I am encountering an error when I try to start a mobile application test using Katalon Studio. It seems that ADB commands related to settings delete are failing due to permission denial. I am using a realme RMX3630 device running Android 14.
Here is the error message I received:
java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: org.openqa.selenium.SessionNotCreatedException: Could not start a new session. Response code 500.
Message: An unknown server-side error occurred while processing the command. Original error: Error executing adbExec.
Original error: ‘Command ‘C:\Users\gayuh\.katalon\tools\android_sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe -P 5037 -s USNVNRAUCYP7GABM shell ‘settings delete global hidden_api_policy_pre_p_apps; settings delete global hidden_api_policy_p_apps; settings delete global hidden_api_policy’’ exited with code 255’;
Command output: Exception occurred while executing ‘delete’: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission denial, must have one of: [android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS]
Environment Details:
- Katalon Studio Version: 10 Free
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Java Version: 1.8.0_421
- Device: realme RMX3630
- Android Version: 14
- Appium Automation: uiautomator2
Additional Context:
- I am using scrcpy to control the device, and ADB works fine for other commands.
- The issue seems to stem from a lack of permission to execute
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGSon the device. - I have attached a screenshot of the full error message (see below).
Question:
- How can I bypass or resolve this issue to allow Katalon Studio to interact properly with my device?
- Is there any configuration or workaround to handle this for non-rooted devices?
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