Windows Prerequisites for MOS

Windows Prerequisites for MOS: Appium 2 Installation

Follow these steps to set up Appium 2 on a Windows system, along with the required prerequisites:

Prerequisites

1. Download and Install Android SDK

   • Download and install the Android SDK from the official Android Studio website.

   • If you're not working with a real device, create an emulator.

2. Ensure Java is Installed

   • Install Java version 11 or above.

   • Verify the installation by running the following command in the terminal:

     bash
     

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     java -version

Steps to Install Appium 2 on Windows

Step 1: Install Node.js

• Download and Install

  • Download the latest LTS version of Node.js from the official Node.js website.

    • Ensure Node.js version > 14 and npm version >= 8.

• Verify Installation

  • After installation, open Command Prompt and run the following commands:

    bash
    

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    node -v npm -v

Step 2: Install Appium 2.x

• Open Command Prompt and run the following command to install Appium 2 globally:

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  npm install -g appium@2.5.0

Step 3: Verify Appium Installation

• Verify the installation by running:

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  appium --version

Step 4: Install Appium Drivers

Appium 2.x requires separate driver installations based on your use case.

• Install the Android Driver:

  bash
  

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  appium driver install uiautomator2

• Install the iOS Driver:

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  appium driver install xcuitest

Step 5: Configure System Environment Variables

1. Open Environment Variables

   • Search for Environment Variables in the Windows search bar and open the settings.

   • Click on the Environment Variables button.

2. Set ANDROID_HOME Path

   • Under User Variables, click New and add the following:

     • Variable Name: ANDROID_HOME

     • Variable Value: C:\Users\<User_Name>\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk

   • Click OK to save.

3. Set JAVA_HOME Path

   • Under User Variables, click New and add the following:

     • Variable Name: JAVA_HOME

     • Variable Value: C:\Program Files\Zulu\zulu-11 (or the path to your installed Java version).

   • Click OK to save.

4. Update System Path Variables

   • Under System Variables, select Path and click Edit.

   • Click New and add the following paths:

     • C:\Users\<User_Name>\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\emulator

     • C:\Users\<User_Name>\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools

   • Click OK to save changes.

5. Apply Changes

   • Click OK to close all dialogs and apply the settings.

You’re All Set!

Appium 2 is now installed and configured. You can start using it with the configured environment.