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What's the minimum screen resolution for a tablet for Square Point of Sale?

NadiaZ — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:40:51 GMT

The title of this thread has been edited from the original: Screen resolution square reader point of sale

I want to buy an android tablet to use the application Square Reader, but I wonder about the minimum resolution of the screen to have the interface horizontally (several columns and visual articles).

Thank you

Re: What's the minimum screen resolution for a tablet for Square Point of Sale?

Helen — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:16:10 GMT

Great question @NadiaZ! There isn't specific minimum screen resolution required to use the Point of Sale app on an Android tablet. But when you use the app on a tablet (either Android or iOS) you'll be able to use it in landscape view to set up an item grid.

As you mentioned you're planning to buy a new device I strongly recommend checking the Square Device Compatibilty website to make sure the tablet your interested in is compatible with the Point of Sale app and the Square reader.

Re: What's the minimum screen resolution for a tablet for Square Point of Sale?

MicSchill — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:07:35 GMT

I have a 7" Lenovo tablet but the app only gives me the smartphone view, even in landscape mode. In fact, there is no landscape mode. How do I changed that?

Re: What's the minimum screen resolution for a tablet for Square Point of Sale?

frances_a — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 23:41:19 GMT

Hi @MicSchill

Although our apps will work on most devices with Android 7 or higher, the app is not optimized for every screen size on the market, which means in some cases you might not see the content on a full screen.

Let us know if we can be of further help.

Thank you.