1. Downloader For Mac

1. Set up for Appium:

   • Reference:
   • install xcode:

     • make sure you are NOT installing the latest version. Install v7 here: https://developer.apple.com/download/more/

     • make sure the correct simulators are downloaded at xcode -> preferences -> components

       NOTE: If you don't have the correct simulators downloaded then you will get the error: 'Could not find a device to launch..'

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   • install carthage which is an appium dependency: https://github.com/Carthage/Carthage
   • make sure npm is updated: sudo npm install npm@latest -g
   • Install appium > 1.5:
     • sudo npm install -g appium@1.6.2 --no-shrinkwrap
     • Possible issue with Mac Sierra. Solve by uninstalling and reinstalling appium-doctor: https://github.com/appium/appium/issues/6609
   • sudo npm install -g authorize-ios
   • sudo authorize-ios
   • set java_homeReference: http://www.sajeconsultants.com/how-to-set-java_home-on-mac-os-x/
     • To find java: 'which java'
     • JAVA_HOME is the path to the directory that contains the bin directory where java is.
     • in ~/.bash_profile: export JAVA_HOME='
     • Add $JAVA_HOME/bin to your path variable
   • npm install appium-doctor
   • appium-doctor (--ios or --android) to check setup

2. Set up for Android:

   • Reference:

   • Download, install and launch Android Studio

   • click on 'configure' > 'SDK Manager' > 'Android SDK'

   • Make sure following are installed (under 'SDK Tools'):

     • Android SDK Tools
     • Android SDK Platform-tools'
     • Android SDK Build-tools (highest version)
     • Android Support Repository/Library
     • Google Repository
     • Intex x86 Emulator Accelerator (HAXM Installer)

   • Under the SDK platforms section make sure the correct platform version is installed (should correspond to the android settings in appium)

   • Note the path to SDK from this sdk manager screen.

   • Add ANDROID_HOME environment variable with path to sdk and add that to your path

   • nano ~/.bash_profile

   • export ANDROID_HOME={YOUR_PATH}

   • Add to your current path variable: export PATH=$PATH:$ANDROID_HOME/tools:$ANDROID_HOME/platform-tools

   • ctrl + o, enter, ctrl + x

   • source ~/.bash_profile

   • type ```adb devices`` in the command line to check if ANDROID_HOME environment variable set correctlyNOTE: If 'adb' command is not found then you need to check if the path to Android sdk platform-tools is in your path.

3. Connect iPhone:

   • Reference: https://discuss.appium.io/t/mobile-web-automation-on-ios-real-device-safari/4900
   • Get UDID of iphone and use it in desired capabilities:
     • connect iphone to mac computer via usb
     • open itunes and go to file --> devices
   • Get a bundle ID and use it in desired capabilities (bundleID)
     • You have to register as an apple developer
     • Then set up a wildcard bundle ID
       • Reference: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/MaintainingProfiles/MaintainingProfiles.html
   • Install ideviceinstaller
     • Reference: http://macappstore.org/ideviceinstaller/
     • ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)' < /dev/null 2> /dev/null
     • brew install ideviceinstaller

4. Use correct desired capabilities: https://appium.io/slate/en/master/?ruby#appium-server-capabilities

Downloader For Mac

Once you download the file and unzip, you would see the below structure in the sdk folder. Post unzipping, update the system variable to include sdk as well. For mac users below are the command snapshot (change the path and folder name accordingly as per your machine). Appium Server and Inspector in Desktop GUIs for Mac, Windows, and Linux - appium/appium-desktop.