Download files from BrowserStack real devices
App Live enables you to download files or images from BrowserStack real devices to your system, and test apps that have report or document generation and download functionality. By downloading files to your system, you can test different use cases such as opening and viewing the files, verifying the contents of the files, etc.
Supported devices and file size
| Devices | Android devices running Android OS 6 and higher. iOS devices running iOS 13 and higher. |
| File size | The maximum total file size supported for download is 50 MB.The combined size of all the files you want to download from a BrowserStack real device must not exceed 50 MB. |
Download files or images
- Log in to the App Live dashboard.
- Upload your app and select your device from the device listing, to launch your test session.
- In your app, trigger the file/image download workflow, and download your file/image.
The downloaded files/images are saved in theDownloadsfolder of the BrowserStack real Android device. - On the Live toolbar, click Files & Media > File tab.
- Click Download files from the Device > Download files.
The files are downloaded in the.zipformat to your browser.
- Log in to the App Live dashboard.
- Upload your app and select your device from the device listing, to launch your test session.
- In your app, trigger the file/image download workflow, and download your file/image.
The downloaded files are saved in theChromefolder, and downloaded images are saved in theDCIMfolder on the BrowserStack real iOS device. - On the Live toolbar, click Files & Media > File tab.
- Click Download files from the Device > Download files.
The files are downloaded in the.zipformat to your browser.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting page lists some common errors that you may see while downloading files from BrowserStack real devices.
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