Knowledge Base: Testing Your App

  • App Download Problem in Desktop Browsers

    When downloading your Andromo app from a desktop browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox, you may be prevented from downloading the file until you provide confirmation. Below are examples of what you might see in the Google Chrome browser and Firefox browser and the steps you need to take to complete the download.

    Google Chrome Browser Below is the initial message you may see after initiating the download of your app:

    To complete the download, click the arrow on the right side of the message and select "Keep":

     Firefox Browser

    When initiating your Andromo app download you may see

  • Download link problems

    Problems Saving the Application File

    Your android application can either be downloaded from the link in the build email that was sent to you, or using the Download item in the Action drop-down list next to your project on your My Projects page.

    If you encounter a message about the file being "not commonly downloaded" refer to the App Download Problem in Desktop Browsers knowledge base article.

    If you encounter a problem with the download link related to a specific browser, or security settings, try right-clicking on the download link and selecting "Save Link As..." as shown below (text may vary between browsers).

     My Download Link

  • Testing your application without a mobile device

    This article will show you how to install your application onto the Android emulator using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

    The first step is to download your Android Package (APK) file. Andromo will email you a link to your APK file after you have successfully built your application. Simply click on the link and save the file somewhere on your hard drive.

    In order to use the ADB you must download and install the Android SDK. Installations instructions are available on the Android Developer website. Once everything is installed you will need to start the Android emulator.

    The final step is to

  • How to install your App onto a device

    Allowing installations from unknown sources

    In order to install your application onto your device (for testing before having added it to Google Play) you will need to allow the installation of applications from unknown sources. This setting can be found in your device's system settings under: Settings > Applications > Unknown sources:

    If you do not enable this setting the installation of your application will be blocked by Android:

    Once you have enabled the installation of applications from unknown sources you will be able to install and test the application that you just built using andromo.com.

    Installing your Application

    To