For most clinicians, the Android app is the primary gateway to UpToDate. Here is the official and safe method to install version 213.
Requirements:
Steps:
Troubleshooting: If the Play Store does not show version 213, clear the cache of the Play Store app. Some regional "r" builds are staggered over 7 days.
The claim "for all devices" in the target keyword is ambitious but largely accurate for version 213. Here is the compatibility matrix: uptodate 213 for android pc and all devices r
| Device Type | Supported | Version 213 Specifics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Android Phones | ✅ Yes | Native app with “r” hotfix for notification bugs. | | Android Tablets | ✅ Yes | Split-screen mode now resizable. | | Windows PC | ✅ Yes (via PWA) | Hardware acceleration for smooth scrolling. | | macOS / MacBooks | ✅ Yes (via PWA/Safari) | Touch Bar support added for topic navigation. | | Chromebooks | ✅ Yes | Android app + web app both work; sync is flawless. | | iPad / iOS | ✅ Yes (separate app) | Version 213 for iOS released simultaneously. | | Linux | ✅ Yes (via browser) | Fully functional via Firefox or Chromium. | | E-Ink Devices (Onyx Boox) | ⚠️ Partial | Android app works but video content does not. |
The "r" in "all devices r" likely stands for "revised" or "release" and indicates that this build specifically addressed a memory leak found in the initial 213 rollout on mixed-device environments. Users syncing between a PC and an Android phone reported conflicts in the calculator tools (e.g., MD Calc, CHA₂DS₂-VASc). Build 213r resolves this. For most clinicians, the Android app is the
Regardless of whether you install it on Android, PC, or an alternative device (like a Chromebook or tablet), version 213 introduces several universal features: