intune, users will see a prompt to allow the native Mail app to access a certificate. Most end users will not see any more quarantined emails. Existing mail accounts will continue to use basic authentication protocol, so these users will still have quarantine emails delivered to them. This sign in experience for end users is similar to the one on Office mobile apps.

Selecting account type in native mail app.

After selecting Exchange, iOS device prompt asks for email address and account name.

Provide email address and name for account.

Sent to external Microsoft login page.

Providing password on Microsoft page.

Microsoft prompts user to enroll device into management.

User is prompted to enroll from Company Portal website.

Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) dialog boxes will have a modern interface

Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) dialog boxes will be updated to a modern look and feel. The dialog boxes will function in the same way as the previous style.

Previous experience

old interface

Modern experience

modern interface

Updates to the "Device Details" page on the Company Portal app for Windows 10

The Company Portal app for Windows 10 is moving the Category tag from below the title to a property on the Device Details page.

The Company Portal app for Windows' "Device Details" screen, which now shows the "Categories" field as a property rather than directly below the title of that screen.

July 2017

Apps details pages will display new information for Android devices

The apps details page of the Company Portal app for Android will now display the app categories that the IT admin has defined for that app.

The new app details page

Improved sign in experience across Company Portal apps for all platforms

We are announcing a change that is coming in the next few months that will improve the sign-in experience for the Intune Company Portal apps for Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows. The new user experience will automatically appear across all platforms for the Company Portal app when Microsoft Entra ID makes this change. In addition, users can now sign in to the Company Portal from another device with a generated, single-use code. This is especially useful in cases when users need to sign in without credentials.

Below you can see the previous sign-in experience, the new sign-in experience with credentials, and the new sign-in experience from another device.

Previous sign in experience

The Company Portal sign-in page, with an icon of a person in front of a graphical representation of a website. The "Sign in" button is Underneath. A link at the bottom leads to Microsoft Privacy and Cookies information.

After tapping Sign in, the user enters their credentials on this page, which asks for a user's email and password, along with offering ways to resolve password failures.

After providing their password, the Company Portal app signs in, noting this with a loading bar.

New sign in experience

The Company Portal sign in page, with an icon of a person in front of a graphical representation of a website. Underneath is the "Sign in" button. A link at the bottom leads to Microsoft Privacy and Cookies information.

The user is prompted to provide just their email address rather than their email and password on the same screen.

The user is prompted for their password after their email address has been accepted.

After going through the authentication process, the Company Portal app signs in, noting this with a loading bar.

New sign in experience when signing in from another device

The Company Portal sign-in page, with an icon of a person in front of a graphical representation of a website. Underneath is the "Sign in" button. A link at the bottom leads to Microsoft Privacy and Cookies information.

Tap the Sign-in from another device link.

Instructions are provided to go to the aka.ms/devicelogin page with a unique passcode from your work computer, then to use the code to sign in.

Launch a browser and go to https://aka.ms/devicelogin.

An image of the user's browser on their work computer rather than their Company Portal app. The "Device login" page displayed prompts the user for the code they received in the Company Portal app.

Enter the code you saw in the Company Portal app. When you select Continue, you will be able to authenticate in the using any method that is supported by your company, such as a smartcard.

The user has input their unique code into the field, and the "Device login" site has asked for confirmation that the Intune Company Portal was the correct app to receive authorization to sign in.

A confirmation page that states that the user has now signed into the Company Portal app on their device, and that this page can be closed.

The Company Portal app will begin signing in.

After going through the authentication process, the Company Portal app signs in, noting this with a loading bar.

June 2017

Company Portal app for Android now has a new end-user experience for App Protection Policies

Based on customer feedback, we've modified the Company Portal app for Android to show an Access Company Content button. The intent is to prevent end users from unnecessarily going through the enrollment process when they only need to access apps that support App Protection Policies, a feature of Intune mobile application management.

The user will tap on the Access Company Content button instead of beginning to enroll the device.

An image of the Android Company Portal app, which shows in large text "Access Company Content" in the middle rather than offering immediate enrollment options as is the standard case

The user then is taken to the Company Portal website to authorize the app for use on their device, where the Company Portal website verifies their credentials.

An image of the Company Portal website, confirming the sign-in.

The device can still be enrolled into full management by tapping on the action menu.

An image of the Company Portal app for Android, showing the menu from the top right corner of the screen with an option to still enroll the device.

Improvements to app syncing with Windows 10 Creators Update

The Company Portal app for Windows 10 will now automatically initiate a sync for app install requests for devices with Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1709). This will reduce the issue of app installs stalling during the "Pending Sync" state. In addition, users will be able to manually initiate a sync from within the app.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app, where the download of Microsoft Word is in a pending state from the Company Portal's app store.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app, with the new automatic syncing state showing with a status message indicating that the device is syncing and attempting to download the app.

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The Company Portal app for Windows 10 will include a guided Intune walkthrough experience for devices that have not been identified or enrolled. The new experience provides step-by-step instructions that guide the user through registering into Microsoft Entra ID (required for Conditional Access features) and MDM enrollment (required for device management features). The guided experience will be accessible from the Company Portal home page. Users can continue to use the app if they do not complete registration and enrollment, but will experience limited functionality.

