Adding a Test Device

You must select a test device for the templates that will anchor to a UI element and preview the nudges on the test device. For the same, you need to register your device as a test device with Apxor.

Note

You need to add the test device again if you reinstall the application or clear the application data.

There are three CTAs to register a new test device from the dashboard.

  1. From the Settings section

    1. Go to Settings in the left panel

    2. Click on Test Devices on the left side of the Settings screen

    3. Click on Register Test Device CTA in the top right corner

    4. In the pop-up that appears enter your email id. You can enter multiple email ids, press enter/return after entering your correct email id and click on the Send Email Button.

    Alternatively you can click on "Try smart way to select device". A QR code will be shown on your device, scan the same with your mobile device's camera and click on the link shown.

    1. This will take you to your pre-installed app in the device and a pop-up will ask to add the device nickname. This nickname will be displayed to you in the dashboard which will be used to select the test device.

    2. After entering the device nickname click on Add button. You will see a success message after this.

  2. While selecting a template for a campaign that will anchor to a UI element

    1. After selecting the tooltip, coachmark or badge, while selecting the UI element, you can click on Register New Device under the SELECT YOUR TEST DEVICE dropdown.

    2. In the pop-up, enter your email id/s. You can enter multiple email ids, press enter/return after entering your correct email id and click on the Send Email Button.

    Alternatively you can click on "Try smart way to select device". A QR code will be shown on your device, scan the same with your mobile device's camera and click on the link shown.

    1. This will take you to your pre-installed app in the device and a pop-up will ask to add the device nickname. This nickname will be displayed to you in the dashboard which will be used to select the test device.

    2. After entering the device nickname click on Add button. You will see a success message after this.

  3. From the Preview On Device section while designing the campaign

    1. After selecting In-App Messages template, while designing the template, you can find the Preview On Device section in the bottom center. Click on No device selected, then click on Register New Device in the dropdown. Refer the highlighted part in the image below.

    2. In the pop-up, enter your email id/s. You can enter multiple email ids, press enter/return after entering your correct email id and click on the Send Email Button.

    Alternatively you can click on "Try smart way to select device". A QR code will be shown on your device, scan the same with your mobile device's camera and click on the link shown.

    1. This will take you to your pre-installed app in the device and a pop-up will ask to add the device nickname. This nickname will be displayed to you in the dashboard which will be used to select the test device.

    2. After entering the device nickname click on Add button. You will see a success message after this.

  4. You will receive an email on the mentioned email id/s from updates@apxor.com titled Continue adding test device to Apxor.

  5. Open this email on the device you want to register with Apxor. If you are using a simulator open the email in the browser inside the simulator.

  6. You will get CTAs in the email for your applications. Click on the CTA of your desired application

  7. This will take you to your pre-installed app in the device and a pop-up will ask to add the device nickname. This nickname will be displayed to you in the dashboard which will be used to select the test device.

  8. After entering the device nickname click on Add button. You will see a success message after this.

You have successfully registered the new device. Create your campaign now.

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