Access test versions Android

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Dec 23, 2022
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Reminder : a Google Account can only be suscribed to alpha, beta or production testing. We recommand that you use different phones for each track.

In the case a Google Account would be subscribed to both alpha and beta testing, the following cases will eventually happen :

  • Access to the beta version will be denied

  • In-app functionalities will not perform well

You will not be able to download both the alpha and beta version on the same phone, even with two different Google Accounts.

Prerequisite

To access the testing version, please provide the email related to your Google Account to your AppScho project manager so that they can suscribe you to the testing lists.

Access the program

Once the version is available, we will send a link such as: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/[...].

Make sure you are connected on the right Google Account before clicking on the link and press on Become a tester / Devenir testeur.

Once you've clicked on "Become a tester", Google will finalize your subscription to the testing list. it may take from a few seconds up to a few hours. Once this done, you will be able to find the app on the Google Play Store. You may always access it from the link we gave you.

If you don't find the testing version on the store, make sure you are connected with the right Google Account. (the one which was subscried to the list).

If you have several accounts on your Google Play Store, make sure you selected the AppScho- subscribed one.

How to add a tester

Beforehand you need :

  • The testers' Google Account

  • To know which track to subscribe them to

Connect onto Google Play Console with your admin IDs.

Select the app :

In the left menu, go the Closed Tests ("Tests fermés" in the picture below)

Go to :

For alpha testing , go to "Manage the channel" called Alpha.

For beta testing , go to "Manage the channel" called Bravo.

You get to a recap screen :

There will be 4 lists:

  • AppScho - Alpha

  • AppScho - Beta

  • [Name of the institution] - Alpha

  • [Name of the institution] - Beta

Next : Select [Name of the institution]- Alpha / Beta

Then, add the testers' email : Google will indicate you in case they are not Google Accounts.