This update is only visible on devices running Windows 10 Anniversary Update (build 1607) or higher.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app landing page, with a status message in the middle in the "devices" list which is telling a user that the device they're on hasn't been set up for corporate use yet, and that the user should select the message to begin setup.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app setup page, which is warning the user that they need to add a corporate account to this device, then they can enroll it into management.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app adds corporate account to this device page, which is telling the user that they will need to go to the Settings app and select "Connect" to complete enrollment. After they do this, the screen tells them that they will need to return to the Company Portal app to complete enrolling.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app enroll into management screen, which shows a completed status message saying that the user's device is now enrolled and that they should tap the 'next' button to continue.

An image of the Windows 10 Company Portal app completion screen, letting the user know that they're all set, and that the device is enrolled with a corporate account properly added to it.

New menu action to easily remove Company Portal

Based on user feedback, the Company Portal app for Android has added a new menu action to initiate the removal of Company Portal from your device. This action removes the device from Intune management so that the app can be removed from the device by the user.

An image of the Android Company Portal app, with the action menu opened in the top right corner. The new "remove company portal" option is available as the third option, underneath "my profile" and "settings", and above "terms and conditions", "help and feedback", and "about".

An image of the confirmation dialog, that is available after selecting the new "remove company portal" option from the action menu. The dialog informs the user that "by removing company portal, your device will no longer be managed by your IT admin and may remove access to company data, company apps, and company email." It then asks the user to confirm that they want to remove the Company Portal app by selecting "Yes".

Improvements to the app tiles in the Company Portal app for iOS

We updated the design of the app tiles on the homepage to reflect the branding color you set for the Company Portal.

Before

An image of the Company Portal app for iOS from before the update, which showed preset filler images for "All apps", "Featured apps," and "categories."

After

An image of the Company Portal app for iOS after the update, which now reflects the ability to select whatever colors are relevant for your organization.

Account picker now available for the Company Portal app for iOS

If users have used their work or school account to sign in to other Microsoft apps on their iOS device, then they may see our new account picker when signing into the Company Portal for the first time.

An image of the account selector, which shows a test user "Robin Swanson" choosing between one of their two email addresses. There is a button underneath the two addresses that allows the user to sign in with a different account.

April 2017

New icons for the Managed Browser and the Company Portal

The Managed Browser is receiving updated icons for both the Android and iOS versions of the app. The new icon will contain the updated Intune badge to make it more consistent with other apps in Enterprise Mobility + Security (EM+S).

Before

Screenshot of the previous version of the Managed Browser app icon.

After

Screenshot of the new version of the Managed Browser app icon.

The Company Portal is also receiving updated icons for the Android, iOS, and Windows versions of the app to improve consistency with other apps in EM+S. These icons will be gradually released across platforms from April to late May.

Sign in progress indicator in Android Company Portal

An update to the Android Company Portal app shows a sign-in progress indicator when the user launches or resumes the app. The indicator progresses through new statuses, beginning with "Connecting...", then "Signing in...", then "Checking for security requirements..." before allowing the user to access the app.

Before

The Company Portal app for Android sign-in screen that shows a partially filled loading bar with the phrase 'Connecting' underneath it.

After

The Company Portal app for Android sign-in screen that shows a partially filled loading bar with the phrase 'Connecting' underneath it.

Improved app install status for the Windows 10 Company Portal app

The Windows 10 Company Portal app now provides an install progress bar on the app details page. This is supported for modern apps on devices running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and up.

Before An image of the previous version of the loading screen, where the status simply said 'installing.'

After An image of the updated version of the loading screen, which now shows an install progress bar.

February 2017

New user experience for the Company Portal app for Android

Beginning in March, the Company Portal app for Android will follow material design guidelines to create a more modern look and feel. This improved user experience includes:

  • Colors: tab headers can be colored according to your custom color palette.

On the left, an image of the Company Portal app for Android before the update. On the right, an image of the Company Portal app for Android after the update. Both images show the Devices tab as the selected tab from the three available tabs of Apps, Devices, and Contact IT.

  • Interface: Featured Apps and All Apps buttons have been updated in the Apps tab. The Search button is now a floating action button.

On the left, an image of the Company Portal app for Android before the update. On the right, an image of the Company Portal app for Android after the update. Both images show the Apps tab as the selected tab from the three available tabs of Apps, Devices, and Contact IT.

  • Navigation: All Apps shows a tabbed view of Featured, All and Categories for easier navigation. Contact IT has been streamlined for improved readability.

Screenshot of Company Portal app for Android showing an updated version of the Contact IT tab. The tab shows available contact information for IT, including phone number, email address, IT website, and IT contact information.

January 2017

Modernizing the Company Portal website

Beginning in February, the Company Portal website will support apps that are targeted to users who do not have managed devices. The website will align with other Microsoft products and services by using a new contrasting color scheme, dynamic illustrations, and a "hamburger menu," Small image of the hamburger menu that is now added at the top left corner of the Company Portal website which will contain helpdesk contact details and information on existing managed devices. The landing page will be rearranged to emphasize apps that are available to users, with carousels for Featured and Recently Updated apps.

On the left, an image of the current version of the Company Portal website with its previous version of Apps, My Devices, and Featured and Categories views. On the right, an image of the updated version of the Company Portal website with a refreshed app carousel, list of Recently Published apps, and updated Categories view.

Coming soon in the UI

These are the plans for ways we will be improving the user experience by updating our user interface.

Note

The images below may be previews, and the announced product may differ from the presented versions.

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