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Selecting a Mobile Device

Once you've selected a mobile app, you will need to select the device you want to run tests on. You can choose to select a Virtual Device or a Real Device by using the navigation tabs on the page.

Real Devices

To use a Real Device, click the Real Device Testing tab.

  • Click an available device from the devices list
  • Make sure to select an iOS device if you've selected an iOS app (.ipa), or an Android device if you've selected an Android app (.apk)
  • Click the Start button

Virtual Devices

To use a Virtual Device, click the Emulator & Simulator Testing tab.

  • Select an app you've uploaded, or the sample Android/iOS TestingBot app.
  • Click the Android or iOS tab in the virtual device list
  • Select an iOS simulator if you've selected an iOS app (.ipa), or an Android emulator if you've selected an Android app (.apk)
  • Click the Start button

Time Limits and Timeouts

  • Live tests will last a maximum of 5 minutes at a time for trial users.
  • Live tests for paid users will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity
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