Mobile Testing Overview

Upload Android APK or iOS IPA builds, create AI-assisted mobile tests, select devices, run tests, and review execution evidence in ContextQA.

Who is this for? QA engineers, SDETs, and test leads who create and run Android or iOS tests in ContextQA.

Quick answer

ContextQA mobile testing follows four stages:

1. Add an Android APK or iOS IPA in Uploads.
2. Create a test case and select Mobile as the target platform.
3. Choose the platform, device, and uploaded app build.
4. Generate and execute the test, then review its result evidence.

The same mobile test cases can be grouped into a Mobile test suite and added to a test plan for repeatable or scheduled execution.

Mobile testing workflow

Stage	Where	Outcome
Prepare the build	Uploads	An APK or IPA is available as an app build
Create the test	Test Cases → New Test Case	A reusable mobile test case
Configure execution	Mobile configuration step	Platform, device, and app build are selected
Organize regression	Plans	Mobile cases are grouped into suites and plans
Review evidence	Test result or plan report	Status, step details, screenshots, logs, and available video

Android and iOS at a glance

Platform	Build type	Select during execution
Android	.apk	Android device and an APK app build
iOS	.ipa	iOS device and an IPA app build

Obtain a test-installable build from your mobile engineering team. Signing and device compatibility requirements depend on how your organization builds and distributes the application.

How mobile tests differ from browser tests

Browser test	Mobile test
Starts from a target URL	Starts from an uploaded app build
Selects a browser or viewport	Selects Android/iOS and a device
Uses browser interactions	Uses mobile actions such as tap, type, swipe, and scroll

Navigation

• Uploads — create an APK or IPA folder and manage its build.
• Test Cases — create, filter, edit, and run mobile tests.
• Plans → Test Suites — group related mobile cases.
• Plans → Test Plans — select suites, machines/devices, settings, and schedules.

Recommended learning path

1. Check the prerequisites.
2. Upload an APK or IPA.
3. Create and run a mobile test.
4. Follow Your first mobile test for a complete example.
5. Organize mobile suites and plans.

Frequently asked questions

Does ContextQA support both Android and iOS?

Yes. The verified platform selector provides Android and iOS options. Upload an APK for Android or an IPA for iOS.

Why is the App Build field empty?

The selected platform must have a compatible completed upload. Go to Uploads, confirm that the APK or IPA appears with Completed status, and then reopen the mobile configuration step.

Can I organize mobile and browser tests separately?

Yes. Test cases display their type, and test suites have a Select Target Platform setting. Choose Mobile when creating a mobile-only suite.