# Issues/Bugs **URL:** https://discuss.appium.io/c/issues-bugs/34.md [Latest](https://discuss.appium.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.appium.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the Issues/Bugs category](https://discuss.appium.io/t/about-the-issues-bugs-category/35)
**Author:** [@jonahss](https://discuss.appium.io/u/jonahss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 8:48am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/about-the-issues-bugs-category/35 "2022-09-05T08:48:05Z")
Post bugs or issue here Please mark your post with the following tags: Platform you are automating (iOS or Android)Appium versionSimulator/Emulator or Real DeviceThe language you are using for writing tests (client bi… --- ## [Why my (responsive) mobileweb page only on iOS and Safari browser is automatically submitting itself on specific page loading?](https://discuss.appium.io/t/why-my-responsive-mobileweb-page-only-on-ios-and-safari-browser-is-automatically-submitting-itself-on-specific-page-loading/46117)
**Author:** [@pnutalapati](https://discuss.appium.io/u/pnutalapati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/why-my-responsive-mobileweb-page-only-on-ios-and-safari-browser-is-automatically-submitting-itself-on-specific-page-loading/46117 "2026-05-20T06:24:03Z")
In my appium mobileweb(A responsive website) test automation project (Appium v3.2, JDK 21) with real devices like Android with Chrome browser ( Android v16.0 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Chrome v147.0), and iOS(v.26.4.2, iphon… --- ## [\[iOS\] After applying the prefer remotexpc forward code, the MJPEG streaming stops after a few seconds](https://discuss.appium.io/t/ios-after-applying-the-prefer-remotexpc-forward-code-the-mjpeg-streaming-stops-after-a-few-seconds/46110)
**Author:** [@1195](https://discuss.appium.io/u/1195)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/ios-after-applying-the-prefer-remotexpc-forward-code-the-mjpeg-streaming-stops-after-a-few-seconds/46110 "2026-05-03T15:03:38Z")
appium-xcuitest-driver 10.35.0 → 10.36.0 ~ 11.0.1 It works fine without interruption in 10.35.0, but from 10.36.0 the video freezes after a short time—anywhere from about 3 to 15 seconds(without remotexpc, no tunnel cr… --- ## [Since Appium 3.2, on Android real device, every web page control action is occurring with zoom action, is it preventable?](https://discuss.appium.io/t/since-appium-3-2-on-android-real-device-every-web-page-control-action-is-occurring-with-zoom-action-is-it-preventable/46111)
**Author:** [@pnutalapati](https://discuss.appium.io/u/pnutalapati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/since-appium-3-2-on-android-real-device-every-web-page-control-action-is-occurring-with-zoom-action-is-it-preventable/46111 "2026-04-30T17:06:22Z")
In my appium mobileweb test automation project (Appium v3.2, JDK 21) with real devices like Android with Chrome browser ( Android v16.0 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Chrome v147.0), and iOS with Safari browser, particularly whi… --- ## [Migration from 2.17 to 3.2 broke click() actions totally](https://discuss.appium.io/t/migration-from-2-17-to-3-2-broke-click-actions-totally/46103)
**Author:** [@pnutalapati](https://discuss.appium.io/u/pnutalapati)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/migration-from-2-17-to-3-2-broke-click-actions-totally/46103 "2026-04-08T17:05:48Z")
Ours is a one man team for test automating a Hybris eCommerce mobileweb site on two real devices like Android-Chrome, and iOS-Safari platforms. Our Apple desktop is set up with nodejs v25.5, XCODE v.26.4, JDK v.21.0.8, M… --- ## [\[Android\]\[Real Device\]\[Appium\]\[UiAutomator2\] - Chrome Starts in Tab Grid View Instead of Single Tab](https://discuss.appium.io/t/android-real-device-appium-uiautomator2-chrome-starts-in-tab-grid-view-instead-of-single-tab/45519)
**Author:** [@Mootaz\_Bahri](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Mootaz_Bahri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/android-real-device-appium-uiautomator2-chrome-starts-in-tab-grid-view-instead-of-single-tab/45519 "2026-02-26T07:14:11Z")
Hi Team We are encountering an issue when starting a session with Appium (v2.13.1) using the UiAutomator2 driver (v3.9.6) on Chrome for Android. Instead of opening the test tab in a maximized view, Chrome sometimes star… --- ## [Gettin adbExec error launching my app](https://discuss.appium.io/t/gettin-adbexec-error-launching-my-app/45725)
**Author:** [@bgarrido](https://discuss.appium.io/u/bgarrido)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/gettin-adbexec-error-launching-my-app/45725 "2025-11-07T10:04:04Z")
After noticing I was posting my issue in a similar but not same topic I prefer to create a new one. I have a workspace with different test suite pipelines and from time to time randomly one or more of the TCs failed due… --- ## [appium:otherApps no more than 1 app path can be passed](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-otherapps-no-more-than-1-app-path-can-be-passed/46020)
**Author:** [@otesting](https://discuss.appium.io/u/otesting)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-otherapps-no-more-than-1-app-path-can-be-passed/46020 "2025-10-10T21:19:45Z")
When using python client for the appium server, I’m trying to pass appium:otherApps cap. I want it to install more than one path, unfortunatelly when im trying to pass an array of paths to different apps it does not like… --- ## [Problem with Context Switch in Ms Edge Browser](https://discuss.appium.io/t/problem-with-context-switch-in-ms-edge-browser/46015)
