DevTools On Real Devices

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Testing hybrid apps or mobile websites that rely on embedded web views often requires advanced debugging capabilities. With LambdaTest, you can inspect and debug these web views directly on real Android and iOS devices using familiar tools like Chrome DevTools and Safari Web Inspector.

This enables seamless inspection of DOM elements, console logs, network activity, and JavaScript execution—giving developers the same debugging power they enjoy on desktop browsers.

Access DevTools on LambdaTest Real Devices

Step 1: Log into your LambdaTest dashboard and navigate to Real Devices > App Testing.

Step 2: Choose a real Android or iOS device, upload your app (APK/IPA) or open a browser URL, and click Start to launch your session.

Step 3: Once your app or mobile website loads, go to the screen with the WebView content.

Step 4: In the session toolbar, click on the Chrome DevTools button.

Step 5: A debugging window will open:

• On Android, this launches Chrome DevTools.
• On iOS, you can choose between Safari Web Inspector or Chrome DevTools.

Use the DevTools interface to inspect HTML structure, debug JavaScript, monitor network requests, and view console logs in real time.

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Supported Platforms

Platform	Debugging Tools Available	OS Versions Supported
Android	Chrome DevTools	Android 9 and above
iOS	Safari Web Inspector, Chrome DevTools	iOS 13 and above

note

With Hybrid application, release builds must enable the ability to inspect web views in your application.

• On Android 4.4*, call WebView.setWebContentsDebuggingEnabled.
• On iOS 16.4+, set isinspectable to true on on the Webkit/WKWebView instance.

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Use Cases

• Inspect embedded content in hybrid mobile apps
• Debug JavaScript errors or performance issues
• Test mobile websites inside native wrappers
• Validate responsive design and layout within WebViews
• Troubleshoot third-party widget rendering or data fetching
• Test ad placements or dynamic content in app containers
• Analyze network requests, responses, and timings to optimize your network.
• View and edit DOM elements.

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