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FedEx Mobile is a free Android app for tracking FedEx shipments, creating labels, finding locations, requesting pickups, and using FedEx Delivery Manager where available. Recent reviews focus less on features and more on reliability: crashes, slow loading, login verification, missing tracking, notifications, and delivery options.

  1. Is FedEx Mobile working reliably on Android?
  2. Why does FedEx Mobile keep asking for two-step verification?
  3. Does FedEx Mobile accurately show packages and tracking updates?
  4. Do FedEx Mobile notifications work?
  5. Can I use FedEx Mobile Delivery Manager for holds, instructions, or signatures?
  6. Does the FedEx Mobile delivery map work?
  7. Can I create an account or sign in to FedEx Mobile?
  8. Can FedEx Mobile create shipping labels or manage pickups?
  9. Should I use the FedEx Mobile app or the FedEx website?

Is FedEx Mobile working reliably on Android?

The recent reviews raise serious reliability concerns on Android. Reviewers describe frequent crashes, very slow startup, blank or erroring tracking screens, and Android system warnings that the app is crashing often. A few users say it works well for them, but the most detailed recent feedback is dominated by instability complaints.

This app is a piece of junk. It ROUTINELY loses packages. It's there in the tracking screen and then it's not. There is NO EASY way to find the package. It's slow, takes forever to load. Constantly getting "Something went wrong. Pull down to refresh", guess what, that message just comes right back, over and over again. Stopping the app, clearing the cache and ultimately deleting the app and reinstalling it DOES NOT WORK. Android 17 with all the latest updates.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-10 · 55 found this helpful
Newest version causes exception EVERY TIME it starts up on Pixel 9 Pro XL
★★☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-28 · 65 found this helpful
Use daily on Android Smartphone Samsung Fold2 works great.
★★★★★FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-06 · 1 found this helpful

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Why does FedEx Mobile keep asking for two-step verification?

Reviewers say a recent update made FedEx Mobile require two-step verification repeatedly, even when they selected options such as trusted device, remember device, or biometric sign-in. They also report codes arriving too late, not arriving at all, being rejected as invalid or expired, or freezing the app before the code can be entered.

New update randomly adds 2FA each time I re-open the app. This wouldn't be as annoying if it didn't forget the trusted device checkmark. What's the point of biometric sign-in? I have a lock on my device and the biometric login, so FIX THIS because it even causes the widget to break.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-14 · 57 found this helpful
Latest "2-step" update breaks the app - completely useless at this point. Takes 10+ minutes to receive the "code", but it expires in 10 min. If I select Text Message, it's a 1 in 10 chance that the app doesn't "freeze" on the spinning purple/yellow circle. The one time I managed to get logged on, it ignored all the options to "remember", etc. and went back to forcing 2-step. Very, very poor coding.
★★☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-14 · 4 found this helpful
Zero stars! Piece of garbage. Tried using app again today to track package. Wouldn't let me login, said I needed to update app, so I do. Then says I need to clear cache, which I do. Now enter login info. Then it asks for 2 step verification code sent to text. Never receive text. Then I try use another verification method change to email. Never receive email. Worthless app!!!!
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-09-03 · 12 found this helpful

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Does FedEx Mobile accurately show packages and tracking updates?

Reviews do not support trusting the app as the only source for tracking. Users report packages disappearing from the tracking list, shipments not appearing automatically, stale tracking updates, invalid tracking-number errors, and blank shipment screens that only refresh sometimes.

I had rated it at 2-starts but when I thought about it I couldn't see any reason it deserves that. I suppose it's better than nothing but..... The "looks like you don't have any shipments" message is simply wrong. If I could offer a suggestion to update the wording try "you probably have shipments but my connection to back end servers has timed out yet again so try refreshing and maybe I'll get through" An MS Clippy emoji would be the chef's kiss.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-19 · 112 found this helpful
This app is a piece of junk. It ROUTINELY loses packages. It's there in the tracking screen and then it's not. There is NO EASY way to find the package. It's slow, takes forever to load. Constantly getting "Something went wrong. Pull down to refresh", guess what, that message just comes right back, over and over again. Stopping the app, clearing the cache and ultimately deleting the app and reinstalling it DOES NOT WORK. Android 17 with all the latest updates.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-10 · 55 found this helpful
Just horrible. No updates on tracking progress for 5 days. The package is supposed to arrive today but it's still several states away according to the app. I copied the tracking number and pasted it in the assistant of the app to ask for an update. The assistant tells me it's not a valid tracking number. I tell it that it is. Now it tells me that the package arrives by the end of today, but lists the delivery window between 10:30 am and 2:30pm.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-10 · 5 found this helpful

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Do FedEx Mobile notifications work?

The app listing says FedEx Mobile can send push notifications, but recent reviewers report that notifications are unreliable. Some say notification permissions and settings were already enabled, while others say they stopped receiving updates or had to enable every notification option to get anything useful.

not getting notifications for more than 2 weeks
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-30 · 10 found this helpful
The app won't send notifications. All settings are turned on and permissions are allowed.
★★★☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-07 · 1 found this helpful
I WILL NEVER USE FEDEX AGAIN! Unless you turn on every notification possible it does not give you updates. When I found the place to have updates sent it asks for my email AGAIN even though I entered it when I setup the app. The AI chat they use would not transfer me to a live agent, instead it closes the chat once it got the tracking. Finally got a live person on the phone after three attempts because the phone AI would not let me get past it. I would say more but limited by this box
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-12 · 4 found this helpful

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Can I use FedEx Mobile Delivery Manager for holds, instructions, or signatures?

