Android col125.mail.live.com privacy error

The infamous "Android col125.mail.live.com privacy error"!

This error typically occurs when you're trying to access your Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail) account on your Android device, and you're prompted with a warning message stating that the connection is not secure or private. The error message usually looks like this:

"col125.mail.live.com has a security certificate that is not trusted. The certificate is not valid or has expired."

This error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:

  1. Outdated or corrupted SSL/TLS certificate: The SSL/TLS certificate used by Outlook.com to secure the connection might be outdated or corrupted, causing the error.
  2. Android version issue: Some Android versions (especially older ones) might not trust the SSL/TLS certificate used by Outlook.com, leading to this error.
  3. Firewall or proxy settings: Your device's firewall or proxy settings might be blocking the connection to Outlook.com, causing the error.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following:

  1. Update your Android version: Make sure your Android device is running the latest version of the operating system. This might resolve the issue if it's related to an outdated Android version.
  2. Clear browser cache and data: Clear the cache and data of your default browser app (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) to remove any corrupted data that might be causing the issue.
  3. Disable firewall or proxy settings: Temporarily disable your device's firewall or proxy settings to see if it resolves the issue.
  4. Use a different browser: Try accessing your Outlook.com account using a different browser app, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, to see if the issue persists.
  5. Check Outlook.com's SSL/TLS certificate: You can check the SSL/TLS certificate used by Outlook.com to see if it's valid and trusted. You can do this by visiting the Outlook.com website and clicking on the lock icon in the address bar. If the certificate is valid, you can try to access your account again.
  6. Contact your network administrator: If you're using a corporate or enterprise network, contact your network administrator to see if there are any specific settings or configurations that need to be adjusted to allow access to Outlook.com.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.