Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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Download without app store: Sending download link to phone number (for Authenticator App) does not work
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S Ernst
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Hi all,
I am trying to get the Authenticator App but my Android phone which - intentionally - does not have access to an app store. I.e. it is also not connected to a Google account. Microsoft's website entitled "Get the app on your phone, for free" offers me to provide my phone number so Microsoft can directly sent me a download link.
I entered my country (Germany) and my phone number - but nothing happens. I have tried a week ago and I have tried today. I have tried every variation of how my number could be written (with/without leading zero, country code etc). Nothing - no message, no visible change on the website.
Is there any (known) issue with this service (in Germany)? Have I made some mistake?
Thanks!