6.0.161.2902 Safe to install
Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) — mobile-first workplace communities with occasional reliability issues
Viva Engage brings Yammer’s community, leadership engagement, and rich-posting features to mobile with deep Microsoft 365 integration, an intuitive UI and frequent updates, though some users report intermittent login, connection, and document-opening problems.
What is Viva Engage (formerly Yammer)
Viva Engage is Microsoft’s rebranding of Yammer, preserving your existing Yammer account, profile, conversations, and communities under a new Microsoft Viva identity. The app integrates with Microsoft 365 and is designed for organization-wide knowledge sharing, leadership communication, and community engagement across mobile and desktop.
Getting started on Android
Download Viva Engage from the Google Play Store (app id com.yammer.v1). Sign in with your Microsoft 365 work or school account to access your organization’s communities, conversations, and Live Events. If you encounter sign-in or document errors, try clearing the app cache/data in Android settings or contact the developer support at [email protected].
Key features
- Communities: Discover, follow, and participate in org-wide communities that connect you with colleagues by interest, function, or project.
- Leadership connection: Watch and interact with Live Events, town halls, and all-hands videos to stay aligned with leadership priorities.
- Rich posts: Create posts with links, photos, videos, and file attachments; share storylines that surface across Viva Connections, Outlook, and Teams.
- Knowledge sharing: Ask questions, crowdsource ideas, collect feedback, and build searchable organizational knowledge.
- Notifications: Interactive, lock-screen notifications tuned to the right amount of information so you stay informed on the go.
- Profile management: Edit your profile from the mobile app to keep contact, role, and bio details current.
Mobile experience on Android
The Android build emphasizes an intuitive mobile workflow: quick photo and video sharing, inline media previews, GIF reactions, and easy follow/unfollow of conversations. The app aims to make remote and on-site collaboration seamless with a responsive UI and frequent weekly updates that include bug fixes and cosmetic improvements.
Beta access and updates
Microsoft offers early access to new features through the Yammer Beta program on Google Play. The public Android listing shows over 5 million+ installs and an average rating around 3.9 stars, reflecting broad adoption with occasional connectivity or login issues reported by users. Significant releases list bug fixes and feature additions; check the Play Store changelog for the latest details.
Privacy, security, and support
- Enterprise integration: Works with Microsoft 365 licensing and organizational policies; data handling follows Microsoft’s privacy practices.
- Support: For Android-specific problems, clear app cache/data or reach out to [email protected]. The Play Store listing includes developer contact details and a link to Microsoft’s privacy documentation.
When to choose Viva Engage
Viva Engage is a strong choice for organizations that need a secure, Microsoft-integrated social collaboration tool for leadership comms, community-driven knowledge sharing, and employee engagement. It excels when you want a single place for Live Events, organizational Q&A, and cross-platform storylines tied into Microsoft Viva, Teams, and Outlook.
Overview
Viva Engage is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by Viva Engage - Microsoft Corporation.
The users of our client application UpdateStar have checked Viva Engage for updates 31 times during the last month.
The latest version of Viva Engage is 6.0.161.2902, released on 06/18/2026. It was initially added to our database on 12/04/2025.
Viva Engage runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of Viva Engage gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Native mobile app (iOS & Android) with a design optimized for on-the-go engagement
- Integrates with Microsoft 365 identity — use your work/school account to sign in
- Supports organization-wide communities for discovery, knowledge sharing, and crowdsourcing ideas
- Rich post composition: supports photos, videos, links, files and GIF reactions
- Leadership engagement features: live events, town-halls and all-hands video support
- Push notifications with lock‑screen access help keep users informed in real time
- Cross-surface reach: posts and storyline content can surface in Viva Connections, Outlook and Teams
- Large install base (5M+ downloads) and actively maintained by Microsoft (regular weekly updates)
- Available support resources and documented setup steps on Microsoft Support and a developer support email
Cons
- App stability and reliability complaints in user reviews — reports of login failures, loading/spinning UI, and document open errors
- Moderate user rating (around 3.9 on Google Play) indicating mixed user experiences
- Some users experience intermittent connection and authentication problems on mobile devices
- Rename from Yammer to Viva Engage has caused confusion or dislike among some long-time users
- Occasional need to clear app cache/data or reinstall to resolve issues — adds friction for end users
- Data collection and privacy practices are declared by the developer; some enterprise customers may require additional review
- Feature parity or behavior differences between mobile app and browser/desktop experiences may exist (typical of social/mobile clients)
- Dependence on Microsoft 365 license and org configuration — availability and features depend on tenant settings
FAQ
What is Viva Engage?
Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is Microsoft’s enterprise social networking app that helps employees connect, share knowledge, join organization-wide communities, follow leaders, and participate in Live Events, town halls, and all‑hands videos.
How do I install Viva Engage on my Android device?
Open the Google Play Store and install the Viva Engage app (package com.yammer.v1). After installing, sign in with your Microsoft 365 work or school account email address and password.
How do I sign in to Viva Engage?
Launch the app and enter your Microsoft 365 work or school account credentials. If your organization uses single sign-on (SSO) or conditional access, you’ll follow the organization’s authentication flow.
What can I do in the app (key features)?
Discover and participate in communities, post rich content (text, images, videos, files, links), follow conversations, edit your profile, receive interactive notifications, engage with leadership through Live Events, and share feedback or GIFs.
How do I edit my profile in the mobile app?
On Android: tap More > Accounts > My Profile, then tap the section you want to edit. On iOS: tap More > My Profile > Edit.
How do I find and join communities?
Use the Communities tab to browse communities. Tap a community to view posts and tap Join (or Follow) to participate and receive updates.
What should I do if I can’t open documents or sign in from the Android app?
First clear the app data and cache from your phone settings. If the issue persists, reinstall the app. If still unresolved, contact support at [email protected] with screenshots and device details.
Why did Yammer become Viva Engage? Did my account change?
Yammer has been rebranded to Viva Engage. Your existing Yammer account, profile, conversations, and content remain the same — only the name and some UI elements changed.
What privacy and data practices apply to the app?
Microsoft provides a privacy policy and declares the app's data collection practices in the Play Store listing. Data transmitted is encrypted in transit; see the app’s Play Store data safety section and Microsoft privacy pages for full details.
Where can I get help, report bugs, or request features?
For Android-specific issues email [email protected]. You can also consult Microsoft support articles (Get started with Viva Engage, Set up Viva Engage on your mobile phone) and Microsoft community forums for help and feature requests.
Peter Salakani
I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.
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