Test Details
Navigate and manage device tests with detailed views and parallel mode.
Overview
The Test Details page is your command center for device interaction. It provides real-time device streaming, activity tracking, artifact management, and support for viewing multiple tests simultaneously in parallel mode.
Test Types
Device Farm supports two types of tests with different layouts:
Live Tests
Interactive tests for live testing with full device control. Video streaming with touch/gesture input and toolbar actions.
Automated Tests
Tests created by Appium/WebDriver scripts. Shows device screen plus live test execution progress widget.
Parallel Mode
View and control up to 3 device tests simultaneously. Perfect for cross-device testing or monitoring multiple test runs.
How to Enter Parallel Mode
- Start at least 2 device tests
- Click the "Select" button in the sidebar
- Check the tests you want to view (max 3)
- Click "View Selected" to enter parallel mode
Parallel Mode Features
- Control each device independently
- Click on a device to focus and view its inspector panel
- Reorder devices by dragging the tabs
- End individual tests without exiting parallel mode
Keyboard Shortcuts
Device Navigation:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
1 2 3 | Focus device 1, 2, or 3 |
Escape | Remove focus / Exit parallel mode |
Panels & Actions:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
L | Toggle logs panel |
S | Take screenshot |
R | Toggle recording |
I | Toggle inspector panel |
D | Toggle dock mode |
Test Sidebar
When you have 2 or more active tests, a sidebar appears on the left showing all running tests. This allows quick switching between devices.
Quick Switch
Click any test card to instantly switch to that device without page reload.
Test Actions
End tests directly from the sidebar using the stop button on each card.
Add New Device
Start a new test with the "Add Device" button at the bottom.
Selection Mode
Toggle selection mode to choose multiple tests for parallel view.
Inspector Panels
Access detailed test information through the toolbar panels. Choose between dock mode (side panel) or overlay mode (drawer).
Overview
Test info, device details, user info, and recent activity timeline.
Logs
Live device logs with filtering by level (Error, Warning, Info, Debug, Verbose). Search, download, and stream logs in real-time.
Screenshots
View and download all screenshots captured during the test.
Recordings
View and download video recordings of the test. Shows upload progress for recordings being processed.
Files
View files transferred during the test (push/pull operations).
Test Results
For automated tests: live test execution progress with pass/fail status for each test. Requires test event integration.
Panel Modes
Choose how inspector panels are displayed using the toggle in the toolbar:
Dock Mode
Panel appears as a resizable sidebar next to the device stream. Drag the edge to adjust width. Great for always-visible logs.
Overlay Mode
Panel slides in as a drawer from the right edge. Click outside or press Escape to close. Maximizes device view.
Activity Timeline
The Overview panel shows a timeline of all actions performed during the test. Each activity is color-coded by type:
| Activity Type | Color | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Touch & Gestures | Green | Tap, Double Tap, Long Press |
| Swipe & Scroll | Purple | Swipe, Scroll, Pinch |
| Text Input | Indigo | Type, Key Press |
| Screenshots | Blue | Screenshot captured |
| App Operations | Green/Red | Install, Uninstall, Launch, Close |
| File Operations | Blue | Push File, Pull File |
| Automation | Yellow | WebDriver commands |
Click "View All Activities" to see the complete timeline with detailed information for each action including timestamps and parameters.
Ended Tests
When a test ends, the layout changes to show test artifacts:
- Overview - Full test summary with all activities
- Screenshots - All captured screenshots for download
- Recordings - Video recordings of the test
- Logs - Complete device logs (downloadable as .gz)
- Files - List of transferred files
- Test Results - Test execution summary (automated tests)
Artifact Retention Test artifacts are retained based on your organization's retention policy. Download important screenshots and recordings before they expire.
