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  • Update the Pinterest app
  • Can't update the Pinterest app
  • Using an older version of iOS or Android
  • Add Pinterest.com to your mobile home screen
  • For the smoothest mobile experience, we recommend using the Pinterest app from the App StoreGoogle Play, or the Amazon Appstore. If you're using a version of the iOS app prior to 14.0 or a version of the Android app prior to 7.0, you'll need to upgrade to the most recent version or use mobile-web to keep using Pinterest.

    What to do if your app is out of date Update the Pinterest app
    Android devices
  • Open the Pinterest app in the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore with your Android device
  • Tap Update
  • iOS devices
  • Open the App Store with your iPhone or iPad
  • Search for the Pinterest app
  • Tap Update
  • Tap here to update your Pinterest app on the Google Play store

    Tap here to update your Pinterest app on the Amazon Appstore

    Tap here to update your Pinterest app on the App Store

    Can't update the Pinterest app

    If you're using an Android device on an OS prior or equal to 7.0 or an iOS device on an OS prior to 14.0, you won't be able to update the Pinterest app.

    If the mobile device or tablet you're using has an older version of Android or iOS, you can see if there is an update available. 

  • See how to update iOS devices
  • See how to update Android devices
  • If you're able to update to Android greater than 7.0, or iOS greater than 14.0, you'll be able to update the Pinterest app.

    Using an older version of iOS or Android

    If you're using an Android device on an OS prior or equal to 7.0 or an iOS device on an OS prior to 14.0, and can't upgrade, you can use Pinterest on the web.

    If you have the app installed, some links on Pinterest will still try to open with the app.  Uninstalling the app from this device will allow you to view those links in your mobile browser instead.

    Add Pinterest.com to your mobile home screen

    If you're using the web (Chrome or Safari) to access Pinterest on your mobile device, you can add Pinterest.com to your home screen.

    Add Pinterest.com to your home screen with Chrome:
  • Go to Pinterest.com in your Chrome mobile browser
  • Tap the three-dot button
  • Tap Add to Home screen
  • Tap Add when you see the Add to Home screen prompt
  • Add Pinterest.com to your home screen with Safari:
  • Go to Pinterest.com in your Safari mobile browser

  • Tap the share icon

  • In the bottom row, find and tap Add to Home Screen
  • Go to Pinterest.com in your Chrome mobile browser
  • Tap the three-dot button
  • Tap Add to Home screen
  • Tap Add when you see the Add to Home screen prompt
  • Go to Pinterest.com in your Safari mobile browser
  • Tap the share icon
  • In the bottom row, find and tap Add to Home Screen
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