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Have you been running into problems trying to download pins from Pinterest?
If yes, then you are in the right place for a solution.
The pins on Pinterest are usually so pleasing to the eyes given that Pinterest is an image-based search engine, one cannot avoid wanting some of these pins saved on their device.
However, these pins are usually copyrighted, so you will have to make sure that you are downloading them for personal use. For example wallpaper or screensaver.
So what happens when we encounter problems while trying to download these pins from Pinterest?
In this guide, you will learn how to fix not being able to download pins from Pinterest, and why it happens.
Why Can’t I Download Pins From Pinterest?
Problems similar to this are quite common on Pinterest and can be fixed manually at times.
However, the cause of it may differ from account to account or even device to device.
From the top of our heads, a bad internet connection is usually the main culprit.
Sometimes, it could be that Pinterest has placed a temporary hold on your account.
Other times, you may not be able to download pins from Pinterest because your Pinterest app needs an update.
How to Fix Not Being Able To Download Pins From Pinterest
To fix not being able to download pins from Pinterest, the first solution is to improve your internet connection.
The second solution is to make sure that your Pinterest account has not been limited from certain activities within the website.
The third solution is to go to the App store on your device and check for any available update for the Pinterest app and install it.
There is also a fourth solution in this guide for fixing this issue, keep reading to find out.
Here is how to fix not being able to download pins from Pinterest:
Solution #1: Improve your internet
The first solution is to make sure that your internet connection is fast or strong enough to download pins from Pinterest.
This is because pins on Pinterest are usually of high quality, at least that’s why there are so pleasing and aesthetic.
So use this tool to check the speed of your internet, anything less than 100 Mbps will need to be replaced with a faster one, maybe consider using mobile data.
Solution #2: Check for a limit on your Pinterest account
Just like Instagram, Pinterest sometimes puts a hold on a user’s account due to suspicious activities.
These holds are usually temporal, lasting somewhere between a minute to a full day.
If you have been issued a hold on your account on Pinterest, you won’t be able to perform certain actions on the website, like following, saving a pin to your boards, or even creating new boards.
Any notification of a temporal hold or limit on your Pinterest account will be addressed to you by email or sometimes within the website and the only way to fix it is to wait it out.
Solution #3: Update your Pinterest app
The third solution is to go to the App store on your device and check for available updates on the Pinterest app.
Pinterest developers roll out their app updates weekly, so you should do well to always update them as this helps fix some bugs.
Solution #4: Clear cache data on the Pinterest app
Clearing cache data of any app have been known to do the same work as updating an app but better.
If you have built-up cache data on your Pinterest app, they may be preventing you from downloading pins from the website.
The best way you can clear cache data on Pinterest is using the in-app method, here is how:
Step 1: Open your Pinterest app and navigate to your profile page.
Step 2: On your Pinterest profile page, tap on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right corner of your screen.
Step 3: Tap on “Settings” and on “Privacy and data”.
Step 4: Scroll up to the last option on the list “Clear app cache” and tap on it; close your Pinterest app and open it again and that’s it.
Conclusion
If you cannot download pins from Pinterest, it may be due to a couple of reasons that we have mentioned in this guide.
This is usually a minor issue that can be fixed manually in less than 5 minutes, no need to even contact Pinterest tech support.
Just follow the solutions in this guide carefully and you should be able to start downloading pins from Pinterest in no time.
Additional Reading:
How To Fix Pins With Incorrect URL On Pinterest
How To Fix Pinterest Explore Tab Missing
How To Fix “Sorry This Site Doesn’t Allow You To Save Pins” On Pinterest
Brianna is based in Minnesota in the US at the moment, and has been writing since 2017. She is currently a 3rd Year med student at the time of writing this.
