Mobile FAQs
Which mobile platforms are supported?
Section titled “Which mobile platforms are supported?”Android (.apk) and iOS (.ipa). See App builds.
I can’t use the Mobile App option. Why?
Section titled “I can’t use the Mobile App option. Why?”Mobile testing is not available by default on all organizations yet, particularly trial accounts. Contact your Klarent representative to get instant access.
Do tests run on real devices or emulators?
Section titled “Do tests run on real devices or emulators?”Both. Real device capacity and limits can be configured to fit your needs, based on your contract.
Do I need to write code or set up Appium?
Section titled “Do I need to write code or set up Appium?”No. Klarent creates the test from your plain English instructions and manages the devices. You can view the generated code if you want to.
Can Klarent test device features like the camera, file uploads or airplane mode?
Section titled “Can Klarent test device features like the camera, file uploads or airplane mode?”Yes. Klarent covers what mobile tests need, including file system access, the camera, network conditions and airplane mode. See the overview.
Can I test a mobile website?
Section titled “Can I test a mobile website?”Yes, as a Website test. Mobile App is for native apps.
Why does my iOS test need a Simulator build?
Section titled “Why does my iOS test need a Simulator build?”Flows like document upload use the file picker, which breaks when the .ipa is re-signed on real cloud devices. See App builds.
Which features do not apply to mobile?
Section titled “Which features do not apply to mobile?”Browser states, Force click and Playwright traces are for web tests only. Everything else works for mobile too.
Can my app reach a backend that is not public?
Section titled “Can my app reach a backend that is not public?”Yes, see Tunneling options.