BrowserStack restricts access to some of the default apps on iOS and Android devices on its public cloud to ensure a secure network of devices to perform testing on. This also ensures all your apps, actions and data are completed cleaned from these devices when your session is over.
When you try to access a restricted default app, you will see the “Restriction Enabled” error.
However, it is our constant endeavour to allow access to as many of these default apps as possible for you to carry out your tests.
Refer to the following sections for a list of accessible and restricted default apps:
Accessible Default Apps
The following default apps are accessible:
Android
- Google Maps
iOS
- Camera
- BarcodeScanner
- Fitness
- Free Form
- GarageBand
- iCloud Drive
- iMovie
- Keynote
- Magnifier
- Measure
- Numbers
- Pages
- Photo-Booth
- Photos
- Safari
- Swift Playgrounds
- Translate
Restricted Default Apps
The following default apps are restricted:
Android
| App Name | Access Restrictions |
|---|---|
| Phone | Blocked |
| Contacts | Blocked |
| Messages | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Gmail | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| MyFiles | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Calendar | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Notes | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Google PlayStore | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Google Photos | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Settings | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for information on devices that do not support Google Play Store. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Camera | Blocked on devices that do not support Google Play Store. For example, Huawei P30. Refer to https://www.browserstack.com/docs/app-live/app-source/play-store for more information. Blocked on SIM devices in non-SIM sessions. |
| Google Account Login | Blocked on BrowserStack Live |
iOS
| App Name | Access Restrictions |
|---|---|
| Books | Blocked |
| Music | Blocked |
| Blocked | |
| Maps | Blocked |
| iTunes Store | Blocked |
| FaceTime | Blocked |
| Calendar | Blocked |
| Apple Stocks | Blocked |
| Home | Blocked |
| Podcasts | Blocked |
| Find iPhone | Blocked |
| Find Friends | Blocked |
| Voice Memos | Blocked |
| Videos | Blocked |
| Reminders | Blocked |
| Watch | Blocked |
| Health | Blocked |
| Clock | Blocked |
| Notes | Blocked |
| News | Blocked |
| Calculator | Blocked |
| Compass | Blocked |
| Tips | Blocked |
| Apple TV | Blocked |
| Shortcuts | Blocked |
| Webclips | Accessible on iOS 14 and above |
| Weather | Blocked |
| Messages | Accessible on iPhone and SIM-Enabled iOS. Blocked on iPad. |
| Files | Blocked |
| Contacts App | Accessible on iOS 13 |
| Wallet | Accessible on iOS 13 and above |
| App Store | Accessible in App Live sessions. Blocked for free trial users. |
| Phone | Accessible on iOS 13 and above |
| Settings | Blocked, but some iOS settings can be accessed using the vertical toolbar in App Live and Live, and using caps or executors in App Automate and Automate. |
