Why Mobile Automation Matters

By XGP Engineering Team

Modern mobile ecosystems are complex - with countless device models, OS versions, and network conditions. Manual testing cannot keep up.

Automation ensures

• Speed: Faster regression and sanity check after every release.

• Accuracy: Eliminates human error with consistent execution.

• Cross-Platform: Unified test logic across Android and iOS.

• Scalability: Parallel test runs across multiple devices.

How it Works

XGP’s automation engine integrates Appium, ADB, and iOS control frameworks into one streamlined system.

Core Capabilities:

Call Automation

Initiate, answer, and end voice calls automatically

SMS & Messaging

Send and receive SMS or app messages and validate message delivery

USSD Testing

Automate USSD session initiation, navigation, and response validation

Data Throughput & Protocol Testing

Measure and validate data performance using HTTP, HTTPS, Ping, FTP, and other protocols

App Automation

Launch, navigate, and test mobile apps to evaluate performance and UI flow

Multi-Device Control

Orchestrate and synchronize tests across multiple Android and iOS devices simultaneously

Remote Monitoring

View real-time device screens and test progress through Appium Device Farm or similar platforms.

XGP Portal - Centralized Test Control

All automation tasks are managed in one place - the XGP Portal.

Appium Device Farm Integration

Appium Device Farm enables real-time remote interaction and debugging:

Enhanced Session Management:

Simplifies creation and management of driver sessions on Android and iOS devices.

Automated Device Recognition:

Automatically detects connected real and simulated devices before starting tests.

Proactive Device Pool Management:

Continuously updates the device pool with newly available devices during execution.

Parallel Testing:

Supports concurrent test runs using random port allocation to improve efficiency and reduce time.

Remote Testing:

Enables test execution on remote devices for distributed teams or varied environments.

Manual Device Interaction:

Allows hands-on control for exploratory testing, debugging, and live user interaction.

Testing Scenarios

This test flow demonstrates the automated validation of the receiving side in a VoWiFi scenario, ensuring the device can successfully detect and answer incoming VoWiFi calls without errors or call drops.

Test Steps:

Example Test Flow – Automated VoWiFi Validation

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Prepare RF radio and ensure network readiness

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Enable WiFi on the device

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Enable VoWiFi service and verify WiFi is connected

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Wait for incoming call and answer successfully

Expected Result:

Device detects incoming VoWiFi calls, call can be answered successfully, and no errors or call drops occur during setup.

The Business Impact

Implementing mobile automation provides significant business impact across multiple dimensions:

Quality Assurance:

Continuous and consistent validation

Time Efficiency:

Faster feedback for developers

Scalability:

Expand testing to hundreds of devices

Cost Savings:

Reduced manual labor and rework

Privacy:

Keep your competitive features tested within closed doors

Reliability:

Early detection of integration issues

The Engineering Challenge

Ask yourself:

Are your test cases automated or still manual?

Can you view real-time results across Android and iOS?

Do you have a unified way to monitor, log, and analyze tests?

If not, it's time to modernize your testing strategy.

Let us know how to help

We love to hear what challenges you go through in your business and discuss how we can assist you.