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title: App Manager
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title: "App Manager on Real Devices"
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sidebar_label: App Manager
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description: Manage and test multiple app versions on real devices using LambdaTest App Manager. Supports .apk, .aab, and .ipa uploads with version control and live testing.
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The LambdaTest App Manager is part of the Real Device App Testing suite. It allows users to upload, manage, and run multiple versions of mobile applications seamlessly. This documentation outlines the steps to access the App Manager, upload and manage apps, filter and search through apps, and run different app versions on real devices.
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The LambdaTest App Manager is a tool within the Real Device App Testing section. It lets you easily upload, manage, and test different versions of your mobile apps. This guide explains how to access the App Manager, upload apps, search and filter them, and run any version on Real Devices.
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:::info Currently in BETA
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To enable it for your organization, please contact us via <span className="doc__lt" onClick={() => window.openLTChatWidget()}>**24×7 chat support**</span> or you can also drop a mail to **[email protected]**.<br />
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## Accessing App Manager
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To access the App Manager in LambdaTest:
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**Step 1:** Navigate to Real Device under App Testing in the LambdaTest dashboard.
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**Step 1:** Navigate to **Real Device** under **App Testing** in the LambdaTest dashboard.
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**Step 2:** Click on the App Manager CTA.
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**Step 2:** Click on the **App Manager** CTA.
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<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/APP_MANAGER_CTA.png').default} className="doc_img"/>
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**Step 3:** This will open the App Manager in a new tab.
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**Step 3:** This will open the **App Manager** in a new tab.
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<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/APP_MANAGER_MAIN_SCREEN.png').default} className="doc_img"/>
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## Uploading Apps on App Manager
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In the App Manager window, users can upload mobile app files:
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In the **App Manager** window, users can **upload mobile app** files Either by click **“Click to upload”** or **drag and drop your file** into the upload box.
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- Either click **“Click to upload”** or **drag and drop your file** into the upload box.
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| Android | .apk, .aab |
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**Maximum App upload limit:** 10
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**Maximum App upload limit (Per batch):** 10
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- **Search Bar**: Search by:
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- **App Name** – the name of the app you uploaded.
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- - **Package Name** – the identifier for all versions of an Android app.
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- **Package Name** – the identifier for all versions of an Android app.
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- The OS Filter in the App Manager allows you to easily sort and view apps based on their operating system. This is especially useful when managing a mix of Android and iOS builds.
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The OS Filter in the App Manager allows you to easily sort and view apps based on their operating system. This is especially useful when managing a mix of Android and iOS builds.
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- You can filter the app list to show:
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- **Android** apps only
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> To enable it for your organization, please contact us via <span className="doc__lt" onClick={() => window.openLTChatWidget()}>**24×7 chat support**</span> or you can also drop a mail to **[email protected]**.<br />
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## Version Control
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LambdaTest App Manager offers a convenient version control system for managing multiple versions of the same application:
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- When you click on an app name in the file bundle section, a version panel opens.
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**LambdaTest App Manager** offers a convenient version control system for managing multiple versions of the same application:
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- When you click on an app name in the file bundle section, a **App Card** opens.
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- This **App Card** displays all versions of the selected app that have been uploaded.
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<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/real-device-app-testing/APP_MANAGER_APP_CARD.png').default} className="doc_img"/>
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- The **most recent version** appears at the top, with older versions listed below.
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## Launching an App on a Real Device
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- Maintain multiple versions of the same app for **consistent version control**
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- Test patched builds quickly for hotfix verification and bug resolution
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- Share builds with team members or stakeholders for review and collaboration
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- Share builds with team members or stakeholders for review and collaboration
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- Upload and manage Android (.apk, .aab) and iOS (.ipa) app builds securely
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- Share builds with team members or stakeholders for **review and collaboration**
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- **Launch and test** any uploaded version directly on real devices
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- Maintain version history for **compliance** and **QA tracking**

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