Android 6 support

This topic provides guidance for testing mobile apps on devices running version 6 of the Android OS.

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One way to install and configure the Android mobile test client is to use a USB cable and the USB Controller. This method handles both installation and configuration and also works in secure environments that do not have WiFi access.

For devices running Android 6 that are connected to the test workbench with a USB cable, open Device Settings > Developer Options on the device and deselect Verify apps over USB. Otherwise, a conformation dialog opens each time the mobile test client or an application under test (AUT) is installed.

Under certain conditions, you will see the following confirmation dialog whenever the mobile test client or an application under test (AUT) is installed on the device. The dialog also appears each time the AUT is run.

Allow Google to regularly check device
activity for security problems, and 
prevent or warn about potential harm. 
Learn more in the Google Settings app. 

These conditions are as follows:

  • Android 6 is installed on the device or emulator.
  • The device is plugged into the computer running the test workbench with a USB cable, therefore enabling installation with the USB controller.

To prevent the confirmation dialog from appearing, do the following:

Procedure

  1. Open Device Settings > Developer Options on the device.
  2. Deselect Verify apps over USB.
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