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Basic device operations inside the MobileCloud™
Cloud Services
You will learn how to operate a device in the MobileCloud™ just as if it were in your own hand.
This lesson will explain how to select a device & reserve it.
We will then go through basic device operations – from working on the device touch screen and keys to entering text, rotating the device and getting a screenshot.
Finally, we will learn how to generate SMS’s and calls to the device.
At the end of this lesson you will be able to operate a device as if it were in your hands.
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Selenium & UFT users can login to MobileCloud to access
Interactive mode allows working with the device manually
Browsing
The interface contains productivity features for manual testing, all abilities are also available as automation commands
In this module, we will be using the interactive view to get familiar with the basic features of working with cloud devices
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Let’s begin by selecting a device. In order to do this, click on the Select device button, then select a device and click Open (or double click on the device selection).
Notice that it is possible to open multiple devices and view them simultaneously. Each open device requires approximately 256k download bandwidth.
[Demo on a live session]
To Search for a device:
Search option 1: Enter search criteria in Search for device edit box, located at the top right corner of the Select Device window.
Search option 2: Filter by dedicated categories, including manufacturer, location, reservation, and availability.
Click Filter to: update device status list, or refresh list according to the specified search filter(s).
The device status display indicates the device availability.
Available - The device is available for immediate use. Click Open  or double click to use it instantly. Click Lock or Reserve to create a reservation
Busy - The device is in use by another user. Click Reserve to schedule a reservation. Double Click on the device will open the reservation dialog
Disconnected - The device is not connected to the system at this time. Click Reserve to create a reservation (24 hours lead time). Click Click to submit a request to get it as soon as possible
Opened - The device is in use by your user account. Click ”Lock” to create an immediate reservation.
Reserved - The device is reserved for your user account. Click ”Open” to use it instantly.
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[Demo on a live session]
[Open a Device, perform a touch and a long touch, and a key press]
What is the difference between a Key Press and a Touch?
KEY PRESS:
Pressing on physical keys, such as HOME, Volume Up, Volume Down
TOUCH:
[Demo on a live session]
Hold down the SHIFT key
With the other hand, click your mouse and swipe across the screen and release
You will see a GREEN line that connects your start point (A) to your end point (B)
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[Demo on a live session]
1. Using your mouse, click on an icon and highlight it
2. Moving your mouse ever so slightly, wait for the icon to respond
Once it does, slowly your move your mouse in the desired direction to the location of choice on the screen
When you arrive at the location, release the mouse
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Text Entry
The text entry feature allows a user to input text, in any language, into the device.
To input text:
Select a location to enter text (or simply press the ENTER key on your keyboard)
Type text in the textbox
Click  to enter text
[Demo on a live session]
[Open a device. Demo: Typing a URL inside a browser session.]
The device should be in text-entry-mode. Either the virtual keyboard is open or the cursor is waiting for text. In most devices, text entry can be completed in any language supported by the device. The text is sent directly to the operating system, disregarding the virtual keyboard.
In some devices, typing the text at the dialing screen might not be supported. For these devices, the keypad can be used.
Rotate
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INFO: In this section, you will find all of the key details regarding the device you selected, including Model, OS, Version, IMEI, and much more
AUDIO: available for devices with Audio Connected, as shown in the Select Device list. When it is clicked upon - Audio becomes activated. Toggle back and forth on the icon to activate and deactivate the audio.
ROTATE: Device position options:
Rotate View: rotate the displayed image only
Reset: reset the device orientation to default
Restarting and Recovering Devices
Use when needed in test case or on unresponsive device
While the device is rebooting, you can not perform operations. If you attempt an operation, an error may appear
Recover Device – Disconnects & reconnects device to the MobileCloud
Use only if restarting device did not work
In case of persistent failure, please open support ticket.
Screenshots
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What is a Repository?
The Repository is your MobileCloud storage space. You can save images with their device skin here. You can also store your applications, data tables, scripts and test flows. This is useful when sharing screenshots may be required for demo purposes.
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Summary
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How to SELECT devices to work with.
We began our ‘hands-on’ experience by having you log into your MobileCloud™ and begin to ‘touch’ devices using simple functions such as KEY PRESS, TOUCH, SCROLL, DRAG, and SWIPE!
You learned where to find DEVICE INFORMATION, ROTATION and AUDIO.
We covered basic TEXT ENTRY.
How to RESTART and RECOVER a device.
We reviewed how to take a SCREENSHOT and where to store it (HINT: in the REPOSITORY)
Basically, you learned how to operate a MobileCloud device just as if the device were in your hands!
What a great start!