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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +id: devtools-on-real-devices-app |
| 3 | +title: Dev Tools On Real Device |
| 4 | +sidebar_label: Dev Tools |
| 5 | +description: Inspect and debug embedded web views in real mobile devices using LambdaTest's DevTools. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +keywords: |
| 8 | + - webview debugging on real device |
| 9 | + - inspect hybrid app webview |
| 10 | + - LambdaTest webview tools |
| 11 | + - real device DevTools |
| 12 | + - simulate GPS location iOS |
| 13 | + - mobile web view inspection |
| 14 | + - webview console logs |
| 15 | + - DOM inspection mobile |
| 16 | + - app testing |
| 17 | + - real devices |
| 18 | + - chrome devtools mobile |
| 19 | + - safari devtools mobile |
| 20 | + - app testing webview |
| 21 | +url: https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/devtools-on-real-devices-app/ |
| 22 | +site_name: LambdaTest |
| 23 | +slug: devtools-on-real-devices-app/ |
| 24 | +--- |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +import CodeBlock from '@theme/CodeBlock'; |
| 27 | +import {YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME, YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY} from "@site/src/component/keys"; |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; |
| 30 | +import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +<script type="application/ld+json" |
| 33 | + dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: JSON.stringify({ |
| 34 | + "@context": "https://schema.org", |
| 35 | + "@type": "BreadcrumbList", |
| 36 | + "itemListElement": [{ |
| 37 | + "@type": "ListItem", |
| 38 | + "position": 1, |
| 39 | + "name": "Home", |
| 40 | + "item": "https://www.lambdatest.com" |
| 41 | + },{ |
| 42 | + "@type": "ListItem", |
| 43 | + "position": 2, |
| 44 | + "name": "Support", |
| 45 | + "item": "https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/" |
| 46 | + },{ |
| 47 | + "@type": "ListItem", |
| 48 | + "position": 3, |
| 49 | + "name": "Screen Reader on Real Devices App", |
| 50 | + "item": "https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/devtools-on-real-devices-app/" |
| 51 | + }] |
| 52 | + }) |
| 53 | + }} |
| 54 | +></script> |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +Testing hybrid apps or mobile websites that rely on embedded web views often requires advanced debugging capabilities. With LambdaTest, you can inspect and debug these web views directly on **real Android and iOS devices** using familiar tools like [**Chrome DevTools**](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/) and [**Safari Web Inspector**](https://developer.apple.com/safari/tools/#current). |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +This enables seamless inspection of DOM elements, console logs, network activity, and JavaScript execution—giving developers the same debugging power they enjoy on desktop browsers. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +## Access DevTools on LambdaTest Real Devices |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +**Step 1:** Log into your LambdaTest dashboard and navigate to **Real Devices** > **App Testing**. |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +**Step 2:** Choose a real Android or iOS device, upload your app (APK/IPA) or open a browser URL, and click **Start** to launch your session. |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +**Step 3:** Once your app or mobile website loads, go to the screen with the WebView content. |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +**Step 4:** In the session toolbar, click on the **Chrome Dev Tools** button. |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/Real_device_chrome_devtools.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +**Step 5:** A debugging window will open: |
| 75 | +- On **Android**, this launches Chrome DevTools. |
| 76 | +- On **iOS**, you can choose between Safari Web Inspector or Chrome DevTools. |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/real_device_safari_devtools.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +Use the DevTools interface to inspect HTML structure, debug JavaScript, monitor network requests, and view console logs in real time. |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +--- |
| 84 | +## Supported Platforms |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +| Platform | Debugging Tools Available | OS Versions Supported | |
| 87 | +|----------|---------------------------|------------------------| |
| 88 | +| Android | Chrome DevTools | Android 8 and above | |
| 89 | +| iOS | Safari Web Inspector, Chrome DevTools | iOS 11 and above | |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +--- |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +## Use Cases |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +- Inspect embedded content in hybrid mobile apps |
| 96 | +- Debug JavaScript errors or performance issues |
| 97 | +- Test mobile websites inside native wrappers |
| 98 | +- Validate responsive design and layout within WebViews |
| 99 | +- Troubleshoot third-party widget rendering or data fetching |
| 100 | +- Test ad placements or dynamic content in app containers |
| 101 | +- Analyze network requests, responses, and timings to optimize your network. |
| 102 | +- View and edit DOM elements. |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +--- |
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