How to Manage a Park of Mobile Devices?

by Nataliia Vasylyna | June 3, 2016 6:57 am

Every specialist of software testing company engaged in mobile application testing[1] wants to work with a well-organized set of required devices. Unfortunately, not every firm can afford such a luxury.

Often only outsourcing software testing[2] companies possess big parks of devices. They can also be used for automated testing[3] and compatibility testing. If a manager is responsible for several dozens of mobile devices, he should follow several simple rules to make their lifespan longer.

What Principles Can Help to Manage a Large Park of Mobile Devices?

• Every device should be labeled with a tag indicating its inventory number and firmware version.
• A very important condition is not to allow employees to take devices out of the office unless it was previously discussed and agreed.
• Whenever a tester takes or returns a device, a person in charge should record it in a log book available to all employees of a company or department.
• The settings of all gadgets should remain unchanged during their usage periods. Once a testing activity is finished, a tester has to restore the initial settings.
• A good practice is to perform testing with a phone or tablet that is not connected to PC. A device should be connected to computer only in case of installing a new build or uploading files.
• Before returning a gadget back after testing, an employee must charge it, clean it with a wipe and put it in a bag together with its charger, USB cable, headphones and other accessories.

Serious approach to mobile equipment is an important attribute of a manager’s competence.

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• How Can Camera Be Used on a Mobile Device?[4]
• The Power of Automation Testing: Magic Bullet or Smart Investment? (based on a case study)[5]
• Top 5 Mobile App Development Trends to Consider in 2024[6]

Source URL: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/06/03/mobile-devices-testing/

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