Desktop
Whenever the desktop app is updated, you will not have to do anything (the app updates automatically). At the top right of Teams, you will find a menu that allows you to access Settings and More, alongside your profile picture, and then select Check for updates if you wish to monitor for updates.
There is always an up-to-date version of the web app available. There is just something about it that is good in that way.
Note: As of right now, Linux users are unable to manually update their Teams instance within the application.
Mobile
The Teams mobile app can be downloaded and installed from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store if you are interested in updating the app.
Note: The update process for Linux users within Teams is not currently available to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Microsoft teams not updating?
There is no automatic updating in Teams
When new updates to Microsoft Teams are released, the client will usually automatically update if it is installed in the Program Files directory (for example, if it is installed using installation scripts from a third party), rather than the default location of where it should be installed. There will be no updates for Microsoft Teams unless the team is idle at the time.
How do you check if Teams is updated?
In Team’s window, in the top right corner, there is a portrait icon that you can click in order to check for updates. When Teams runs a check for updates, a small banner will appear indicating the process. As soon as an update has been installed, a banner will appear asking you to restart your Teams application when it has been completed.
How do I refresh my Teams app on my laptop?
The Refresh link will appear at the top of the Teams app if you are experiencing sync issues, indicating that the app needs to be refreshed. As soon as the new app is running, you should be able to fully sync once everything is restored and running normally. Click the link to restart your app.
What version of Teams do I have?
You can find out which version of Teams you’re using by clicking on your profile picture at the top of the app, then click About > Version when you receive the About pop-up stating what version of Teams you’re using. On the back end of the app, there is a banner, which displays information about the version of the app you are running as well as the last time it was updated on the top, which gives you an idea when the app was last updated.
Why is Microsoft Teams not working?
In some Teams calls, you will be unable to see the latest message or thread that has been sent. Rebooting Teams manually may be required in order to force the system to refresh itself. You can also select the option to Quit from the right click menu when you find the Microsoft Teams icon on your taskbar, then click on it. There is no other way to be able to view your messages once more, other than to restart the Teams app, which you can do if you wish to do so.