Testing your Application on Android

Testing your Application on Android has never been easier with AppPresser. Our process is simple and easy to follow. You will need to log into your MyAppPresser.com account and your Bitrise account.

My AppPresser Dashboard

  1. To Get started with your Android Test build, you want to visit the MyAppPresser.com Dashboard > App Name > App Customizer > Build and Preview section. Click on the Device testing and app stores dropdown. Inside of the dropdown, you'll see a button to view your builds in Bitrise and choose the type of device you want to test.

  1. There are several different devices you can test android applications.
  • Android Debug
  • Android Ad Hoc (Test Social Login)
  • Submit to Google Play
  1. Once you choose you your testing device, click the Build App button to get started.

  1. After you click on the Build App button - a message will appear. It may take some time to build your application depending on the size. The message will say:

Important: building your app for a device takes 10-15 minutes. It is recommended you only do this once you have fully tested your app in the browser preview, and are ready for app submission.

Bitrise Dashboard

If you have a Reseller account, you gain access to the Bitrise account where the apps are complied. After you start the App Testing build, you can head over to your Bitrise account by clicking the button that reads "Visit App in Bitrise". Make sure you are in communication with all of. your team/developers as you start building tests. It's possible to have more than one test build running at the same time and this may cause confusion.

  1. From inside of your Bitrise account, you will want to view your builds list.

  1. Click on build you wish to test on your Android Device.
  2. Inside of the build you will see all of the processes that run with each build. Scroll down until you see the section that reads: "Create Install Page QR Code".
  3. Open up the section and you'll see the Public Install Page URL inside of the section on the page.
  4. Click the link and it will open a new browser tab/new page where you will be given the instructions on how to install the Android Test Build.

  1. Here is what the Android Create Install Page QR Code Page Looks Like. On this page, you'll be given a QR code you can scan with your Android Device.
  2. From there, you'll see the same information. Once you have this page on your device, click on the "Download" Button. You'll install the app-debug.apk file and the app will appear on your device.
  • Please Note: Installing on each device may be different. Your device should show you a notice if there are other steps you need to take such as enabling developer mode or allowing "unknown apps" to be installed.

Thats it!

You should now have the test build setup on your Android Device and you can start testing.