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Mobile Automation FAQ

Unable to click the mobile screen​

This issue is common on Xiaomi devices. In Developer options, enable both USB debugging and USB debugging (Security settings).

How can I operate multiple mobile devices concurrently?​

Use Parallel List Loop to operate multiple devices concurrently. In the following example, line 5 runs after every device has opened the specified app.

How can I prevent the device from locking during automation?​

No additional setup is required. Runavelo prevents the device from locking during automation.

Is a USB cable required?​

You can use ADB wireless debugging instead, provided the phone and computer are connected to the same network.

Which mobile devices are supported?​

Most Android devices are supported, including Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, OPPO, and vivo devices. Runavelo supports Android 5 through 16.

Does the mobile device need a companion app?​

No companion app is required or installed. You only need to enable developer options on the mobile device.

Does the device need to be rooted?​

No.

Can Runavelo enter text in Flutter app input fields?​

Yes. In Advanced, select Clipboard Input.

Unable to capture WeChat elements​

Enable TalkBack in Android system settings, usually under Accessibility > Vision.

Get the local mobile phone number​

See Get Mobile Phone Number.

Get an SMS verification code​

See Get SMS Verification Code.

No green border appears when capturing a mobile element​

Try the following:

  1. Select Refresh in the lower-left corner of the screen-mirroring window.
  2. Close and reopen the screen-mirroring window.
  3. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
  4. Restart ADB with adb kill-server, or end adb.exe in Task Manager.
  5. Restart the mobile device.
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