# Appium **URL:** https://forum.robotframework.org/c/libraries/appium/37.md [Latest](https://forum.robotframework.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.robotframework.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Appium category](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-appium-category/1234)
**Author:** [@Noordsestern](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Noordsestern)\ **Replies:** 0
AppiumLibrary is an appium testing library for Robot Framework. Library can be downloaded from PyPI. It uses Appium to communicate with Android and iOS application similar to how Selenium WebDriver talks to web browser. … --- ## [How to not embed screen record file to log](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-not-embed-screen-record-file-to-log/9393)
**Author:** [@Alhifnawy](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Alhifnawy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 11:58 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-not-embed-screen-record-file-to-log/9393 "2025-11-13T11:58:46Z")
Hello, I have a test suite for Android with over 150 test cases and I’m recording a video on on every test using the “Start Screen Recording” at test setup & “Stop Screen Recording” at test teardown, keeping in mind that… --- ## [What is the difference between terminal app and close application keyword of AppiumLibrary?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-terminal-app-and-close-application-keyword-of-appiumlibrary/9342)
**Author:** [@alice88](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/alice88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2025 04:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-terminal-app-and-close-application-keyword-of-appiumlibrary/9342 "2025-10-29T04:27:11Z")
Hi everyone I want to learn about Terminal app and Close app. According to my reading, Close app will close the app and session. So does Terminal app close the session? I am doing a test case, and in the middle of that… --- ## [Need help to develop new keyword Swipe Path](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/need-help-to-develop-new-keyword-swipe-path/9123)
**Author:** [@HelioGuilherme66](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/HelioGuilherme66)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2025 10:17 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/need-help-to-develop-new-keyword-swipe-path/9123 "2025-08-26T10:17:28Z")
I have created a new keyword, Swipe Path, to solve a problem requested by a friend. He needed to unlock an app with drawing a linear pattern (not the Android unlock, but his app under test). I was happy to create this, m… --- ## [Im getting an error: WebDriver' object has no attribute 'set\_settings](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/im-getting-an-error-webdriver-object-has-no-attribute-set-settings/9085)
**Author:** [@yullyayuu](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/yullyayuu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2025 08:31 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/im-getting-an-error-webdriver-object-has-no-attribute-set-settings/9085 "2025-07-18T08:31:04Z")
I’m facing an issue where I can’t allow the location permission on the simulator. I tried using python. But Im getting error acceptAlertButtonSelector : 'WebDriver' object has no attribute 'set\_settings. I’m currently us… --- ## [How to Auto-Dismiss Location Permission Alerts in iOS Simulator Using Robot Framework Appium?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-auto-dismiss-location-permission-alerts-in-ios-simulator-using-robot-framework-appium/9083)
**Author:** [@yullyayuu](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/yullyayuu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 14:09 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-auto-dismiss-location-permission-alerts-in-ios-simulator-using-robot-framework-appium/9083 "2025-07-16T14:09:42Z")
I’m facing an issue where I can’t allow the location permission on the simulator. I’ve tried the following method, but it only works on iOS 18: I’m running tests on iOS Simulator using Appium, and my app triggers the st… --- ## [Appium: Close All Applications doesn't work](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appium-close-all-applications-doesnt-work/9059)
**Author:** [@sasha034](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/sasha034)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 14:29 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appium-close-all-applications-doesnt-work/9059 "2025-07-07T14:29:52Z")
Hello guys! I m working with appium 2 and robotframework. I have notices since I use robotframework-appiumlibrary==2.0.0, the keyword “Close All Applications” doesn’t close my app There is no error in my robotframewor… --- ## [How to Wait untill a flutter/dart app has finished building its widgets](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-wait-untill-a-flutter-dart-app-has-finished-building-its-widgets/8853)
**Author:** [@mawi](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/mawi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2025 09:56 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-wait-untill-a-flutter-dart-app-has-finished-building-its-widgets/8853 "2025-05-09T09:56:17Z")
Hello, I’m new to Appium and Robot Framework, at the moment i am testing an App build with flutter/dart and running on an Android Emulation (Android Studio). The Webdriver i use is UiAutomator2 At the Moment i have a P… --- ## [Robot Framework + Appium: How to Highlight Elements in Native Mobile App Automation?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-appium-how-to-highlight-elements-in-native-mobile-app-automation/8747)
**Author:** [@atul.gupta](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/atul.gupta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 08:58 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-appium-how-to-highlight-elements-in-native-mobile-app-automation/8747 "2025-04-11T08:58:35Z")
While automating a native mobile application using Robot Framework and Appium, I’d like to visually highlight elements during test execution — similar to how we do in web automation with JavaScript. What’s the best way t… --- ## [Unable to locate iOS's system related native app popup element in mobile devices](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-locate-ioss-system-related-native-app-popup-element-in-mobile-devices/7191)
