Help & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PromptTest Studio, device compatibility, test execution, and security.
What is PromptTest Studio and who is it built for?
PromptTest Studio is a visual desktop application built for QA engineers, mobile developers, and product teams. It lets you mirror a connected Android device, inspect UI elements with a single click, and compose automated mobile tests in plain English without writing complicated code.
Do I need programming experience to create tests?
No! Tests are written in natural, plain-English commands like
Tap "Sign In", Type "user@test.com" into "Email", and Assert "Welcome" is visible. Studio provides a click-to-prompt generator that drafts these steps automatically when you select elements on screen.
Is PromptTest Studio local-first or cloud-based?
Studio is 100% local-first. It runs directly as a desktop application on your Windows machine. Your test data, credentials, device screens, and baseline images never leave your local workstation.
Which Android devices and versions are supported?
PromptTest Studio supports any physical Android phone, tablet, or Android TV device running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer. It also works seamlessly with official Android Studio Virtual Devices (AVD) and third-party emulators (like Genymotion) that communicate via ADB.
Do I need to modify or instrument my Android app (APK)?
No instrumentation is required. PromptTest Studio interacts with your application using native Android accessibility trees and input injection over ADB. It works with release builds, debug builds, third-party apps, system menus, and hybrid webviews.
Why does Windows show "Windows protected your PC" during install?
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen displays this alert on new applications that do not carry a paid enterprise code-signing certificate. PromptTest Studio is an independent, community-driven tool with open release manifests and SHA-256 integrity checksums.
To install: click "More info" on the blue SmartScreen dialog, then click the "Run anyway" button. The installer is completely safe, local-first, and contains zero adware or spyware.
To install: click "More info" on the blue SmartScreen dialog, then click the "Run anyway" button. The installer is completely safe, local-first, and contains zero adware or spyware.
Can I connect my device over Wi-Fi without a USB cable?
Yes, full untethered wireless testing is supported!
- Android 11+: On your phone, go to Settings > Developer options > Wireless debugging and toggle it on. Tap Pair device with pairing code. In Studio, click the device dropdown, select Connect over Wi-Fi, enter your phone's IP, port, and 6-digit code, and click Connect.
- Android 10 & older: Connect via USB once, run
adb tcpip 5555in PowerShell, disconnect the USB cable, and enter your phone's IP address in Studio.
How do visual baselines and regression checks work?
When you add a visual check, Studio captures the screen and stores it as an approved baseline image. On future runs, Studio performs a pixel comparison against this reference. You can draw exclude masks over variable areas (such as live clocks or dynamic advertisements) to avoid false positives.
Can I use Playwright or Cypress for native mobile apps?
No. Tools like Playwright and Cypress are designed specifically for web browsers (desktop and mobile web viewports). They cannot inspect or test native Android APKs or native iOS applications.
PromptTest Mobile was built specifically to solve native mobile app testing (React Native, Expo, Flutter, and Native Android/iOS). It delivers fast, zero-setup execution, auto-waiting, and autonomous crawling directly on real devices and emulators over ADB.
PromptTest Mobile was built specifically to solve native mobile app testing (React Native, Expo, Flutter, and Native Android/iOS). It delivers fast, zero-setup execution, auto-waiting, and autonomous crawling directly on real devices and emulators over ADB.
Where can I get support or report an issue?
You can visit our Community & Support page to open an issue on GitHub, start a discussion, or request new features.