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MC1446797: Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Gets Modernized Gallery View for Consistent Video Layouts and Controls

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Assessment Reasoning
The rollout timeline for the modernised Gallery view on Teams Rooms for Android has been adjusted slightly but remains ongoing. Admin impact is moderate due to new view configuration options through local settings and the Pro Management portal. User impact is noticeable as meeting layouts and participant prioritisation change, though no disruption is expected. The update requires awareness and light communication rather than significant configuration work.
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🛡️ Admin Impact
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👥 User Impact
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⚡ Urgency
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35
🔧 Effort
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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

Teams Rooms on Android is getting an updated Gallery view with improved layouts and controls, bringing it closer to the Windows version.
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END USERS

Users may notice a refreshed Gallery layout and new view options during meetings.
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IT ADMINS

Admins can set default Gallery behaviour in device settings or the Pro Management portal and should inform Teams Rooms users of the changes.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Rolling out:
To late Oct 2026

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Modernized Gallery view in Teams Rooms on Android
Message ID: MC1446797 (Updated)

Updated October 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[What and why]

We’re introducing a modernized Gallery view experience for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. This update aligns the experience more closely with Teams Rooms on Windows by improving participant visibility, creating more consistent layouts, and providing additional meeting display controls for users and administrators.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567468.

[Rollout schedule]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Beginning in mid-August 2026 and is expected to complete by late October 2026 (previously mid-August)
  • General Availability (GCC High and DoD): Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete in late October 2026 (previously late September)

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

  • Organizations using Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android devices.

Platforms and services

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Teams Rooms on Android

What will happen

Today, Teams Rooms on Android devices may display participants using a mix of aspect ratios and provide a different gallery experience than Teams Rooms on Windows.

After this rollout:

  • Gallery view will prioritize video participants on the meeting stage by default: 
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  • Participant tiles will be displayed using more consistent aspect ratios, including 16:9, 4:3, and 1:1 layouts.
  • Audio participants will be deprioritized when video participant prioritization is enabled, helping display more video participants on screen.
  • Meeting participants will be able to:
    • 21389 2Hide the room self-preview video for a meeting.
    • Display audio and video participants equally instead of prioritizing video participants.
  • Gallery updates will be more stable, with reduced tile movement when active speakers are promoted to the meeting stage.
  • Admin controls will be available through device settings and the Pro Management portal.

[Action required and recommendations]

No action is required before the rollout.

Administrators can configure the default Gallery view behavior through local device settings and the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal.

Communicate these visual changes to Teams Rooms users if your organization provides end-user training or adoption materials.

Learn more

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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