If you're one of the early adopters testing Android 16 on your Pixel phone, you might be experiencing a frustrating issue: Microsoft Office apps keep crashing. According to Android Authority, this problem started before the latest beta release and still hasn't been resolved, even though Google claimed to have fixed it.
The crashing issue affects several Microsoft applications on the Android 16 QPR3 beta, including Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft Launcher. What makes this particularly aggravating is that Google specifically announced a fix in their latest beta update for Pixel 6 and newer devices, yet users continue reporting problems across multiple platforms, from Reddit forums to Google's official Issue Tracker.
The tricky part is that this bug behaves unpredictably. Some people only see crashes in certain Microsoft apps, while others experience broader problems. Interestingly, some users report that the issue only occurs when they're accessing their work profile, though plenty of others see failures across all profiles.
A small percentage of beta testers have reported no issues whatsoever, which tells us this might be connected to specific device configurations or how Microsoft's enterprise management system is set up on individual phones.
Here's what you can try if you're affected:
First, the most recent discovery from the community involves beta testing Microsoft Intune directly from the Play Store, which has reportedly worked for several users experiencing crashes. You can also try beta testing the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app as an alternative solution.
If neither of those help, you can always downgrade to the standard Android 16 without losing your data. Just keep in mind you might need approval from your device administrator to make that switch.
The root cause appears to be related to Microsoft Intune, the cloud-based system companies use to manage employee devices. Google indicated it patched Intune-related issues but may have overlooked problems affecting everyday users.
Since Google hasn't provided updates on the Issue Tracker threads for weeks, it's unclear when a real fix will arrive. Meanwhile, this remains a beta-only problem—regular Android users aren't impacted, so there's no immediate cause for concern if you're not testing the new version.
Source: Android Authority
