How to find log on Android device?

Many times testers are struggling to find easiest way to collect crash log on Android device for further bug inspection but they end up doing it through Eclipse.
"Log Collector" is application on Android market which help to extract log from your android device which you can share through email configured on your device. This is easy and fast way to collect important log. but disadvantage of application is that it collects entire device log from which you need to extract log specific to your application.

Difference between Testing and Debugging

Most of the time people are perplexed about actual differences between testing and debugging carried out during SDLC. I am making attempt to shed light on this topic which will help to understand these different concepts.

Testing- Testing is technique of verifying the functionality of product or application against user requirements. Testing is dynamic activity carried out after deployment of build .Aim of testing is to validate whether tproduct or application is satisfying user requirements and functioning as per  expectations.It does not involve fixing of issues.
Testing is done at developers and testers end .

Debugging- Debugging is process of analyzing root cause of issue and resolve issue.It is done by developer to verify issue and fix it after finding error in code.

Hope this is helpful.

Automation Testing Tools for Mobile Applications

There is always question for mobile application tester that is there any tool available for testing of mobile application?. so answer is Yes there are no of testing tools available in market that helps to automate different types of mobile applications on different platform. due to dynamic nature and vast array of devices, testing technique and script may vary. Please find below list of some of the mostly used tools for mobile application testing.

1.TestComplete
2.QTP with M-Eux add on
3.TestQuest CountDown
4.Test Quest Pro
5.FoneMonkey
6.Perfecto mobile
7.DeviceAnywhere

    These are some of the tools widely used for testing of mobile application.

Shortcuts and Tricks for Your BlackBerry:

1. Roll the trackball to scroll horizontally in any field where you can enter/edit or view text.
2. Roll the trackball vertically to scroll vertically or to go to different fields to change options.
3. Hold the Shift (CAP) key while you roll the trackball to select multiple items in a list (such as messages). You can use this to delete multiple messages, for example.
4. Type the first letter of an item in an options list or menu to jump directly to that item.
5. Type the first letters of a name or the first few letters of the first name & last name separated by a space to quickly find a contact in the Address Book screen. e.g. 'jo sm' to find John Smith.
6. Press C to compose a new message from within Messages.
7. Rearrange the ribbon (menu): In the Home (icon) screen, press the menu key to bring up a menu. You can then select Move or Hide an icon. If you have hidden an icon, you can choose Show All to show it again. A hidden icon will appear with an X over it or shadowed. To un-hide press the menu key while on it and uncheck Hide icon.
8. The Blackberry display can be adjusted to allow reading messages while conserving battery power. Go to Options icon, Screen/Keyboard. Change the Backlight Brightness to 40% and set the Backlight Timeout to 1 Minute or perhaps 90 Seconds.
9. If you've lost signal or data coverage, try turning the radio off/on by going to Manage Connections. Uncheck then recheck the box for Mobile Network. Also, try going into Options, Host Routing Table and clicking the menu key, then selecting 'Register Now. After doing this you should receive a registration message from your wireless carrier. If this fails, pull out battery and reboot BlackBerry.
10. Password protect your BB: To set a password, go to the Options menu. If you have a Password option, select that. If not, Click on Security Settings, General Settings. In either case, change Password to Enabled. Select the desired Security Timeout value, then click the menu key and choose Save. You will be prompted to enter a new password and confirm the new password. You should also go to the Owner item in the Options menu and enter your name, a phone number (other than your BlackBerry), etc. When the password protection kicks in, this owner information is displayed on the screen. NOTE: If the wrong password is entered 10 times, the BlackBerry will perform a security wipe and delete all data stored on the device.
11. To support more than one email signature: Go to Messages, then click the Menu Key and choose Options, then choose Email settings. Change the Use Auto Signature to No. Then use 'AutoText' to add the alternate signatures you wish to use. See AutoText.
12. AutoText: Create your own abbreviations by going to Options, AutoText. Click the menu key and choose New. Enter an abbreviation then enter the text that will replace that abbreviation. Choose Specified Case if the replacement text is a proper noun, otherwise choose SmartCase. If the replacement text is at the beginning of a sentence, the first letter will be capitalized, if it occurs in mid-sentence, it will be lower case.
    Hold the ALT key while you roll the thumb-wheel to scroll horizontally in any field where you can enter or view text.

How to check exception details log on blackberry device

This post is dedicated to all  tester who are passionate about mobile application testing and always eager to learn new testing tips.Today i am going to provide one tip to help you understand root cause of exception.


While testing application on blackberry device,some times we come across exception in application being under test, in such case what we can do is just capture screen shot and report it with bug.But what if you could  help developer to reach to actual root cause of exception which will save time and add value to your reporting skill and in depth testing .All you have to do is just by press 'alt+lglg' key combination when exception is generated , complete details of exception will be displayed.


In this way ,you  as tester contributing  to your team and adding value to your testing skill.So next time when you find any exception don't be scared of how to report actual cause.