Install an app

Learn how to install an app on a device during a manual session.

Install an app

Once you start a manual session, select Install Apps.

A manual test session with the

You can upload a supported filetype from your computer, install an app from a URL, or choose an app from your app repository. If you plan on testing your in-app camera, be sure to enable Instrument application for camera injection before you install.

A close-up of the different app installation options during a manual session.

Depending on your cleanup policy, your app may automatically uninstall after the session.

iOS build types

On physical iOS devices, Upload File and Install From URL in Install Apps accept .ipa, .zip, and .app files. A .app built for physical iOS devices installs the same way as an .ipa.

Compress a .app bundle to a .zip archive before uploading. If the selected .app is not a .zip archive, a message asks you to compress it and the file is not uploaded.