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title: Select a Device for Live App Testing
description: Choose from real devices and virtual devices for manual mobile app testing.
  Learn about device options and time limits.
source_url:
  html: https://testingbot.com/support/app-live/select-device
  md: https://testingbot.com/support/app-live/select-device/index.md
---
# 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](https://testingbot.com/members/apps/devices/new) 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](https://testingbot.com/members/apps/new) 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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