Unable to start APK on android emulator using Katalon Mobile Recorder or Object Spy

[davi.edsmarzan]

Hi,

I’m new at katalon studio and also encountered this issue.

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Asking for your help to fix this.

thanks you.

[silmi]

Hello mr Chris.

I wanna ask something, i just try katalon studio for mobile testing and it works.
But unfortunately, one of my apk testing isnt running well. The case is : when i try to record the apk, its stuck on splash screen on first launch the app. I wanna ask to you, can i test that apk with katalon? Or i should set up something to handle that? Thankyou

[Chris_Trevarthen]

Hi @silmi,

The problem you’re seeing might be that Katalon is launching the wrong activity for your app and is hanging at the splash screen. You can try setting the Desired Capabilities for the appActivity to be the correct application activity (you might need to confirm that value with your developers).

See here for how to set the Desired Capabilities in Katalon Studio:

'Unable to start application on this device' error. packageAndLaunchActivityFromManifest failed.

Hi Rocky, There might be a mismatch between the package name and the activity name in your settings. There are some DesiredCapabilities you can set that might help you get around this. In your Project->Settings menu, go to Execution->Default->Mobile->Android. Add new entries for appPackage, appActivity, appWaitActivity, and appWaitDuration. Here’s a description of what those activities mean: http://appium.io/docs/en/writing-running-appium/caps/ When done, it should look something like this (…

Hope this helps,

Chris

[yousaf.ly2018]

@satish1607

Same issue I am also facing,

APK file is getting corrupted and it cant be install any devices, I need to copy from different location to use it, After Spy or recorder, its crashing the apk file.

Still solution is not found please suggested.

To address APK file corruption issues:

1. Rebuild APK: Rebuild the APK from source code using proper build tools.
2. Check for Malicious Code: Run a security scan on code to detect spyware or malicious elements.
3. Review Dependencies: Ensure all project dependencies are updated and compatible.
4. Investigate Recorder: Check if recorders are affecting or modifying the APK file.
5. Verify Copying Process: Ensure correct copying and storage processes for the APK file.
6. Update Tools: Use the latest versions of development tools to benefit from bug fixes.
7. Test on Different Devices: Confirm if the issue persists across various devices.
8. Explore Alternatives: Consider alternative build methods or tools for APK creation.

For further assistance, provide specific details or consult relevant forums.