How to Install Test Builds on Android and iOS Devices

Introduction

After creating your test builds in BuddyBoss App, you can install them on Android and iOS devices. Android uses a QR-based install directly from the build page, while iOS requires registering each device and installing a provisioning profile. Follow the steps below to install test builds on both platforms.

Install on Android Devices

  1. In WordPress, go to BuddyBoss App > Builds
  2. Filter to find your latest Android Test Build
  1. Click Install on Android Device and scan the QR code
  1. Follow prompts to download and install the APK on your device

Install on iOS Devices

  1. In WordPress, go to BuddyBoss App > Configure > iOS Devices
  1. Click Add New Device, then use Refresh to display newly added devices.
  2. Enter a device name and scan the QR code shown.
  1. Tap Allow on your iOS device to download the BuddyBoss provisioning profile.
  1. Open Settings > Profile Downloaded, tap Install, then confirm.
  1. Return to iOS Devices in WP Admin, close the QR popup, and click Refresh to verify your device.

Note: Existing test builds created before a device is registered won’t install on that device—only builds generated after registration will work. To test on multiple iOS devices, register all devices first, then generate your test build.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: My Android device won’t install from the QR code
A: Ensure QR scanning is enabled and that your device allows installations from unknown sources (for APKs outside the Play Store).

Q: My iOS device does not appear after scanning the QR code
A: Restart your device after installing the profile, then tap Refresh in iOS Devices.

Q: Test builds created before device registration won’t install on new iOS devices
A: Only test builds generated after registering a device can install on that device; register all devices first, then create a new test build.

Q: How can remote testers install test builds?
A: Share the QR code image via screenshot or message so they can scan and install on their devices.

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