Servistesin – Android Phone Testing (Step-by-Step Guide)
This document provides a step-by-step guide to set up and test the “Servistesin” application on an Android emulator (with Google Play AVD) and on a physical device. (Includes short notes for iOS at the end.)
0) Prerequisites Checklist
Windows/macOS computer (8 GB+ RAM recommended) Latest Android Studio installed Tester Google account (if app is in closed testing) App package name & closed test invite link (if applicable) Test credentials (username/password) 1) Install Android Studio
Download and install Android Studio. Go to Android Studio > More Actions > SDK Manager. SDK Platforms: Install Android 14 (U) or Android 15 (V). SDK Tools: Enable Android SDK Build-Tools, Google Play services, Google USB Driver (Windows). Go to Android Studio > More Actions > AVD Manager to set up the emulator. Note: Android Studio may ask to install extra components during setup. Accept all.
2) Create a Google Play-Enabled Virtual Device (AVD)
Open AVD Manager > Create Virtual Device. Select a Pixel model (e.g., Pixel 7/8/Pro). In System Image, pick one with the Google Play badge (e.g., "Android 15 – Google Play"). Make sure it says Google Play, not just Google APIs. Edit (pencil icon) the AVD > Advanced Settings: 3) Start the Emulator & Configure Play Store
Complete setup wizard (language, timezone). Open Play Store and sign in with your Google account. For closed testing, log in with the account added to the tester list. Update Google Play services if prompted. Adjust Settings > System > Language & Region if needed. If Play Store is missing, you picked the wrong image. Use a Google Play-enabled system image.
4) Install Servistesin from Play Store
A) Public Release
Search for “Servistesin”. B) Closed Test (if applicable)
Make sure your account is added as a tester. If not ask it from Open the invite link and click Join/Join the program. If the app doesn’t appear: Update Play Store from Settings > About. Clear Play Store cache/data. Wait 10–15 minutes for rollout. 5) Alternative: Install APK (Sideload)
Method 1 – Drag & Drop
Drag the app-release.apk file onto the emulator. Method 2 – ADB Command
Run: adb install app-release.apk Update existing: adb install -r app-release.apk If installation fails, check CPU ABI compatibility. Emulator uses x86_64; ensure the APK supports it.
6) Launch App & Grant Permissions
Log in with test credentials. Location (while using / always) 7) Simulate GPS Location
Go to Extended Controls (⋮) > Location in emulator. Enter coordinates manually or upload a GPX route. Start simulation and confirm app updates location. 8) Test Push Notifications
Ensure Google Play services is up-to-date. Note: Push on emulators may be unreliable. Always confirm on a real device. iOS simulators do not support push notifications. 9) Debugging & Logs
Open Logcat in Android Studio. Filter logs by package name (e.g., com.servistesin). Save logs when reporting issues. Use Screen Record/Screenshot from emulator’s extended controls. 10) Common Issues
No Play Store: Wrong image chosen. Device not certified: Update Google Play services. App not visible (closed test): Accept tester invite, clear Play Store cache, wait. No GPS update: Check app permissions & send new GPS route. No push notifications: Try real device. 11) Smoke Test Checklist
App launches & login works. Permissions requested properly. Map and location display correctly. Push notifications received. Works after network loss/reconnect. Correct time/date shown in different regions. 12) Physical Android Device Testing
Enable Developer Options (tap build number 7 times). Run adb devices to confirm connection. Install APK: adb install app-release.apk. Disable battery optimization for Servistesin. Test location & push notifications with screen off. 13) iOS Notes
Cannot install via App Store on simulator. Use Xcode to run app on iOS Simulator. Push notifications require real iPhone + TestFlight. GPS simulation in Xcode: Debug > Location. 14) Best Practices
Clear app data before each test. Use disposable accounts for role testing. Attach logs + screenshots/videos when reporting bugs. Version
Updated for Android Studio & Google Play Console latest workflows.
