Harvest Point Mobile supports compatible iPads and iPhones running iOS 16.6 / iPadOS 16.6 or later for the 2026–2027 growing season. Use this guide to check devices already in your operation or plan a hardware purchase.

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Quick summary: A device is compatible when it can run iOS 16.6 or iPadOS 16.6 and meets the requirements below. Newer hardware generally offers better battery life and performance, but Harvest Point does not require the newest model.

Minimum Requirements

Operating System: iOS 16.6 / iPadOS 16.6 or later
Storage: 100 MB available space (500 MB recommended for offline data)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi or cellular data (offline mode is available)
Camera: Required when using barcode scanning features

Apple publishes the authoritative lists of devices that can run iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 . Confirm that a used or older device can install at least version 16.6 before purchasing it.

Compatible iPad Models

The following iPad families can run the required operating system. Model availability varies by region and retailer.

iPad family	Compatible models	Status
iPad	iPad (A16), plus 5th through 10th generation	Compatible
iPad mini	iPad mini (A17 Pro), plus 5th and 6th generation	Compatible
iPad Air	iPad Air (M4), (M3), and (M2), plus 3rd through 5th generation	Compatible
iPad Pro	iPad Pro (M5) and (M4), 11-inch 1st through 4th generation, 12.9-inch 1st through 6th generation, 10.5-inch, and 9.7-inch	Compatible

Compatible iPhone Models

These iPhone families can run iOS 16.6 or later. The exact model can be checked in Settings under General > About.

iPhone family	Compatible models	Status
Current families	iPhone 17 family, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e	Compatible
iPhone 16	iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and 16e	Compatible
iPhone 12 through 15	Standard, Plus, mini, Pro, and Pro Max models in those families	Compatible
iPhone 11	iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max	Compatible
iPhone X generation	iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR	Compatible
iPhone 8 and SE	iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone SE 2nd or 3rd generation	Compatible

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Older compatible devices: iPhone 8, iPhone X, and other older models can run Harvest Point when updated to iOS 16.6. Age, battery condition, storage, and camera condition can affect field performance, so inspect used hardware before relying on it for a full crew.

Devices That Do Not Meet the Minimum

Devices that cannot install iOS 16.6 or iPadOS 16.6 are not compatible with the current Harvest Point Mobile build. Common examples include:

iPad Air 2
iPad mini 4
iPad 4th generation and earlier
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
iPhone 6s / 6s Plus
iPhone SE 1st generation

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Planning an upgrade? Contact a Harvest Point farm data expert before purchasing devices for an entire crew. We can help match hardware to your workflow, scanning needs, and field conditions.

Supported Label Printers

Harvest Point supports the following mobile and desktop label printers for bin tags, pallet labels, and shipping documents.

Printer	Connection	Status	Notes
Zebra ZQ630 Plus	Bluetooth/Wi-Fi	Recommended	Best for high-volume label printing
Zebra ZQ630	Bluetooth/Wi-Fi	Fully Supported	Rugged outdoor use
Zebra ZQ520 / ZQ521	Bluetooth/Wi-Fi	Fully Supported	Compact and reliable
Zebra ZD621	USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi	Fully Supported	Desktop printing
Zebra ZT411	USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi	Fully Supported	Industrial printing
Brother RJ-4250WB	Bluetooth/Wi-Fi	Supported	Alternative mobile option
TSC Alpha-4L	Bluetooth/Wi-Fi	Supported	Budget-friendly option

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Printer configuration: Printers require initial setup for reliable use with Harvest Point. See our Zebra Printer Timeout Settings guide for recommended configuration.

Questions About Device Compatibility?

A Harvest Point farm data expert can help confirm compatibility and recommend hardware for your operation.

Phone: 1-888-936-4249
Email: support@harvestpointsoftware.com

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