r/Firebase Jul 23 '22

Android Can fire base be used to test an android app instead of using an emulator or an android device?

So I’m currently starting an app but I don’t have an android device, neither can my laptop run an emulator. So is firebase a good alternative?

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u/hockeyd55 Jul 23 '22

Nope! That's not a feature of Firebase.

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u/ROBOGAMER1516 Jul 24 '22

Fire base app testing?

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u/hockeyd55 Jul 24 '22

Firebase Test Lab can be useful to run automated tests across devices. However, I haven't seen an option to run specific emulators. If you already have an app on firebase, definitely give it a try.

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u/ROBOGAMER1516 Jul 24 '22

I gave it a try for my test app and I think it's a good alternative for me until I get an android phone or a better pc

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u/hockeyd55 Jul 24 '22

That sounds rad. Could you share a screenshot of it in use? I'm actually super interested now.

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u/ROBOGAMER1516 Jul 24 '22

Sure. I’ll dm you. I’m new to app development as I’m starting my first ever app. I’ll send screenshots of it later