Upload apps in App Low Code Automation

Learn how to upload, and manage mobile apps for automated testing on real devices using BrowserStack App Low Code Automation.

Use App Low Code Automation to upload your mobile apps and test them on real devices. This guide explains which app formats you can use, and provides step-by-step instructions for uploading and managing your apps.

Types of apps supported

You can test the following native mobile app formats:

• .ipa (iOS)
• .apk (Android)

How to upload apps

To upload your app to App Low Code Automation:

1. On the Low Code Automation dashboard, select the device model from the dropdown menus.
2. Click the Start test> button to launch the real device on the screen. It connects to the real device on cloud.
3. In the Upload Apps modal, click Upload.
4. Select your app file (.ipa or .apk), paste a URL. The Uploaded Apps modal displays your selected file and upload progress.
5. After the upload completes, you see a confirmation message: Build uploaded successfully. Your app launches on the device. The test authoring interface appears, allowing you to start writing your test steps.

Alternatively, you can also upload apps by clicking Upload app in the Apps section.

Manage uploaded apps

Go to the Apps section in App Low Code Automation to view all uploaded apps. You can search for apps, filter by Android or iOS, and delete apps as needed. The section displays each app’s version, platform (Android or iOS), upload date, and file size.

Delete an app

To delete an app, on the Uploaded Apps modal, select the app, and click the Delete icon next to it. You can delete only the apps that you uploaded.