Add a mobile application

When you select your device, the Mobile Scan automatically displays applications that are already installed on it. You can add other applications in the following situations:

  • When the application that you want to scan is not installed on your device.

  • When you want to customize the application name in the Mobile Scan and in mobile configurations.

  • When you want to scan a mobile web application.

To add an application in the Mobile Scan, follow the steps below:

  1. Start the Mobile Scan.

  2. Click Add app.

  3. In the subsequent Add application window, select the application type:

    • For native or hybrid applications, select Native/Hybrid.

    • For mobile web applications, select Web app.

  4. Click Continue.

Add application window

  1. If you scan a native or hybrid application, select the iOS or Android radio button. If you scan a mobile web application, go to step 6.

  2. Into the Enter a name for your application field, enter a custom name for your application.

    The Mobile Engine 3.0 uses this name as a mobile configuration name under the node Mobile->Applications.

  3. Into the Enter the full path... field, enter details about your application according to the table below.

Application Type

Option

Description

Native or hybrid application

Enter the full path or bundle ID

To specify your iOS application, enter one of the following:

  • The full path to the .ipa file for application on an iOS device or to the .app file for an iOS simulator. If you use the file path, ensure the file is located on the Mac where the Appium server is running. Use the file path to an application that is not installed on your mobile device. The Mobile Scan will install this application when you connect to your mobile device.

  • The Bundle ID of your iOS application. You can use the Bundle ID for an application that is already installed on your device or simulator.

Enter the full path or PackageName/ActivityName

To specify your Android application, enter one of the following:

  • The full path to the .apk file. If you use the file path, ensure the file is located on the computer where the Appium server is running. Use the file path to an application that is not installed on your mobile device. The Mobile Scan will install this application when you connect to your mobile device.

  • The Package Name of your Android application and the Activity Name for the screen of your application, separated by a slash (/). For example: com.example.myapp/com.example.myapp.MainActivity. You can use the Package Name and Activity Name for an application that is already installed on your device or emulator.

Mobile web application

Enter the URL

Enter the URL of the mobile website you want to scan.

Add native/hybrid application pop-up window with Android application details

  1. Click Add.

    This adds the application to the list shown in the Mobile Scan. You can remove it by clicking the Delete icon on the respective tile.