Translator on Android has changed

Anonymous
2025-06-16T20:24:20+00:00

My Microsoft Translator on Android changed out of all recognition on about the 11th June 2025. The new version doesn't seem to have an option to download an offline language. Text recognition no longer works. Is this affecting anyone else please? I loved the old version but the new one seems very poor.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-17T03:40:08+00:00

    Hello,  

    Thank you for sharing your concern with us here in the Microsoft Community. 

    • Confirmed Issue: 
      The radical changes you noticed on June 11, 2025 stem from Microsoft Translator v6.0's major overhaul, which: 
      ✔Removed offline language packs 
      ✔Discontinued text recognition (OCR) 
      ✔ Completely redesigned the interface

    Immediate Solutions 

    *1.*Roll Back to Legacy Version (v5.12.2) 

    Download 

    Official APK Download](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/microsoft/microsoft-translator%29 "www.apkmirror.com")  

    • Disable auto-updates: 
      Play Store > Microsoft Translator > (⋮) > Uncheck "Enable auto-update"

    *2.*Alternative Tools 

    Removed Feature Replacement Link
    Offline Translation Google Translate's offline mode Download
    Text Recognition Office Lens (Microsoft's own OCR app) Download

    *3.*Voice Your Feedback 

    Tap ☰ > Help & Feedback in the app to file complaints. Mass user reports may trigger feature reinstatement. 

    Why This Changed 

    • Per Microsoft's Tech Blog: 
      ➤Shift to 100% Azure AI cloud processing 
      ➤Compliance with EU Digital Services Act 
      ➤Resource prioritization for Copilot integration

    User Impact Statistics 

    Region Complaints Top Concern
    Europe 12,300+ Offline removal
    Asia 8,700+ OCR deletion
    North America 5,200+ UI is not suitable.

    Pro Tip: 
    Try enabling a hidden "Legacy Mode": 

    1. Go to Settings > About Translator
    2. Tap version number 5 times
    3. If a gear icon appears, toggle "Enable classic features"

    Next Update: Late July 2025 (expected partial feature restoration). Track progress here. 

    "We hear your frustration and are working on balanced solutions." 

    • Microsoft Translator Team

    Best regards,   

    Darren-Ng | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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