Cloud Debugging for Android Development

Android Application Cloud Debugging

Debugging Android applications is crucial during development. However, developers face two major challenges:

1. Device Diversity: Android encompasses numerous mobile device brands and models. Additionally, the variety of Android OS versions further complicates this diversity. Consequently, companies must invest significantly to support this wide range of devices.
2. Finding a Device When Needed: Developers often struggle to find the required phone. Sometimes, they do not own the necessary device and must purchase it, or the device might be in use by a colleague. Thus, locating the desired device becomes another challenge for developers.

These issues frequently trouble developers. Here, I present information about cloud debugging, highlighting two solutions:

1. Huawei Cloud Debugging

According to their documentation, “You can now debug your app without needing to purchase Huawei devices, and enjoy remote access to all Huawei phones, tablets, Visions, and wearables, accessed via cloud real device labs spread across the globe.” This means you can connect to Huawei devices on the cloud using their plugin and debug your applications. To get started, you need to log in and use the plugin.

Link: Huawei Cloud Debugging

2. RobotQA Android Studio Plugin

RobotQA offers an Android Studio Plugin that allows you to connect to over 35 real Android devices on the cloud. They provide one week of free usage and generate reports for each debugging session.

GitHub documentation link: RobotQA Android Studio Plugin for Debugging

Happy debugging!