Devices

Abra Desktop automatically detects physical and virtual Android and iOS devices.

Before devices can be detected, you have to provide paths to some command-line tools.

Connect device

Android

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The minimum supported Android version is 8 (API level 26).

Setup Android paths

First, configure your Android paths.

Setup Android device

The developer options must be enabled on your device to allow Abra Desktop to detect it.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Open the About this phone section. The exact name can differ based on Android version and vendor of your phone.
3. Find the Build number information, it is usually located in the Software information section.
4. Tap the Build number 7 times to become a developer (congratulations!).
5. Navigate back to the main Settings menu.
6. Open the new Developer options section.
7. Enable the USB debugging toggle.
8. Disconnect your Android device, and reconnect it.
9. Refresh the Device dropdown in Abra Desktop. It should now include your Android device.

iOS

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The minimum supported iOS version is 17.0.

Setup iOS paths

First, configure your iOS paths.

Setup iOS device

1. Use a cable to connect your device to your Mac.
2. Unlock your device.
3. On your Mac, open a new Finder window.
4. Select your device in Finder and click Trust.
5. On your device, tap Trust in the alert dialog.
6. Refresh the Device dropdown in Abra Desktop. It should now include your iO device.

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To run tests on iOS devices, resigning is required.

Setup iOS simulator

No additional setup is required for iOS simulators.

Device not listed?

If your device is not listed, please double check if your device is connected by checking if it's charging.

If you are sure your device is properly connected, please create a support ticket.