I need to run some automated UI checks on our native iPhone app. I’d like to be able to do the following:
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I’d like to automate a few actions and take screen shots.
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I don’t want the tool to identify the buttons by image or text, as my app changes images and text all the time. I’d like to identify controls by ID.
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I’d like to run these tests on a real iPhone device.
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Lastly, when I complete one test, I need to access to settings to modify a few changes, then relaunch app to test. (no need to resume the app)
Is there a good way to achieve these kinds of automated UI tests?
You can use the instrument that apple provides – UIAutomation
It provides all expected automation facilities. Screenshots can also be taken. Check for documentation here apple doc
Here is a nice tutorial to start with http://cocoamanifest.net/articles/2011/05/uiautomation-an-introduction.html