Testing mobile apps on real devices can be a challenge, especially when you need to ensure that your app works flawlessly across various screen sizes, OS versions, and hardware configurations. Appium, a popular test automation framework, allows you to automate tests for both Android and iOS applications. In this guide, we’ll show you how to test your mobile apps on real devices using Appium—without relying on any additional testing frameworks. Plus, we’ll demonstrate how to extract and use Excel data to make your tests more dynamic and efficient. 

Setting Up Appium and Real Devices 

Before you start automating tests on your real mobile devices, you need to set up Appium and ensure your devices are ready for testing. Here’s how you can get started. 

Using Appium Inspector to Locate UI Elements 

Appium Inspector is a powerful tool that allows you to interact with your app's UI elements and easily identify them for automation. Here's how to use it effectively to inspect elements and start your tests. 

Automating Tests with Excel Data Extraction 

Why hard-code values when you can drive your tests dynamically using Excel data? Let’s take a look at how you can extract test data from Excel files and use it to automate real-world scenarios in your app. 

Writing Your First Test Script with Appium 

Now that you have everything set up, it’s time to write your first test script! We'll walk you through a simple login scenario using JavaScript and Appium, while incorporating Excel data for dynamic test inputs. 

Best Practices for Mobile App Testing with Real Devices 

When testing with real devices, consider these best practices to streamline your process and ensure your tests are scalable, efficient, and reliable. 

By using Appium and real devices, you can ensure that your mobile app functions as expected across the full range of devices your users may have. Extracting data from Excel files makes your tests more dynamic, reducing the need for manual updates. With these tools and strategies, you can automate your mobile app tests and deliver more reliable, high-quality applications.