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Status Future consideration
Categories Functional Tester
Created by Guest
Created on May 21, 2023

Connecting real mobile devices to system wirelessly, when the device and system is connected over the same network

In our organization we are not allowed to connect real mobile device to our system using USB. This is due to strict security protocol and no exceptions will be allowed, if requested.

Therefore, we are trying to communicate between the mobile device and system wirelessly as they are on the same secured network. And we successful in establishing the same.

After the connection is established, we are able to see the our desired device in the list of available devices.

The problem comes when we are trying to record the mobile device and the virtual assistance throws are error saying the app is not present in the device, however the app is present. RFT is not able to recognize it.

We have tried with other apps as well, e.g. the google calculator app, and observed the same issue.

If will be very useful if RFT can start the virtual assistance for mobile devices connected wirelessly, for recording and capturing mobile elements for automation.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Jun 1, 2023

    Although the theme of this request is consistent with our business strategy, it is not committed to the release that is currently under development.

  • Guest
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    May 25, 2023

    Currently it is for Android, as we are connecting Android device to Windows machine wirelessly.

    In case we need or see a necessity for Mac, we will update accordingly.

  • Guest
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    May 24, 2023

    Is this for Android or iOS or both