Authenticator App just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 6–12, 2026. Google Play lists bug fixes and performance improvements for the current Authenticator App build, alongside its existing two-factor authentication and password-management tools. Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so the latest listing may not appear for everyone at the same time.
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These are the three changes in Authenticator App 97.0 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Bug fixes are the stated change
Google Play's notes mention bug fixes but do not name particular problems. They do not say which screens or account tasks changed, so specifics are unavailable.
- 02Performance improvements are noted
According to Google Play, this build includes performance improvements. The notes do not identify an area, measurement, or change in how a feature works.
- 03Two-factor codes remain a core feature
The app description says it can scan QR codes for two-factor authentication. This is an existing feature, not a change specifically announced in this build.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Authenticator App page.
Also updated this week
Authenticator App is one of 50 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Review backup and sync options
The app description says Backup & Sync can help preserve data when changing devices or reinstalling. Before you rely on it, look in the app's Settings for backup or sync details and confirm what is included. Do not assume a feature is active just because it is listed, and keep any recovery information somewhere you can access safely.
- Check password autofill choices
The description says the password manager includes Autofill for website login information. Look in the app's Settings for Autofill, then review the options available before using it. Autofill can save typing, but it is worth checking which service is selected on your device and making sure you recognize the login prompt before filling account details.
- Protect access to the app
The app description lists a Master Password and Touch ID as ways to lock the app. Look in the app's Settings for app lock or security options, since exact menu names are not provided. Choose a lock method you can use reliably, and keep account recovery details separate from the protected information stored in the app.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
Each week we check the Google Play listings of the apps our readers use most: the version number, the update date and the developer's What's new notes. When an app has a new version, we put the developer's update notes and the listing details together on one page, in plain words, with a link to the official Google Play listing. Google and most developers release updates in stages over several days, so a version listed here may not have reached your phone yet. Therapymetric is an independent site and is not affiliated with any developer. This page doesn't read your phone or your Google account, and nothing is installed from here.
FAQ
Is this the official list of Authenticator App changes?
No. This is an independent editorial summary and is not affiliated with Starnest JSC. The app's Google Play page is the authority for its release notes, listing details, and availability. Here, the stated changes are described as Google Play presents them; the notes do not provide a detailed list of individual bug fixes or performance work.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play rolls builds out over several days, so availability can vary during the rollout. If the listing shows Open, that does not establish that a newer build is available to that account at that moment. Check the app's Play page again later, and use that listing as the source for whether an update can be installed.
Can I move my authenticator data to another device?
The app description lists Backup & Sync and Import and Export Data, and says these features can help when changing devices or reinstalling. It does not provide step-by-step transfer instructions or specify what every option includes. Before moving devices, review the available in-app instructions and make sure you can still access important accounts.