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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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Absolute garbage! The old translator worked perfectly, had an excellent user-interface, I loved using it. The new version as of 2025-06 is an absolute POS that I will uninstall unless I can switch back to the old version. Why on Earth you people did such a radical remake and turned a formerly PERFECT app into this new POS is beyond comprehension.
Just tried your link above to roll back to previous version of Translator, there are so many ads peppered within the previous versions it's impossible to tell how to roll it back without clicking on unwanted ****. WHY DON'T YOU CREATE A CONVENIENT, CLEAR, SAFE, ONE-CLICK ROLLBACK FOR US? YOU CREATED THIS UNGODLY MESS, YOU SHOULD FIX IT FOR US PAYING MICROSOFT CUSTOMERS!
The new Translator app no longer supports offline mode making it useless when travelling. The old app was fantastic.
The new UI is not as intuitive. Please Microsoft, what are the benefits to end users of the new version. Not happy.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your concern with us here in the Microsoft Community.
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")
*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
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":
Next Update: Late July 2025 (expected partial feature restoration). Track progress here.
"We hear your frustration and are working on balanced solutions."
Best regards,
Darren-Ng | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
This is so poor from Microsoft. I really liked the old version. It got replaced on the first day of my holiday in Austria. I'd downloaded offline German ready. As soon as I arrived, I was presented with the app that doesn't work. The link to revert to the old version provided by Microsoft is surrounded with dodgy looking ads. I usually try to avoid Google software but I've had to install Google Translate. Looks like Microsoft have shot themselves in the foot once more!
Geoff S.