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Native Mac build / 0.5.3 · LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW

DeviceLabYour phone. Your test bench.

A native Mac workspace to deploy Android APKs, control a connected device and inspect your test session.

Explore the refreshed DeviceLab 0.5.3 workspace in real Mac captures. This is a local development preview. The available download remains the earlier 0.1.0 build.

Download earlier 0.1.0 development build0.1.0 · earlier development downloadDevelopment build · not notarized by Apple
USB → APK → LIVE

Preview features below describe 0.5.3; they are not promised in the earlier downloadable 0.1.0 ZIP.

Desktop, apps and developer tools.

Deploy your APK

Inspect APK name, version and minimum API; install and launch on an authorized device without clearing its data.

Android desktop and app windows

Use the bundled companion desktop or separate Mac display windows. Apps run on Android; up to three displays in this preview.

Arrange your workspace

Search real installed apps; tile, cascade, snap, fill and restore supported Android windows using their actual task bounds.

Read the test logs

Review bounded 2,000-line logs, filter by app or severity, inspect crashes and save local evidence.

Capture the evidence

Capture PNGs, record through scrcpy and export local diagnostic reports for manual review before sharing.

Connect, check, then choose

USB or secure Android 11+ Wi-Fi setup; read-only capability checks, session keep-active and mirroring fallback.

Inside the real application

The current DeviceLab, on Mac.

Actual 0.5.3 development preview, with publisher attribution corrected. The phone was locked during capture; its app library is intentionally hidden. Setup checks report eligibility, not universal compatibility. English app interface.

Your first test, step by step.

  1. 01

    Connect and authorize

    Unlock your phone, enable USB debugging and approve this Mac on the Android prompt.

  2. 02

    Install and launch

    Select the device, inspect an APK or open the app library, then choose the matching launch action.

  3. 03

    Test and inspect

    Open the live screen, inspect logs and save a screenshot to document the result.

Build status and requirements

Apple Silicon Mac · macOS 13 or later · Android 8 or later · USB debugging · Android 11 or later for wireless pairing

0.5.3 is a local development preview, not a new public download. The earlier 0.1.0 ZIP remains separate. Ad-hoc signed, not Apple-notarized; companion debuggable. Selected Fold USB/Wi-Fi checks passed historically; broad hardware, accessibility and sustained-load acceptance remain pending.

Mac interface: English. Website: English, French and Arabic.

No account or cloud relay. Device commands and test files stay on your local computer and connected Android device.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Android run on the Mac itself?

Apps run on the connected Android device. DeviceLab controls and inspects it from your Mac; it does not include an Android emulator.

Can I install an AAB bundle?

This build accepts APK files. Export an installable APK from your Android project first.

Published releases

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Choose a published channel. Newer development work stays separate until its download is verified.

1 · Release notes, checksum & known issues
DeviceLab — 0.5.3 · LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW
0.5.3 · LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW

DeviceLab

0.1.0 · Build 0.1.0 · 13.88 MB

DevelopmentDownload DeviceLab 0.1.0 ↓
Release notes, checksum & known issues
  • Native Mac workspace for APK installation, device control and test logs. Bundles adb 37.0.1 and scrcpy 5.0.1.

Known issues

  • macOS Apple Silicon. Local ad-hoc signing; not notarized by Apple. Android device authorization is required.
SHA-256: 317d63fe0a7d15a30032a411c6dc3fc680dc16c8f753d16a62636c1b34bc105e

Explore the refreshed DeviceLab 0.5.3 workspace in real Mac captures. This is a local development preview. The available download remains the earlier 0.1.0 build.

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Before you get started

The practical details for choosing and using this product. Check the selected release notes for feature availability.

Release status
Development
Platform & requirements
Apple Silicon Mac · macOS 13 or later · Android 8 or later · USB debugging · Android 11 or later for wireless pairing
App languages
Mac interface: English. Website: English, French and Arabic.
Designed for
Independent Android developers and small app teams working on a Mac.
Feature guide

Deploy your APK

Inspect APK name, version and minimum API; install and launch on an authorized device without clearing its data.

Android desktop and app windows

Use the bundled companion desktop or separate Mac display windows. Apps run on Android; up to three displays in this preview.

Arrange your workspace

Search real installed apps; tile, cascade, snap, fill and restore supported Android windows using their actual task bounds.

Read the test logs

Review bounded 2,000-line logs, filter by app or severity, inspect crashes and save local evidence.

Capture the evidence

Capture PNGs, record through scrcpy and export local diagnostic reports for manual review before sharing.

Connect, check, then choose

USB or secure Android 11+ Wi-Fi setup; read-only capability checks, session keep-active and mirroring fallback.

How it works
  1. Connect and authorize

    Unlock your phone, enable USB debugging and approve this Mac on the Android prompt.

  2. Install and launch

    Select the device, inspect an APK or open the app library, then choose the matching launch action.

  3. Test and inspect

    Open the live screen, inspect logs and save a screenshot to document the result.

What goes in
Your own APK files, authorized Android devices and optional local wireless pairing.
What comes out
Installed app builds, device logs, PNG screenshots and optional recordings.
Data & privacy

No account or cloud relay. Device commands and test files stay on your local computer and connected Android device.

Scope & limitations

0.5.3 is a local development preview, not a new public download. The earlier 0.1.0 ZIP remains separate. Ad-hoc signed, not Apple-notarized; companion debuggable. Selected Fold USB/Wi-Fi checks passed historically; broad hardware, accessibility and sustained-load acceptance remain pending.

Product questions

Does Android run on the Mac itself?

Apps run on the connected Android device. DeviceLab controls and inspects it from your Mac; it does not include an Android emulator.

Can I install an AAB bundle?

This build accepts APK files. Export an installable APK from your Android project first.