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ANHristov01
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12 days ago

TestComplete 15.80: Mobile Recording on real Samsung device does not capture actions

We are using TestComplete v15.80 and recording mobile tests on a real Android device (Samsung). The device is detected correctly and the configuration appears to be fine - the application launches, the screen is visible in TestComplete, and the initial app screen is displayed (see attached screenshot). 

The issue occurs after pressing Record: we perform several actions in the mobile app (tap/scroll/text input, etc.) but no steps are saved. After stopping the recording, TestComplete generates an empty KeywordTest, as if no actions happened. 

Expected result: Actions performed during recording are captured as steps in the KeywordTest (or Script). 
Actual result: The KeywordTest is empty and contains no recorded steps.

Questions:
1) What are the most common reasons for mobile recording to produce an empty test when using a real Android device?
2) Are there any required permissions/servicess (e.g., Accessibility / agent) that may block recording if disabled? 
3) Do we need to close all Chrome/Edge other applications during mobile recording (we don't expect they affect it, but want confirmation)?

Environment:
TestComplete: 15.80
Device: Real Android Samsung phone
Test Type: Mobile UI recording (KeywordTest)

2 Replies

    • rraghvani's avatar
      rraghvani
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      Have you tried enabling USB Debugging ON in Developer Options, in Android?

      Are you using Mobile Device Cloud (BitBar and local Appium) or Legacy mobile support?

      Have you followed what is shown in About Mobile Tests?