The reviews suggest Delivery Manager and delivery-option features are unreliable for some users. Reviewers mention trouble logging into Delivery Manager, hold-at-location not working, vacation hold being removed or unavailable, delivery instructions failing, and signature-related screens that do not lead to useful options.

Useless, hold at other locations doesn't work. Now a couple of years later I still try to avoid using FedEx even if that cost me more.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-04 · 3 found this helpful
You've removed the ability for vacation hold requests. Had that option up until this month. Can't even do it online via a browser anymore. You have no delivery options at all starting this month.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-15 · 3 found this helpful
Poor reliability. Try to set delivery instructions and it fails with error to try later. Inconsistent delivery times given. One date given one minute another date give the next, back and forth. I didn't think it possible but FedEx makes USPS look like they know what they are doing. 7/13/2021: This app has moved beyond useless to waste of space. You cannot enter tracking numbers now. I'm deleting the app and going to the website from now on. 08/14/2026: Getting worse
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-14 · 19 found this helpful

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Does the FedEx Mobile delivery map work?

Reviewers specifically complain that the delivery map does not display, is unavailable during the delivery window, or requires verification before it can be used. Based on these reviews, the map should not be assumed to work when you need it.

8/4/26 rev review: Do you like logging in? Because you're going to. Again and again and again and again. Zero stars. Avoid if possible. old review: "SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO SHOW THE MAP AT THIS TIME." "You'll be able to track your package on the map during the estimated delivery time." NO, you won't--never works. Which makes sense, since packages never arrive when scheduled. Enjoy watching packages repeatedly "out for delivery", but never arriving. Drivers can't ring a doorbell for a signature.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-16 · 25 found this helpful
literally worse app i have ever used. wont display my delivery map, wont send a verification text to my phone or email and wont call my phone to verify. junk
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-03 · 1 found this helpful
useless. no map, no heads-up about delivery
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-13 · 1 found this helpful

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Can I create an account or sign in to FedEx Mobile?

Account setup and sign-in are common pain points in the reviews. Users report account creation failing, registration not completing, password resets not working, repeated redirects, and login screens that reject credentials or require verification that never completes.

Cannot create account so totally useless. Error messages saying can't perform that action at the moment try again later. App keeps crashing so have to restart.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-11 · 2 found this helpful
Useless app. After I had entered all the details, the app said registration could not be completed. Wasted my time!
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-12 · 2 found this helpful
Absolute horrible! All I want to do is to add instructions to where my package should be left. I've been doing this for over 30 mins now! trying to make an account and sign in, I keep getting redirected back to another page. Asks me to enter a username and password,i did it five times. Won't accept it. No special characters it said, so I took it off, still won't accept it. I'm going to lose my freaking mind! wow,! no wonder their ratings are so bad! it's confusing, it doesn't work!
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-27 · 2 found this helpful

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Can FedEx Mobile create shipping labels or manage pickups?

The Play Store description says FedEx Mobile can create shipment labels and pickups, but the recent review evidence for those features is negative. One reviewer says label creation simply refused to work, and another says pickups had not been working for days.

I dont give zeros often, but my god. first time trying to ship fedex and all I can say is trash app. its fair simple to use...until you need to make a label. it just flat out refused to do so. no explanation as to why, just flat out refused (like some coworkers of mine). I would expect that if I am going and willing to pay to ship something that takes 3 days, less than 1 pound, for $40, your app would work. please figure it out...
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-24 · 3 found this helpful
Can't send tracking updates to anyone and pickups haven't been working for last few days. *Update* - Now the app is asking me for 2FA code every time I open it. I have 2FA turned off in my account settings. Requiring 2FA every time I open the app is crazy. Please fix!
★★☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-14 · 2 found this helpful

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Should I use the FedEx Mobile app or the FedEx website?

Several reviewers say the website is faster or works better than the app for basic tracking. One practical warning from the reviews: if the app is installed, some users say mobile browser tracking may automatically open the app, so uninstalling or disabling the app may be necessary if the app is broken for you.

Terriblely slow app, my package will be here before I can find out where it is on this app. Now it won't keep me logged in, so that's even longer. Not worth it. Just uninstall the app and use Google for the tracking number. They've managed to take something simple and make it way more difficult. All I want to know is where my stuff is.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-13 · 2 found this helpful
This app sucks! It is constantly crashing and takes forever to load and sometimes won't even load my tracking numbers! I keep getting a notification from android that it keeps crashing when I open it! It has been like this for several years now!! Get your stuff together FedEx! Also, if the app isn't working, you can't open tracking in your browser because it automatically takes you to the app. So you have to uninstall it or archive it if it's not working!
★★☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-20 · 4 found this helpful
Still the slowest app to open I have ever had on any phone. Its faster to just go to the website on my phone. which Ironically pushes the app.
★☆☆☆☆FedEx Mobile · 2026-08-24 · 4 found this helpful

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