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Before installing the mobile dependencies, you must first have installed the base installation. |
The framework uses Appium to perform mobile automation. This setup guide will take you through the high level installation for Android and iOS.
You can find further information on the Appium website.
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iOS devices can only be run from a MacOS X host. If you intend on automating iOS, either run them from a Mac or using a cloud based device from a provider such as Sauce labs or Test object. ''' |
Download and install npm directly.
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If you are using Linux or MacOS, you should be able to use a package manager or brew for this step. |
From a terminal or command prompt window, run npm install -g appium.
Optionally, you may install the Appium desktop application. This can assist in native application testing to spy on elements.
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If you are testing a hybrid application, you can spy on the application using your Chrome browser’s remote devices tool, under the developers tools. |
Download and install Android Studio. This comes with ADK and all the tools needed to perform Android testing.
After installing ADK and Appium, you will need to configure devices in android studio before running your automated scenarios.
4.1 Open Android Studio
4.2 Open AVD Manager
4.3 Install HAXM
4.4 Add a new device
E.g. Nexus 4, using x86 CPU
4.5 Start your virtual device
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Skip to the Next steps, if you are not running your automation on MacOS X. |
Download and install XCode.
Set up a new Simulator from within XCode.
Now that you have completed your base and mobile install, you can continue and run your automated scenarios, using the mobile simulator/emulator.
Physical devices can also be connected to your machine or a remote machine as well.
Check out the information on Android physical device installation and iOS physical device installation for further information.