Devices Compatible with the Square Reader for Magnetic Stripe Cards
The Square Reader for Magnetic Stripe Cards is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 10 and above, and Android devices running version 5 and above.
We don’t currently support:
- BlackBerry devices
- Windows devices
- Non-mobile devices, such as laptops and desktop computers
- Unreleased or beta software versions for your device
- Amazon Kindle devices
Check if your device is supported from Square’s Device Compatibility page.
Apple iOS Device Compatibility
The Square Point of Sale app is only compatible with these devices running iOS 10 and later:
Note: All iPhones after the 6S and 6S Plus are compatible with magstripe and chip and PIN card readers using the Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adaptor, which comes included with the device.
Learn how to update software on an iOS device.
Android Device Compatibility
We work hard to support as many Android devices as possible! Supported Android devices have the following specifications:
- Google Android 5.0 or higher
- A 3.5 mm headset jack with microphone (audio jack adaptors are not supported)
- Location services enabled
- Access to Google Play
Supported Android Devices
| Android Devices | Compatible with Square’s Magstripe Reader |
|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S2 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S3 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S9 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 | Yes |
| Verizon Ellipsis 7 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 | Yes |
| Motorola Droid RAZR | Yes |
| Motorola Droid Ultra | Yes |
| Samsung Nexus 10 | Yes |
| Asus Nexus 7 (2nd Gen) | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 | Yes |
| Verizon Ellipsis 7 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 | Yes |
| Motorola Droid RAZR | Yes |
| Motorola Droid Ultra | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S8 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S9 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 | Yes |
| HTC One | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Nexus | Yes |
| Motorola Moto G | Yes |
| Motorola Moto E | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 4 | Yes |
| Google Nexus 6 | Yes |
| Motorola Moto X | Yes |
| HTC Desire 510 | Yes |
| HTC EVO 4G LTE | Yes |
| HTC Droid DNA | Yes |
| LG Optimus G Pro | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 | Yes |
| Toshiba Excite Go | Yes |
| Asus Memo Pad 8 | Yes |
| LG G2 | Yes |
| LG G3 | Yes |
| HTC One M8 | Yes |
| LG G Pad 7.0 | Yes |
If Your Device Doesn’t Have a Headphone Jack
We recommend using the Square contactless and Square Reader for chip and PIN for a fast, seamless payment experience on all devices – not just those without a headphone jack. To accept magnetic stripe-only cards, or gift cards, we recommend using the Apple Lightning to Headphone Jack adaptor (included with the iPhone 7) to connect your Square magstripe reader. You might also try a third-party USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adaptor, but please note that Square has not officially tested compatibility between the magstripe reader and other third-party adaptors.