How to Use the TradingView Mobile App for On-the-Go Analysis (Step-by-Step Guide)

In today’s fast-moving markets, waiting to reach your computer before checking a chart or analyzing a signal can cost you an opportunity. That’s where the TradingView mobile app becomes a game-changer.

Whether you’re trading gold, forex, crypto, or stocks, this app gives you full access to TradingView’s charting and alert tools — right from your phone. In this article, we’ll guide you through every key feature step by step, so you can confidently analyze and trade on the move.

Downloading and Logging into the App

The TradingView app is available for both iOS and Android via the App Store and Google Play.

Steps:

• Search “TradingView” in your app store.

• Download and install the official app (developer: TradingView Inc.).

• Open the app and log in with your TradingView credentials.

• If you don’t have an account, you can register within the app for free.

🔒 Pro tip: Logging into your paid account unlocks premium indicators and multi-device sync.

Navigating the Mobile Dashboard

Once logged in, you’ll see the main navigation bar at the bottom with five icons:

This clean layout makes the app highly user-friendly even for traders who are new to mobile tools.

Accessing and Customizing Charts

The Chart tab is where most of your analysis happens.

How to open a chart:

•        Tap on the 📊 “Chart” icon.

•        Tap the search bar at the top to type an asset (e.g., XAUUSD for gold).

•        Select your preferred broker feed (like OANDA, FXCM, etc.).

How to customize:

•        Timeframes: Tap on the top-left where it says “1h” or “1D” to switch.

•        Indicators: Tap the “ƒx” icon to add indicators (RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.).

•        Drawing Tools: Tap the pencil ✏️ icon to open the drawing panel (trend lines, Fibonacci, etc.).

•        Templates: Save custom setups using the layout icon at the top right.

The mobile version supports real-time charting with pinch-zoom and drag-scroll functionality.

Setting Alerts in the Mobile App

Alerts are crucial if you want to stay updated without staring at the screen all day.

Steps to set an alert:

• On the chart, tap on a specific price level or indicator line

• Tap “+ Alert”

• Customize the conditions:

– Crossing / Greater Than / Less Than

– Value / Time / Frequency

• Choose delivery method: push notification, email, or SMS (for Pro accounts)

🔔 Alerts sync across all your devices — so if you set one on mobile, it appears on desktop too.

Creating and Managing Watchlists

The watchlist keeps your favorite instruments in one place for quick access.

To create a watchlist:

• Tap your profile (👤), then go to “Watchlists”

• Tap “+” to create a new list

• Add symbols manually (e.g., BTCUSD, EURUSD, GOLD)

You can have multiple watchlists, making it easier to organize based on asset class or trading strategy.

Sharing and Viewing Ideas

The Ideas tab (📰) gives you access to trade setups from other users.

•        Tap on any chart idea to expand and read full analysis

•        Filter ideas by asset class or strategy (e.g., harmonic patterns, Elliott wave)

•        Tap “Like” or “Comment” to engage with the trader

•        Tap “Share” if you want to repost or bookmark a setup

You can also publish your own ideas directly from mobile — perfect for documenting trades and building a following.

Using Dark Mode and Personal Settings

For better night-time viewing:

• Tap on 👤 → “Settings” → “App Theme” → Select “Dark Mode”

You can also:

•        Enable/disable chart animations

•        Customize default indicators

•        Choose candle or bar chart types

•        Enable auto-save on mobile layouts

Syncing Across Devices

One of the best features of TradingView is cloud-based synchronization.

If you:

•        Draw a trendline on your mobile chart,

•        Set an alert,

•        Save a layout or add indicators

…it will all appear on your desktop version automatically. This is crucial for traders who switch between phone and computer throughout the day.

Pro Tips for On-the-Go Analysis

•        Use mobile for monitoring and alert handling, not for full-scale charting

•        Set alerts at key levels before leaving your desk

•        Keep your chart layouts minimal to reduce clutter on smaller screens

•        Combine mobile alerts with automation platforms like SMARTT to act instantly when setups trigger

Final Thoughts: Mobile App is a Companion, Not a Replacement

The TradingView mobile app is an incredible tool for traders who need flexibility — but it’s best used in combination with desktop analysis.

For example:

•        Use desktop to plan and mark charts

•        Use mobile to track alerts, manage trades, and respond quickly

If you're someone who prefers a fully hands-free approach to trading, systems like SMARTT go even further. By automating the best strategies (especially in gold trading), SMARTT lets you focus on what matters — while it executes with technical precision in real time.

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