Copilot Notebooks availability in OneNote for Android tablets

HORKÝ Ondřej 0 Reputation points
2026-11-10T08:47:59.1533333+00:00

I’m using OneNote for Android on both a Samsung Galaxy S9 FE tablet and an Android smartphone. Both devices are running the same version of the OneNote app, but the Copilot Notebooks functionality is only available on the smartphone.

On the smartphone, I can also create meeting transcriptions and save/use them within Copilot Notebooks, while these capabilities are not available on the tablet.

Could you please clarify:

  1. Is Copilot Notebooks in OneNote officially supported on Android tablets?
  2. If so, why might the feature be available on an Android phone but not on a Samsung Galaxy S9 FE tablet running the same OneNote version?
  3. Is the availability determined by device form factor, screen size, Android version, staged rollout, tenant configuration, or another eligibility criterion?
  4. Is meeting transcription with integration into Copilot Notebooks currently supported on Android tablets?
  5. If these features are not yet supported on Android tablets, is there a planned release or roadmap for tablet support?

Thank you.

Regards,

Ondrej

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For business | Android
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    2026-11-10T08:48:23.6133333+00:00

    Supported facts from the current documentation:

    1. Copilot Notebooks is available in OneNote on Android. Microsoft documents Copilot Notebooks as being built into OneNote, and the release notes specifically call out OneNote Copilot Notebooks for Android.
    2. Meeting transcription-style capture in Copilot Notebooks is supported on Android, but the documented feature is multimodal capture, not a general statement about all Android tablets. The October 27, 2026 release notes state that in OneNote Copilot Notebooks (Android), users can:
      • record and transcribe audio
      • add images and typed notes together
      • save the organized content to Copilot Notebooks
    3. The documentation does not state that Android tablet support is excluded. It says the feature is available on Android and gives steps to open OneNote on an Android device and select a Copilot Notebook.
    4. The documentation does not identify the eligibility difference between phone and tablet. There is no supported statement here that availability is determined by:
      • device form factor
      • screen size
      • Android version
      • staged rollout
      • tenant configuration
      • Samsung-specific behavior
    5. A roadmap/release note exists for Android support. Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes show that multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android) became available on October 27, 2026, matching an existing capability on iPhone and iPad.
    6. Licensing can affect Copilot Notebooks availability in general. Copilot Notebooks is available to Microsoft Copilot and eligible Copilot Chat users, with different features by license. The FAQ also states that accounts must have a SharePoint or OneDrive license (service plan) to create notebooks.

    Based on the documented information, the most accurate conclusion is:

    • Yes, Copilot Notebooks in OneNote is officially supported on Android.
    • Yes, audio transcription capture into Copilot Notebooks is documented for Android.
    • No published criterion in the provided documentation explains why the same OneNote version would show the feature on a phone but not on a Samsung Galaxy S9 FE tablet.
    • No explicit document here confirms or denies Android-tablet-specific support boundaries for that Samsung tablet model.

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  2. Heimerdinger 1,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-10T13:48:29.0966667+00:00

    Hi @HORKÝ Ondřej,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    I understand your concern, especially since both your Android phone and Samsung Galaxy S9 FE tablet are running the same version of OneNote, but Copilot Notebooks and the transcription/Capture functionality are appearing only on your phone.

    I tried to reproduce this behavior on two different Android tablets, and I was also unable to see the Copilot Notebooks/Copilot functionality on either tablet. You can refer to the two screenshots below from my testing.

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    Since I could reproduce similar behavior on two Android tablets and, based on my research, I could not find an official Microsoft roadmap that specifically provides a release date for full Android tablet availability, I would recommend submitting feedback to Microsoft.

    The best way to request this capability is to submit feedback directly to Microsoft so the OneNote/Copilot product team can review and evaluate the suggestion. This is the most effective path forward, as Microsoft actively reviews customer feedback, and feedback can help the product team understand the demand for this functionality on Android tablets.

    You can submit feedback here: OneNote · Community

    When submitting the feedback, you could describe the request as:

    “Please provide full Copilot Notebooks and Capture/transcription support in OneNote for Android tablets, with feature parity between Android phones and tablets.”

    If you submit the feedback, feel free to share the link here. I would be happy to support it with an upvote, and it may also help other users experiencing the same behavior add their support.

    As a forum user, I don’t have the ability to change or override the current OneNote/Copilot product limitations or feature availability, but I’m always happy to help clarify the current behavior and guide you to the appropriate feedback channels.

    Thank you for your time and understanding. While this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, I hope the information above helps clarify the current availability of Copilot Notebooks and transcription features on Android tablets.

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