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Devices start automatically when you open the Test Editor. Device connecting state with progress indicator

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Device Info Bar

Device information bar showing device type, runtime, build, and steps Shows:
  • Device Name: “Google Pixel 7”, “iPhone 14 Pro”
  • Runtime: “Android 14”, “iOS 17”
  • Build: App build (click to view)
  • Steps: Total step count
  • Cancel: Stop device immediately

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Live Device Interaction

The device stream is fully interactive. You can control the device in real-time just like a physical phone: Basic Interactions:
  • Tap - Click anywhere on the screen
  • Swipe - Click and drag in any direction
  • Scroll - Swipe up/down to scroll through content
  • Long press - Click and hold for long press actions
Advanced Actions (right-click menu): Right-click on the device screen to open a menu with additional actions:
  • Long Press - Hold down on an element
  • Double Tap - Tap twice quickly
  • Pinch - Zoom in or zoom out on maps, images, and other zoomable content
  • Input - Enter text directly into the focused field
Manual Testing Use Cases:
  • Exploratory testing - Manually navigate your app to discover issues
  • Test debugging - Step through a failing test manually to understand the problem
  • Recording tests - Enable recording mode to capture your interactions as test steps
  • Verification - Quickly check app behavior without running a full test

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Device Logs

Test Editor with Device Logs showing initialization sequence Real-time logs show:
  • Connection status
  • Step execution
  • Errors and warnings

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Platform Info

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Android

  • Startup: 5-45 seconds (varies by app size)
  • Requires: APK file uploaded (or zipped APK)

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iOS

  • Startup: 5-30 seconds (varies by app size)
  • Requires: Zipped .app bundle for simulator

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Troubleshooting

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Device Won’t Start

  • Check build selection
  • Wait 60 seconds
  • Check concurrency limits
  • Click Cancel → Retry

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Build Won’t Start (Non-Debug Build)

Ensure you are using a debug build (Android) or simulator build (iOS).
  • Android: Use a debug APK, not a release/production build.
  • iOS: Use a simulator .app bundle, not a .ipa device build.
Release builds and device-only builds will not work with Revyl’s testing infrastructure.

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Connection Lost

  • Check network
  • Refresh page
  • Keep tab visible (10min timeout)

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Video Not Loading

  • Wait for RUNNING state
  • Disable ad blockers
  • Use Chrome/Edge

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Concurrency Limit

  • Check Live Monitor for active sessions
  • Close unused devices
  • Wait for others to finish

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App Won’t Launch

  • Verify build exists in Builds page
  • Check build compatibility (OS version)
  • Try different build version
  • Ensure it’s a debug/simulator build (see above)

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Session Limits

Concurrency: 1-3 devices (plan dependent) Session time: 30 minutes max Inactivity: 10 minutes if tab hidden

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Best Practices

  • Close unused sessions
  • Keep tab active during testing
  • Use Live Monitor to track all devices
  • Use stable network (wired/strong Wi-Fi)