A mobile build file represents a specific version of a native mobile application. When you upload mobile build files to mabl, anyone on your team can create and edit mobile tests in the cloud.
This article explains how to upload and test your mobile builds in mabl.
For more information on how to integrate mobile build file management into a CI/CD workflow, check out the article on managing mobile builds in the CLI.
Export your mobile build
If you haven't done so already, export your iOS or Android build file from your mobile development IDE. Read the article on exporting mobile builds for more detailed instructions.
Upload the mobile build file
To create and run mobile tests in the cloud, you must first upload a file of the mobile build. To add a mobile build file in the mabl app, take the following steps:
- Go to the mobile build files page: Configuration > Mobile build files.
- Click on + Upload a new build.
- When the system dialogue appears, select the mobile build file you want to upload from your computer.
- Provide a version number for your mobile build file.
- Click Upload.
If you notice a typo in the build file's name, or if you need to change the version number, click on the pencil icon in the Actions column to update the filename or version number.
Add the mobile build file as an application target
To run mobile tests in plans or integrate them into a CI/CD workflow, you must associate the mobile build file with an application and environment:
- Go to the applications page: Configuration > Applications.
- Create or edit the application that you want to associate with the build file:
- New application: create a new application and select the uploaded mobile build file as the application target.
- Existing application: open the application details page, click on + Add target, and select the uploaded mobile build file.
- When you add the target, you must also associate it with an environment.