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Update the Square Point of Sale App

Find a POS designed just for your business.

Download the Square Point of Sale app free today, right on your phone or tablet.

To experience the best performance and access new features from Square, download the latest version of the Square POS app:

Note: Square for Retail and Square for Restaurants are not currently available for Android.

Update the POS App on an iOS Device

Download the latest version or update from the App Store on your mobile device using the following steps:

  1. Open the App Store > tap your profile icon.

  2. Scroll down to see pending updates.

  3. Tap Update All to update all apps on your device, or locate the Square app and tap Update.

You’ll need your iTunes password in order to upgrade any app. If you forgot it, you can reset your iTunes password with Apple.

Note: You may be prompted to connect your device to WiFi to complete the update.

Update the POS App on an Android Device

To update on an Android device using Google Play:

  1. Open the Google Play app > tap My games and apps.

  2. Locate and tap the Square POS app > Update.

To update on an Android device using Amazon Appstore:

  1. Open the Amazon Appstore.

  2. Go to My Updates from the bottom tab.

  3. Refresh the apps listed.

  4. Tap Update next to Square Point of Sale (POS).

Note: If you’re unable to download the Square POS app, your device may not be supported. Check to see if your device meets the required specifications for compatibility with Square.