This is because the store for 8.1 phones has closed. see above
Windows phone can't connect
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I have tried to set up several phones but none of them will let me sign in to my Microsoft account. It just tells me "we Can't connect right now. Please wait a few moments and try again.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2020-04-11T14:49:58+00:00 I have tried to set up several phones but none of them will let me sign in to my Microsoft account. It just tells me "we Can't connect right now. Please wait a few moments and try again.
The one thing roll back after reseting my ATIV Odyssey is the E-mail app working and I restore my phone directory but everything else is end up with ( can't access your account ) and the problem is from the other end
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RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2020-04-08T23:02:49+00:00 Me too
You too - read the post above yours and go to the link provided.
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Anonymous
2020-04-08T21:15:51+00:00 Me too
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RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2020-03-04T09:26:39+00:00 I am fed up with this. Come on Microsoft - what's the point of a Microsoft 'phone if you can use it??????