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AdamRyś
Occasional Contributor
5 years ago

Android Object Testing - On-Screen Action "Drag..." option doesn't recognize objects anymore

Hi,   I started Android application tests in TestComplete. I was struggling with devices and application preparation to start with object test. I did everything the same like here it was written: h...
  • AdamRyś's avatar
    AdamRyś
    5 years ago

    I got answer from support:
    "Our developers determined why the issue occurs - your app uses the controls which are not supported (androidx), and when TestComplete instruments such an app, it doesn't take into account the code which these controls add. Thus, we will need to make quite complex changes to the instrumentation process, this could take significant time - currently, we don't have any ETA when or whether we support such type of Android apps."


    They recomended anyway to instument my application by PatchServices.jar from source code: 
    https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/app-testing/mobile/android/preparing/instrumenting-apps/ide/android-studio.html

    My developers added this .lib and it finally starts recognize my objects in app :).

    So if your application uses "androidx" controls, instrumentation in TestComplete will be not enough, you will need do this by adding PatchServices.lib in source code.

     

    Kind regards,

    Adam Ryś

     

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AdamRyś
Occasional Contributor

AlexKaras Thanks for quick response!

 

App was created in Kotlin. I checked a lot of times if app is instrumented, since I know this is a key to object-based testing in TestComplete. It always returns "Your Android application is already instrumented". Screenshot attached.

 

Kind regards,

Adam

 

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AlexKaras
Champion Level 3
5 years ago

> App was created in Kotlin.

I think that this might be the reason of the unstable access to application's internals that you are experiencing. (I assume that device is prepared for testing as documented -- developer mode is on, etc. -- and has TestComplete agent installed.)

I don't remember anyone here talking about Kotlin, thus I would recommend to create Support ticket via the https://support.smartbear.com/message/?prod=TestComplete form.

I also would appreciate it if you update this thread and let us know the result of your communication with Support.

 

  • sonya_m's avatar
    sonya_m
    SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
    5 years ago

    Thank you for helping Alex.

     

    Hi AdamRyś , I see that you have raised a support ticket and the investigation is ongoing at the moment. Please keep us updated when you get a solution:smileyhappy:

    • AdamRyś's avatar
      AdamRyś
      Occasional Contributor
      5 years ago

      Hi sonya_m,

       

      I am still waiting for an answer. My problem has been escalated. If I will get any solution for this problem I will come back and write you what the reason for the error was.

       

      Kind regards,

      Adam Ryś

    • AdamRyś's avatar
      AdamRyś
      Occasional Contributor
      5 years ago

      I got answer from support:
      "Our developers determined why the issue occurs - your app uses the controls which are not supported (androidx), and when TestComplete instruments such an app, it doesn't take into account the code which these controls add. Thus, we will need to make quite complex changes to the instrumentation process, this could take significant time - currently, we don't have any ETA when or whether we support such type of Android apps."


      They recomended anyway to instument my application by PatchServices.jar from source code: 
      https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/app-testing/mobile/android/preparing/instrumenting-apps/ide/android-studio.html

      My developers added this .lib and it finally starts recognize my objects in app :).

      So if your application uses "androidx" controls, instrumentation in TestComplete will be not enough, you will need do this by adding PatchServices.lib in source code.

       

      Kind regards,

      Adam Ryś

       

      • sonya_m's avatar
        sonya_m
        SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
        5 years ago

        Glad to hear it is solved!

        Thank you for the update.