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See the following system specifications for using LINE.

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Support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0 has ended as of November 5, 2024.
For more details, see End of support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0.

Topics covered

- Using the latest version of LINE

- Using an older version of LINE

- Not supported

Using the latest version of LINE:
The latest version of LINE can be used with the following recommended system specifications.

Smartphones

• iOS 16.0 or later
• Android 9.0 or later

PCs

• Windows 10, version 1607 or later (64-bit/x64)
• macOS Monterey 12 or later
• Chrome browser version 94 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account with LINE for PC.

Tablets

• iPadOS 16.0 or later
• Android 12L or later (or Android 13 or later for Samsung tablets)

Smartwatches

• Apple Watch: watchOS 9 or later
• Wear OS by Google (formerly Android Wear): LINE 12.18.0 or later; Wear OS 3.0 or later; Android 11.0 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account on smartwatches.

Using an older version of LINE:
Although not recommended, you can use older versions of LINE with the following system specifications.

The LINE versions available for each of the OSes below are as follows.
Note: Some features cannot be used on older OSes.

Smartphones

Be advised

If you don't update the LINE app for an extended period, you may not be able to restore data such as your chat history.

iOS

• iOS 15.0 to 15.8.3: Up to LINE 14.6.3
• iOS 14.0 to 14.8.1: Up to LINE 13.5.1
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with iOS 13.7 or earlier.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.

Android

• Android OS 8.0 to 8.1: Up to LINE 14.4.0
• Android OS 7.0 to 7.1.2: LINE 12.18.0
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with Android OS 6.0.1 or earlier.
- If your device model doesn't support Google Play, you won't be able to update LINE. We recommend changing to one that supports Google Play.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.

PCs

Windows

• Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit/x86): Up to LINE 9.1.2
• Windows 10, version 1511 or earlier: Up to LINE 8.7.0
Note:
- LINE cannot be used on Windows 8.1 or earlier.
- Update support for 32-bit versions of Windows has ended.

Mac

• macOS Big Sur 11.0 to 11.7.10: Up to LINE 8.7.0
Note: LINE cannot be used on macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or earlier.

Note: If you're using a version of Windows or macOS that doesn't support LINE for PC, you can use the Chrome version of LINE.

Not supported:
LINE is not supported on the following devices.

• iPod touch
• WALKMAN
• SmartTV BOX
• Fire OS devices such as Kindle
• PHS devices
• Simulators/emulators (virtual environments)
• Devices with a custom OS
• Chromebooks

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You can access LINE on multiple devices by using a main device along with sub devices.

Topics covered
- About main and sub devices
- Differences between a main and sub device
- Allowing logins on sub devices

About main and sub devices:
Main device
Your main device (typically your smartphone) is the device you used to create your LINE account. On your main device, you can manage your LINE account information, such as your phone number, email address, and password. To change your main device and use the same LINE account when you change devices, you need to transfer your LINE account.

Be advised

If you register a new account using a phone number, Apple ID, or Google Account that is already verified on another main device, your previous LINE account will be automatically deleted. Please understand that we cannot restore an account after it is deleted.

Sub device
When you use the same LINE account as your main device on other devices (typically PCs or tablets), those devices are referred to as sub devices. By logging into a sub device with the LINE account information you registered on your main device, you'll be able to use the same account on both devices.

Useful info

- Logging in to LINE for PC
- Logging in to LINE for iPad

List of devices that can be used as a main or sub device
Refer to the table below for devices that can be used as a main or sub device. For example, an iPhone can only be used as a main device, and cannot be used as a sub device.

		Main device	Sub device
Smartphone	iPhone	Yes	No
Smartphone	Android	Yes	Yes
Tablet	iPad	Yes	Yes
Tablet	Android	Yes	Yes
PC	Windows	No	Yes
	Mac	No	Yes
	Chrome	No	Yes

Differences between a main and sub device:
Some features are restricted when using LINE on a sub device but are available on your main device, including:
• Managing your LINE account information such as your phone number, email address, and password
• Transferring your LINE account
• Changing your Letter Sealing settings
• Backing up your chat history

• Purchasing paid items (e.g. stickers, emoji)

Allowing logins on sub devices:
To allow logins to LINE on sub devices, refer to the steps below.

1. On your main device, tap the Home tab >

> Account.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your main device.
2. Turn Allow login ON.

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