Updated documentation

Author: sakshamarora-arch

docs/group-folder-redirect-on-real-devices.md

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+---
+id: group-folder-redirect-on-real-device
+title: Group Folder Redirect for iOS Apps in App Live
+sidebar_label: Group Folder Redirect
+description: Enable Group Folder Redirect support for iOS apps on LambdaTest Real Devices.
+keywords:
+  - lambdatest real devices
+  - ios app live
+  - group folder redirect
+  - ios file system testing
+  - private app container testing
+url: https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/group-folder-redirect-on-real-device/
+site_name: LambdaTest
+slug: group-folder-redirect-on-real-device/
+---
+
+# Group Folder Redirect On Real Devices  
+
+LambdaTest supports **Group Folder Redirect** for iOS apps on Real Devices.  
+This feature ensures your app uses its **private container directory** instead of the **shared app group container**, which becomes inaccessible after **app resigning** on Real Devices.
+
+---
+
+## Use Cases 
+
+- Ensure your app maintains **file system access** after being re-signed on Real Devices.  
+- Prevent issues when your app relies on the **shared App Group container**, which becomes inaccessible after resigning.  
+- Guarantee consistent **storage and retrieval of files** by using the app’s private container.  
+
+---
+
+## Using Group Folder Redirect in Manual Testing
+
+
+**Step 1**: Click on the Real Devices > App Testing
+
+
+**Step 2**: Upload your application. Open the **App Settings** to enable the **Group Folder Redirect** toggle.
+
+![Group-Folder-Redirect](../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/Group-folder-redirect/Group-Folder-redirects.png)
+
+
+**Step 4**: Select your device and start your Real Device testing session.  
+
+---
+:::info
+- An **instrumented version** of your app with Group Folder Redirect support will launch.  
+- The app will store and retrieve files from its **private container directory** instead of the shared App Group container.  
+- File system features will function consistently even after app resigning.  
+:::
+
+
+

docs/group-folder-redirect.md

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+---
+id: group-folder-redirects
+title: Group Folder Redirect for iOS Apps in Appium Tests
+sidebar_label: Group Folder Redirect
+description: Learn how to enable Group Folder Redirect for iOS apps during Appium testing on LambdaTest Real Device Cloud.
+keywords:
+  - lambdatest automation
+  - ios app automation
+  - group folder redirect
+  - appium ios file system testing
+  - private app container automation
+url: https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/group-folder-redirects/
+site_name: LambdaTest
+slug: group-folder-redirects/
+---
+
+import CodeBlock from '@theme/CodeBlock';
+import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
+import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
+
+# Group Folder Redirect for iOS Apps
+
+LambdaTest now supports **Group Folder Redirect** for iOS apps during automation testing with Appium.  
+This feature ensures your app uses its **private container directory** instead of the **shared app group container**, which becomes inaccessible after **app resigning** on Real Devices.
+
+---
+
+ ## Use Cases 
+
+- Ensure your app maintains **file system access** after being re-signed on Real Devices.  
+- Prevent issues when your app relies on the **shared App Group container**, which becomes inaccessible after resigning.  
+- Guarantee consistent **storage and retrieval of files** by using the app’s private container.  
+
+---
+
+## Steps to Enable Group Folder Redirect
+
+### 1. Upload Your Application
+- Upload your iOS app to LambdaTest following standard procedures.  
+- Refer to the [**Upload your Application**](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/application-setup-via-api/#upload-your-application) documentation for detailed instructions.  
+- Note the **App ID** returned after uploading — you will use this in your automation scripts.
+
+---
+
+### 2. Configure Desired Capabilities
+Include the `groupFolderRedirectEnabled` capability in your Appium desired capabilities and set it to `True`.  
+
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem value="ios" label="iOS">
+    <CodeBlock className="language-java">
+{`desired_caps = {
+    "deviceName":"iPhone 16",
+    "platformName":"iOS",
+    "platformVersion":"18",
+    "isRealMobile": True,
+    "app":"YOUR_APP_URL",
+    "build":"Sample Build",
+    "name":"Sample Test",
+    #highlight-next-line
+    "groupFolderRedirectEnabled": True
+}`}
+    </CodeBlock>
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+---
+
+### 3. Run Your Automation Test
+Launch your Appium test, the app will automatically use its private container for all file operations without any code changes.
+
+---
+
+:::info
+- LambdaTest launches an **instrumented version** of your app with **Group Folder Redirect** support.  
+- All file system operations that previously relied on the App Group container now use the **private container**.  
+- Your tests remain compatible and functional, even after app resigning.
+:::

sidebars.js

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               "set-date-time-hour-format-real-devices",
               "assistive-touch-on-real-ios-devices",
               "dark-mode-on-real-devices",
+              "group-folder-redirect-on-real-device"
             ],
           },
         ],
@@ -2818,6 +2819,7 @@ module.exports = {
               "appium-app-performance",
               "appium-ios-app-settings",
               "ios-keychain-cleanup",
+              "group-folder-redirects",
               "adb-commands-support",
               "login-google-android",
               "disable-screenshot-block",