Question 1

How do I connect multiple Android devices to Appium Docker?

Accepted Answer

You can run separate containers for each device using the --device flag with specific USB paths, as described in the 'Connect Each Device to a Separate Container' section. Alternatively, use wireless ADB with the ANDROID_DEVICES environment variable for multiple devices in one container.

Question 2

Appium Docker Android vs. native Appium setup – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Appium Docker Android simplifies setup and ensures consistency across environments, making it ideal for CI/CD. Native setup offers more direct control and lower overhead but requires manual configuration, which can be error-prone for real device testing.

Question 3

Can I use Appium Docker Android with iOS devices?

Accepted Answer

No, this project is specifically for Android real device testing. For iOS automation with Appium, you would need a different setup, possibly using other Docker images or native tools, as it's not supported here.

Question 4

How to troubleshoot adb devices not showing in the Docker container?

Accepted Answer

Ensure USB devices are properly mapped with --privileged or --device flags, and on Windows, use host.docker.internal for adb commands. Check the 'Quick Start' section for OS-specific steps and verify device authorization by sharing the .android directory.

Question 5

How to run Appium tests on Android emulators using Docker?

Accepted Answer

This project doesn't support emulators; you need to use the docker-android project mentioned in the README. For emulator testing, switch to that repository for pre-configured Docker images tailored to Android emulators.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using Appium in Docker vs. bare metal?

Accepted Answer

Docker adds containerization overhead, which can slightly increase test execution time and resource usage. However, for most real device tests, the trade-off is acceptable given the benefits of environment consistency and easier setup.

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