Configuring your Android device in Zoho QEngine
1. Overview
2. Prerequisites
2.1. System Requirements
For the best experience, you should use Android Studio on a computer with at least the following specs:
16 GB RAM
64-bit Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS operating system
16 GB disk space
2.2. Download and Install Android Studio
Follow the steps below to install Android Studio:
- After installation, launch the application to ensure a successful setup.
3. Connect your Real Device with the Agent
Note: For demonstration, we have used a OnePlus Nord device running Android version 12. Here, the UI may vary depending on the device you are using.Step 1: Download and Install Android Studio
- After installation, launch the application to ensure a successful setup.
Step 2: Enable Developer options on the device
Open the Settings app on your device.
Navigate to the About phone or About device option.
- Inside the About device option, tap on Build number seven times in quick succession. You will likely be prompted to enter your device's unlock code or PIN.
After tapping the build number seven times, you should see a message indicating that "Developer options" are enabled.
- Go back to the main Settings menu, and you should now see a new option called "Developer options" or "System" with "Developer options" within it.
Step 3: Enable USB debugging
Once Developer options are enabled, in its menu, look for the USB debugging option.
- Toggle the switch next to "USB debugging" to enable it. When you enable USB debugging for the first time, you may see a prompt asking you to confirm your action. Select "OK" or "Allow" to proceed.
Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to the computer.
- After connecting your device to the computer, you may see a notification on your device's screen regarding the USB connection. Select "Transfer files" or "File transfer" mode. This step is essential for allowing data transfer between the device and the computer.
- Check the RSA fingerprint displayed on your Android device and make sure it matches the fingerprint of your computer. If the fingerprints match, check the " Always allow from this computer" checkbox and tap Allow to confirm.
Step 4: Enable Stay Awake Option (Optional)
Within the Developer options menu, look for the "Stay awake" or "Keep screen on while charging" option.
Toggle the switch next to "Stay awake" or "Keep screen on while charging" to enable this option.
4. Connect your Virtual Device with the Agent
Step 1: Download and Install Android Studio
Follow the instructions provided on the website to download and install Android Studio.
Check the system requirements and install the right file for your machine:
After installation, launch the application to ensure a successful setup.
Step 2: Install the required SDK developer tools
Open Android Studio and click on More Actions inside the Welcome page.
Navigate to SDK Manager.
Under the Android SDK section, select "SDK Tools."
Ensure that Android Emulator and Android SDK Platform - Tools are installed. If not, check the boxes and click Apply.
Confirm the changes by clicking OK.
Step 3: Setup Virtual Devices
Navigate back to More Actions and select Virtual Device Manager.
Click Create Device.
Choose a device from the Phone category and click Next.
Select the preferred Android version for your device.
Finally, verify the device configuration and setup, then click Finish.
- After a few minutes, start/restart your Agent. The connected devices will be listed under Devices inside your Agent. To verify, navigate to Agents within the settings of the project where it is configured or check About Agent by clicking on the icon in the system tray.
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