Questions tagged [beta-testing]

A test for a computer product prior to commercial release.

Beta testing is the last stage of testing, and normally can involve sending the product to beta test sites outside the company for real-world exposure or offering the product for a free trial download over the Internet. Beta testing is often preceded by a round of testing called alpha testing.

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Google play test purchase not working anymore

I've got an app long time live on Google Play. My app has two live versions: 3.18 - production 3.19 - beta I've waited a day after uploading beta apk to make sure it's ready to go. Then, on my test device, I used opt-link for testers to "Become a…
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Is there an equivalent to promotion code for subscriptions on Google Play?

I am conducting a beta test and trying to get a much wider audience to participate testing a new subscription service I have added to my Google Play app. I am having trouble getting volunteers outside my inner circle because subscriptions require a…
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Staged roll out and beta testers on Android

For our Android app, we have a number of beta testers signed up via an opt-in link through Google Play. If I do a staged production roll out at 10%, will that include my beta testers or will they just have to be the lucky 10% to get it? Is there a…
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Cannot press "next" button on TestFlight external test

On TestFlight External Testing, I went as follows, but I could not proceed further because "Next" button was diabled. 1) Added Build to Test 2) Selected build to test 3) Input "What to test" & "Beta App Description" Any idea how to enable the "Next"…
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WP7 beta testing with ads

I know this question isn't strictly programming related, however I have been unable to find an answer elsewhere and I'm sure the answer would benefit others. I'm releasing a beta version of my WP7 game soon and in order to test all the…
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Application activation

My VB.NET program is being distributed to some beta testers. They have been given a beta testing "key" code to activate the program in their PC. I have an online MySQL database. It contains a list of keys. When someone activates his/her key, my…
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Test Flight Beta : Public Link URL will it change for every upload?

I have shared a Beta Testing - Public link with testers. Now I am going to upload a new build (same app version, but new build number). Once it gets approved - Do we get a new Public test link or same old link will work ?
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iOS - iTunes Connect - Can't see existing external testers when submitting for review using TestFlight

I submitted a build on TestFlight, but the list of existing external testers isn't showing up. Instead, it showed a view saying You haven't added any testers yet. Add testers. However I am certain that I've added external users and can be seen in…
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Install actual version during beta/alpha test (Android)

I would like someone else to test a migration process of my app. My App actually has version 10. My App published to Alpha has version 11. I added the tester to the list of Alpha testers and he can install the new version 11 successfully. Now the…
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Keeping iPhone App private after AppStore approval for beta testing

I have messed around with AD-HOC distribution quite a bit and got it working too. The problem I am facing is all the people who I want to use as beta testers are "normal people" who never even sync their iPhone to iTunes on a computer. So, you can…
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Cannot save changes in Google Play developer Console

I am trying to upload a new apk for Beta Testing. When I press the button "Upload new APK to Beta" I get the warning: "You have unsaved changes in this page. Do you want to leave without saving?" but there isn't button for saving.
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Android App published with limited countries and tester is outside of that countries

My current scenario: I launched app with 2 country named XX and YY. The app's tester are from ZZ country. App is launched in Beta Channel in Google play developer console We created Close Beta testing and added those all user's email address who…
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How To Invite Users to Google Play Store Beta

I am currently getting ready to launch a beta test of my new app and am quite stuck! I have a mailing list of several hundred users. I will then invite them to join my google+ community. Then a percentage of the invited users will actually join. I…
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Beta Testing, External Testing Status is inactive

My App is Ready for sale but, i have uploaded a new version, in prerelease tab external testing status shows inactive, how do i active external testers.
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Beta testing and in-app purchase

We are using TestFlight for beta testing and we have an IAP store in our app. Will the Beta Testers be able to buy the packages from the sandbox environment? How can we test this?
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