Setting Up and Configuring for Android Devices via Command Prompt

Install Node.js, Appium server, and the uiautomator2 driver via command prompt to automate mobile site testing on Android devices.

Prerequisite

You must install the latest version of Java and Maven. To download Java and Maven, refer to the Installation Steps for Java Selenium Framework. Make sure you set the environment variables and path.

Setting Up and Configuring Appium Server and Driver

Perform the following:

Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that is required to run Appium. Download the appropriate Node.js installer from nodejs.org. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Node.js. After installation, open a command prompt and check if Node.js is installed by running node -v to see the installed version.

Install Appium

To install Appium using npm, run the following command:
```
npm install -g appium
```
This command will install Appium on your system, allowing you to use the appium command to start the Appium server. After installing Appium, you need to verify the Appium version by running the following command:
```
appium -v
```
The following image will be displayed with the appropriate version:

Install Appium Installer

Run the following command to install the Appium installer:
```
npm install -g appium-installer
```
This command will download and install the necessary dependencies for running Appium, such as the Appium server and various drivers for different platforms.

Display Appium Installer Packages

Run the following command to display the Appium Installer packages:
```
appium-installer
```
The following screen will be displayed. In this screen, navigate to the Install Appium Server option.

When you select the Install Appium Server option, the following screen is displayed. Select the latest server version and press Enter. The Appium Server will be installed.

Command prompt showing appium-installer with Install Appium Server option selected

Install Appium Driver

Select the Install Appium Driver option to view multiple drivers.

The following screen will be displayed. Select the uiautomator2 option by pressing the Spacebar and then pressing Enter to indicate that this is selected and installed on your system.

Run Appium Doctor

Run Appium Doctor by selecting the Run Appium Doctor option, and then select the Android option for the platform. Appium Doctor will check your system for all the necessary dependencies required for Appium to run successfully with Android. Once Appium Doctor completes its checks, it will display a summary of the results, indicating whether your system meets the requirements for running Appium with Android.

A tick mark indicates that the necessary dependencies are installed successfully.

Download Appium Inspector

To inspect elements using the Appium Server, download the Appium Inspector from the following link: Download Appium Inspector. Make sure to install it separately. After downloading, install and run the Appium Inspector.

Start the Appium Server

To run Appium on your system, launch a new Command Prompt window (exit the old one) and run the following command:
```
appium
```
The following screen displays the Appium version, path, and driver details, confirming that the installation was successful.

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