Square POS for Windows
The Square magstripe and chip card readers are compatible with most Apple iOS and Android devices running the latest software versions.
We don’t currently support:
- BlackBerry devices
- Windows devices
- Non-mobile devices, such as laptop and desktop computers
- Unreleased or beta software versions for your device
- Amazon Kindle devices
Apple iOS Device Compatibility
Your Apple device needs to be running the latest iOS version. We currently support the following devices:
Note: iPad (1st generation) isn’t supported because it doesn’t upgrade to the latest version of Apple iOS.
Android Device Compatibility
We work hard to support as many Android devices as possible! Supported Android devices have the following specifications:
- Google Android 4.0 or higher
- A 3.5mm headset jack with microphone (audio jack adaptors are not supported)
- Location services enabled
- Access to Google Play
Note: If you plan to connect your Android device to supported hardware, make sure your device supports USB OTG (On-The-Go).
Supported Android DevicesBelow, you’ll find a list of the most popular, supported Android devices for the Square magstripe and the Square chip card reader.
If you’ve ordered a Square contactless and chip card reader, make sure your device is supported, as they differ from the list below.
| Android Devices | Compatible with Magstripe and Chip Card Readers | Compatible with Magstripe Reader Only |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S2 | Yes | |
| Samsung Galaxy S3 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note2 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S4 | ||
| Verizon Ellipsis 7 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note3 | ||
| Motorola Droid RAZR | ||
| Motorola Droid Ultra | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S6 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0 | ||
| HTC One | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Nexus | ||
| Motorola Moto G | ||
| Motorola Moto E | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note4 | ||
| Google Nexus 6 | ||
| Motorola Moto X | ||
| HTC Desire 510 | ||
| HTC EVO 4G LTE | ||
| HTC Droid DNA | ||
| LG Optimus G Pro | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Tab3 10.1 | ||
| Toshiba Excite Go | ||
| Asus Memo Pad 8 | ||
| LG G2 | ||
| LG G3 | ||
| HTC One M8 | ||
| LG G Pad 7.0 | ||
| Sony Xperia Z3 | ||
| LG Optimus G | ||
| Sony Xperia A |
Learn more about Square features available on your supported device and review a list of devices with known issues.