**Author:** [@baskar](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/baskar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2025 16:43 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-locate-ioss-system-related-native-app-popup-element-in-mobile-devices/7191 "2025-02-25T16:43:36Z")
Unable to locate and click below ‘Allow’ button. Below xpath is identified in Appium inspector Xpath = //XCUIElementTypeButton\[@name=“Allow”\] Recently upgraded robot framework, appium, wda, after that I’m unable to l… --- ## ["Click Element At Coordinates" & "Long Press" Keywords are not working with Selenium 4.0+ and Appium 2.0+ in Mobile Automation for Android & iOS](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/click-element-at-coordinates-long-press-keywords-are-not-working-with-selenium-4-0-and-appium-2-0-in-mobile-automation-for-android-ios/5997)
**Author:** [@Nidit\_Mehta](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Nidit_Mehta)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2025 16:20 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/click-element-at-coordinates-long-press-keywords-are-not-working-with-selenium-4-0-and-appium-2-0-in-mobile-automation-for-android-ios/5997 "2025-02-25T16:20:30Z")
“Click Element At Coordinates” & “Long Press” Keywords are not working with Selenium 4.0+ and Appium 2.0+ in Mobile Automation for Android & iOS Setup: selenium: 4.10.0 robotframework: 6.0.2 robotframework-appiumlibr… --- ## [Dropdown Handling In Appium Lib](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/dropdown-handling-in-appium-lib/8462)
**Author:** [@Mtest6835](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Mtest6835)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 21:04 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/dropdown-handling-in-appium-lib/8462 "2025-02-19T21:04:19Z")
Hi Team, Could some one please help on handling dropdown in appium library I dont see any direct keyword mentioned here. I need a select a month value as 01 from the dropdown. Tried clicking by giving xpaths with sel… --- ## [Mobile Web Location Permission Popup](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/mobile-web-location-permission-popup/8234)
**Author:** [@Mtest6835](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Mtest6835)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2025 10:41 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/mobile-web-location-permission-popup/8234 "2025-01-03T10:41:16Z")
Is there a way to click on allow location button in android web browser using appium library of robot framework. I have tried to control that during device provisioning by providing all possible paramters for geolocat… --- ## [How To Use Selenium And Appium Library Together](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-use-selenium-and-appium-library-together/8076)
**Author:** [@varundunga](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/varundunga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2024 10:14 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-use-selenium-and-appium-library-together/8076 "2024-11-14T10:14:05Z")
I’m trying to write automation tests for an application which has both web application and mobile application(android and ios). For web, I’m using SeleniumLibrary and for mobile i’m using AppiumLibrary. So I have starte… --- ## [Problem in a VM with winappdriver](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/problem-in-a-vm-with-winappdriver/8027)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2024 10:51 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/problem-in-a-vm-with-winappdriver/8027 "2024-10-29T10:51:09Z")
Hi, I’m using robot from gitlab to access an application in a Windows 10 VM. I use winappdriver in the VM and ApplicationLibrary.DesktopLibrary in gitlab. But when I try to click on some buttons, winappdriver gives me th… --- ## [Appiumlibrary - Getting error platform name is missing in the capabilities](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appiumlibrary-getting-error-platform-name-is-missing-in-the-capabilities/7974)
**Author:** [@vmathur87](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/vmathur87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2024 10:12 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appiumlibrary-getting-error-platform-name-is-missing-in-the-capabilities/7974 "2024-10-20T10:12:07Z")
I am using Appiumlibrary version 2.1.0 and robotframework version 7.0.1. I am getting the error even after explicitly passing the platform name. \*\*\* Settings \*\*\* Library AppiumLibrary \*\*\* Variables \*\*\* ${REMOTE\_URL} … --- ## [Can I use Appium for MacOS application UI automation (on a MacOS or Windows machine)?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-i-use-appium-for-macos-application-ui-automation-on-a-macos-or-windows-machine/7859)
**Author:** [@Florian\_K](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Florian_K)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2024 14:55 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-i-use-appium-for-macos-application-ui-automation-on-a-macos-or-windows-machine/7859 "2024-10-02T14:55:39Z")
According to a web research it seems to be possible to use https://appium.io/ to automate MacOS UIs via Appium mac2 Driver. (Seems to use XCTest under the hood.) Does the Robotframework AppiumLibrary support the Appium … --- ## [Appium installation warnings](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appium-installation-warnings/7831)
**Author:** [@Minerva](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Minerva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2024 15:39 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/appium-installation-warnings/7831 "2024-09-20T15:39:24Z")
Hi. I tried to install appium version 2.11.4. I guess its the latest one. But I got these warning How should I fix them? --- ## [MobileLibrary - Scroll Keywords not working](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/mobilelibrary-scroll-keywords-not-working/7787)
**Author:** [@SAproX1](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/SAproX1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2024 09:45 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/mobilelibrary-scroll-keywords-not-working/7787 "2024-09-09T09:45:18Z")
Greetings, I started working in a web app and doing some automation, keywords seems to work fine except Scroll (Scroll Up, Down, Into View…) Getting error: InvalidArgumentException: Message: Both strategy and selector… --- ## [How to fix “request was received using an HTTP method that is not supported by the mapped resource”](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-fix-request-was-received-using-an-http-method-that-is-not-supported-by-the-mapped-resource/7614)
