Install Apps - Link Distribution

On this page, we will explain how to install an application for those who received a distribution page link (Link distribution). You do not need to create a DeployGate account to receive an app that uses Link distribution.

iOS Devices​

Install on a Device (iOS)​

The installation process differs between iOS and Android

In this section, we will outline the installation process for iOS applications. Please skip to the Android section below if you have an Android device.

1. Open the shared link on your device. Alternatively, scan the shared QR code using your device’s camera to display the distribution page’s URL. Open with the Safari browser.

If your browser is not Safari

If your browser is not Safari you will see a message with instructions on opening the link in Safari. Please follow the instructions and copy and paste the link into Safari to open.

2. Tap on Subscribe (for iOS).

3. When the following screen appears, tap on Install.

4. When the message ""deploygate.com" would like to install “sample”" appears, tap on "Install".

5. When the message "Installation started. To see the progress, please go to the Home screen." appears and you go to the Home screen, you will see the installed application.

This completes the application’s installation on iOS.

Change Tester Display Name (iOS)​

When logged in, your username is your Tester display name. When you’re not logged in, your display name is automatically generated. You can change your Tester name to something less generic.

1. On this screen, tap Change Name.

2. Enter your preferred display name in the text box.

3. After you tap on OK and return to the previous screen, you will see the changes as Participating in this test as “tester”.

The name change is now complete.

Tester Name Rules

• 3~20 alphanumeric characters and underscore “_”
• (Caution) Changing your tester name will also change the name associated with all of your past comments.

Communicate with Developers through the App (iOS)​

From this screen, enter your comments to communicate with developers.

1. At the bottom of the screen, tap on Comment Board.

2. When the following screen appears, tap on the icon at the top right of the screen.

3. Enter your comments in the text box.

4. After tapping on Post, your comments will appear. You can also view messages from the developers on this screen.

All comments are shared with all participants

All comments posted are shared and will be visible to everyone using the same distribution page, including all users participating in the test.

Android Devices​

Install on a Device (Android)​

On Android devices, you must install the Client App, even when using Link distribution

While DeployGate registration is not required, you must install the DeployGate Client App on Android devices.

AThe installation process differs between Android and iOS

In this section, we will outline the installation process for Android applications. Please refer to the iOS section above if you have an iOS device.

1. Open the shared link on your device. Alternatively, the distribution page will appear when you scan the shared QR code.

2. Tapping on Install will launch the Google Play Store.

3. Download the DeployGate Client App.

4. After installing and then launching the DeployGate Client App, the following screen will appear.

5. Once you’ve confirmed that the DeployGate Client App has been downloaded, click on the shared link from Step 1 from your device. Alternatively, tap on Scan QR Code from the DeployGate Client App and scan the QR code again.

Link Distribution does not require logging in from the DeployGate app

Using Link distribution allows testers to scan the QR code from the app without the need to log in to a DeployGate account.

6. The Client App will launch and the distributed app will appear. It will prompt you for permission to install.

7. Tap on “Install” to install the app onto your device.

Change Tester Display Name (Android)​

Your Tester display name is automatically generated by default. You can change your Tester name to something less generic.

1. From the app, tap on Communication Board. On the next screen, which is the comment posting box, tap on Change next to your tester name to change it.

2. Enter your preferred display name in the text box.

:::tipTester Name Rules

• 3~20 alphanumeric characters and underscore “_”
• (Caution) Changing your tester name will also change the name associated with all of your past comments.

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3. When you return to the previous screen, your name chang is complete.

Communicate with Developers through the App (Android)​

Enter your comments through the DeployGate app to communicate with developers.

From the app, tap on Communication Board. On the following screen, you can enter comments to the developer. If necessary, you can also upload screenshots.

You can also view messages from the developers on this screen.

All comments are shared with all participants

All comments posted are shared and will be visible to everyone using the same distribution page, including all users participating in the test.