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Live App Testing

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Upload your mobile app, interact with it on a virtual device, and quickly identify accessibility issues with Live App Testing. It provides a simple, effective way to test apps in a virtual environment, helping you improve accessibility and user experiences.

Who can use this feature?

  • Available for Accelerate and Enterprise as part of the full suite, and as an add-on for Essentials.

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Known limitations

Device and OS configurations

Live App Testing supports both virtual and real devices, depending on your feature flag configuration.

Virtual device options

  • Android:
    • Generic Android Emulator (Android 15)
    • Google Pixel 8 Pro (Android 15)
    • Google Pixel 8 (Android 14)
    • Google Pixel 7 (Android 15)
    • Google Pixel 6 (Android 13)
  • iOS:
    • iPhone 16 Pro (iOS 18)
    • iPhone 16 (iOS 18)
    • iPhone 15 Pro (iOS 17.5)
    • iPhone 15 (iOS 17)

Real device options

  • Android:
    • Google Pixel 9 (Android 15)
    • Google Pixel 9 (Android 14)
  • iOS:
    • iPhone 16 (iOS 26.2.1)
    • iPhone 16 (iOS 18.3.2)
    • iPhone 16 (iOS 18.2)
    • iPhone 16 (iOS 18.2)

Real devices selection may vary based in availability. It requires internet connection and Sauce Labs integration.

Feature restrictions

Restricted to one mobile app upload per digital asset.

File size limitation

The maximum size of the app file is 4GB.

Real vs virtual device

When you start a testing session, you can choose to run your scan on either a virtual or a real device. Each option supports different testing goals and levels of fidelity.

Virtual devices

Virtual devices provide a fast, flexible way to test your mobile app without depending on specific hardware. They’re ideal when you want to:

  • Test in a device-agnostic environment.
  • Maintain consistency with how developers test apps in tools like Android Studio or Xcode.
  • Run quick, iterative tests during early development or internal QA.

Real devices

Real devices offer the most accurate, real-world testing conditions. They’re best suited when you need to:

  • Validate true-to-life performance and behavior that may differ from virtual environments.
  • Ensure compliance with your organization’s supported device list or platform requirements.
  • Confirm app functionality and accessibility under real hardware and OS conditions.

 

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