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Uploading Applications to an iPhone

We have made some changes to DeviceAnywhere to better support uploading applications to iPhones. Use the following procedure to upload applications to iPhones going forward.

Using the Applications Utility to Upload Applications to an iPhone

While this feature was originally launched in 5.0, it did not support iPhone application load until recently. Currently, not all iPhones have been configured with this capability; this project is ongoing and should be completed within the next month. You can find a current list of iPhones that support this functionality by contacting DASupport@deviceanywhere.com.

To load your application, select the Tools icon (wrench) in the Device Console, and then select the Applications tab. 

Select Add Application to first upload your application to the DeviceAnywhere server, and select iPhone as the application type. When you upload your application, make sure you zip up your files, and select your files that should be in the form of [appname].app folder.

Once you have uploaded your application to our server, select the Data Cable button to deliver your application, and the app will be side-loaded on the device.

To then view the application, you must restart the device. If after testing you would like to delete the application, you can right-click on the device, and choose Remove All Applications from the menu. This will remove all of the applications that you have installed on the device through this method.

If you have any additional questions about uploading an application to an iPhone, please contact us as DASupport@deviceanywhere.com.

Vivo Brazil is Now Available!

DeviceAnywhere, in partnership with Certified, has launched Vivo Brazil! Soon to be followed by other Brazilian operator package, the Vivo package contains 30 devices, including the Apple iPhone, the BlackBerry 9000 (Bold), and the HTC Touch.

To view the list of Vivo Brazil devices offered in DeviceAnywhere, go to the Device List on the Test Center Product page, and select[BRA] VIVO VDL by Certified in the Package drop-down.

Existing customers can sign up for their package through their My Account tab in the DeviceAnywhere Portal once they have logged in. Interested new users should contact DASales@deviceanywhere.com.

DeviceAnywhere Test Case Manager

The Test Case Manager is a new feature that comes free with DeviceAnywhere Test Center. It is essentially a test management tool, designed to help you easily manage your mobile testing process all within DeviceAnywhere Studio.

How does it work? 

With the Test Case Manager, you can store your test cases in DeviceAnywhere Studio. You can also create test plans (set of test cases to be tested against a set of devices), and these test instructions will appear right inside of DeviceAnywhere Studio, telling the user executing the tests exactly what to do. You decide what sort of "proof" you want to collect of the successful or failed test (e.g. screenshots or video). And - the best part is that all evidence of the tests is automatically stored and organized into a test report available in our web reporting portal.

1: Designing your test plans

To use the test case manager, first you enter your test plans in the Test Case Editor, right in the DeviceAnywhere Studio interface. Test cases are organized into projects, which are typically associated with a particular mobile application or product, and a set of devices you choose.

The Test Case Editor view is shown below:

2: Executing your tests

Once the test plan is created, the testers can go into the execution environment, Test Case Runtime (also right in Studio). They will choose a test plan and a device, and the tests they need to run will become visible right next to the device, instructing them step-by-step.

The Test Case Runtime environment is shown below:

3: Viewing your automatically generated test reports

Results from your executed tests are automatically saved in our web reporting portal. Reports include a high-level test status matrix (test cases by devices) as well as detailed reports of each device, complete with screen shots and or video proof. An example detailed report is shown below:

 
 
You can use these reports to check on test completion status, report bugs, or just keep a record of tests performed successfully!
  
For more information about the test case manager, or how to use it, you can contact us at features@deviceanywhere.com, or sign up for the webinar on April 8th at 9AM PST.