**Author:** [@ps1logi](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/ps1logi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2024 06:34 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-fix-request-was-received-using-an-http-method-that-is-not-supported-by-the-mapped-resource/7614 "2024-07-31T06:34:11Z")
When I ran the code below, i m observing the error as WebDriverException: Message: The requested resource could not be found, or a request was received using an HTTP method that is not supported by the mapped resource C… --- ## ['Scroll Element Into View' keyword does not work](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/scroll-element-into-view-keyword-does-not-work/7587)
**Author:** [@kisuki](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/kisuki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2024 11:36 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/scroll-element-into-view-keyword-does-not-work/7587 "2024-07-19T11:36:27Z")
hello. I’m testing an Android app. 'Scroll Element Into View 'keyword does not work. Package / Version Appium-Python-Client 3.2.1 robotframework 7.0.1 robotframework-appiumlibrary 2.1.0 Appium 2.11.2 Test… --- ## [Is there a way to continue to use tap keyword with appium 2.0?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-continue-to-use-tap-keyword-with-appium-2-0/7433)
**Author:** [@Mia](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Mia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2024 17:40 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-continue-to-use-tap-keyword-with-appium-2-0/7433 "2024-06-21T17:40:33Z")
Hello, I’m new on this forum and beginner on Robotframework. I’m running robot tests on iOS simulator iOS17 and I recently update appium to version v2. I noticed in the Appium library that Tap keyword is deprecated and … --- ## [I'm getting an error: "AttributeError: 'WebDriver' object has no attribute 'desired\_capabilities'"](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/im-getting-an-error-attributeerror-webdriver-object-has-no-attribute-desired-capabilities/6949)
**Author:** [@onCaroline](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/onCaroline)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2024 08:50 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/im-getting-an-error-attributeerror-webdriver-object-has-no-attribute-desired-capabilities/6949 "2024-06-05T08:50:08Z")
--- ## [Scroll - Appium Library Keyword is not working](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/scroll-appium-library-keyword-is-not-working/1209)
**Author:** [@Gaurav](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Gaurav)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2024 07:32 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/scroll-appium-library-keyword-is-not-working/1209 "2024-05-30T07:32:43Z")
Hi, I am working on Appium automation with Robot framework. Getting an exception while try to use Scroll Keyword in script: WebDriverException: Message: Unknown mobile command “scroll”. Only shell,scrollBackTo,viewport… --- ## [GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD configuration for Appium tests](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/github-actions-or-gitlab-ci-cd-configuration-for-appium-tests/6634)
**Author:** [@brazdahonza](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/brazdahonza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2024 07:28 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/github-actions-or-gitlab-ci-cd-configuration-for-appium-tests/6634 "2024-05-30T07:28:10Z")
Hello there, I am trying to setup GitLab or GitHub runners so my tests run on an android emulator (using UIAutomator 2) everytime I push new .apk file to the repository. Is there anyone who tried that? Could you provide… --- ## [How to do appium parallel execution in robot framework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-do-appium-parallel-execution-in-robot-framework/7160)
**Author:** [@gayathrishankardass](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/gayathrishankardass)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2024 07:02 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-do-appium-parallel-execution-in-robot-framework/7160 "2024-04-29T07:02:30Z")
Is it possible to do appium parallel execution in robot framework? --- ## [Making a phone call in Robot Framework Appium](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/making-a-phone-call-in-robot-framework-appium/6879)
**Author:** [@mtayyab153](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/mtayyab153)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2024 17:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/making-a-phone-call-in-robot-framework-appium/6879 "2024-04-09T17:27:55Z")
How to make a phone call in Robot Framework Appium? --- ## [Unable to select frame using switch to frame keyword in robot framework appium](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-select-frame-using-switch-to-frame-keyword-in-robot-framework-appium/6356)
**Author:** [@sudheer1987](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/sudheer1987)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2024 15:59 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-select-frame-using-switch-to-frame-keyword-in-robot-framework-appium/6356 "2024-03-21T15:59:46Z")
Hi, I have a scenario to fill the fields in iframe but frame is not getting selected using switch to frame keyword in robot framework appium. PFA for screenshot. Thanks, Sudheer --- ## [Unable to import robotframework-appiumlibrary even after successful installation in Pycharm](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-import-robotframework-appiumlibrary-even-after-successful-installation-in-pycharm/6990)
**Author:** [@gl1mpse](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/gl1mpse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 02:10 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-import-robotframework-appiumlibrary-even-after-successful-installation-in-pycharm/6990 "2024-03-14T02:10:04Z")
Failed to import AppiumLibrary in Pycharm even after successful installation. I’m using the following: Python 3.12 Package Version Appium-Python-Client 4.0.0 attrs … --- ## [Can 'Settings' be used with 'Open Application' keyword?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-settings-be-used-with-open-application-keyword/6702)
**Author:** [@Oli](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Oli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2024 10:44 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-settings-be-used-with-open-application-keyword/6702 "2024-01-23T10:44:36Z")
Hello, I would like to understand whether it is possible to include Appium settings in the ‘Open Application’ keyword, and whether or not settings are support in RF. For context, I need to use the ‘waitForIdleTimeout’ s… [Next page](https://forum.robotframework.org/c/libraries/appium/37.md?page=1)