**Author:** [@chowdary\_2477](https://discuss.appium.io/u/chowdary_2477)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/problem-with-context-switch-in-ms-edge-browser/46015 "2025-10-07T18:39:00Z")
Hi Team We’re using Microsoft Edge on Android and need to switch the context from the WebView. Please find the attached Log file for logs. Facing following Error: ▶ In App code it is already set to true: WebView.… --- ## [Appium inspector : 2025.8.2 is very slow](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-inspector-2025-8-2-is-very-slow/46016)
**Author:** [@GaneshG](https://discuss.appium.io/u/GaneshG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-inspector-2025-8-2-is-very-slow/46016 "2025-10-07T18:00:21Z")
Appium inspector : 2025.8.2 is very slow --- ## [Bug: Safari WebView intermittently stays stuck on homepage in iPad simulators running inside VMs (iOS 18.x)](https://discuss.appium.io/t/bug-safari-webview-intermittently-stays-stuck-on-homepage-in-ipad-simulators-running-inside-vms-ios-18-x/46009)
**Author:** [@Tejas\_Aggarwal](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Tejas_Aggarwal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/bug-safari-webview-intermittently-stays-stuck-on-homepage-in-ipad-simulators-running-inside-vms-ios-18-x/46009 "2025-09-30T16:53:36Z")
Hi team, I am observing an intermittent Safari issue while running tests on iPad simulators inside macOS VMs (platform version 18.x). This does not occur on iPhone simulators or on non-virtualized hosts. Problem Descri… --- ## [RunParallelTests.setup:46 » SessionNotCreated Could not start a new session. Possible causes are invalid address of the remote server or browser start-up failure](https://discuss.appium.io/t/runparalleltests-setup-46-sessionnotcreated-could-not-start-a-new-session-possible-causes-are-invalid-address-of-the-remote-server-or-browser-start-up-failure/45998)
**Author:** [@ChaitraM](https://discuss.appium.io/u/ChaitraM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/runparalleltests-setup-46-sessionnotcreated-could-not-start-a-new-session-possible-causes-are-invalid-address-of-the-remote-server-or-browser-start-up-failure/45998 "2025-09-15T07:36:05Z")
Hi, Hope everyone doing well During the latest automation execution, I encountered an issue where the Appium session could not be created. Below are the details: Error Summary: \[ERROR\] RunParallelTests.setup:46 » S… --- ## [Swipe action is not performing on WMA Android app](https://discuss.appium.io/t/swipe-action-is-not-performing-on-wma-android-app/46000)
**Author:** [@Munishhh](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Munishhh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/swipe-action-is-not-performing-on-wma-android-app/46000 "2025-09-16T21:06:19Z")
Hi Team, we are using leapwork mobile automation and through that we tried to perform the swipe right operation on the WMA app Steps to perform. Open the app click on demo mode click on Purchase Receive, in this … --- ## [RunParallelTests.setup:46 » SessionNotCreated Could not start a new session. Possible causes are invalid address of the remote server or browser start-up failure](https://discuss.appium.io/t/runparalleltests-setup-46-sessionnotcreated-could-not-start-a-new-session-possible-causes-are-invalid-address-of-the-remote-server-or-browser-start-up-failure/45999)
**Author:** [@ChaitraM](https://discuss.appium.io/u/ChaitraM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/runparalleltests-setup-46-sessionnotcreated-could-not-start-a-new-session-possible-causes-are-invalid-address-of-the-remote-server-or-browser-start-up-failure/45999 "2025-09-16T06:18:04Z")
Hi, Hope everyone doing well During the latest automation execution, I encountered an issue where the Appium session could not be created. Below are the details: Error Summary: \[ERROR\] RunParallelTests.setup:46 » S… --- ## [Issue java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/openqa/selenium/remote/HTML5/RemoteLocationContext](https://discuss.appium.io/t/issue-java-lang-noclassdeffounderror-org-openqa-selenium-remote-html5-remotelocationcontext/45946)
**Author:** [@Harish1](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Harish1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/issue-java-lang-noclassdeffounderror-org-openqa-selenium-remote-html5-remotelocationcontext/45946 "2025-08-15T12:31:24Z")
Appium java test execution was working fine on mobile till one day back. But now getting issues that driver is not getting created getting error in line Driver= new AndroidDriver(new URL(appiumServerURL),options); The … --- ## [Getting compilation error after Selenium v4.34.0 was released and ContextAware interface was removed](https://discuss.appium.io/t/getting-compilation-error-after-selenium-v4-34-0-was-released-and-contextaware-interface-was-removed/45855)
**Author:** [@DanKovt](https://discuss.appium.io/u/DanKovt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/getting-compilation-error-after-selenium-v4-34-0-was-released-and-contextaware-interface-was-removed/45855 "2025-08-14T15:30:21Z")
I’m getting next compilation error in all places where I call for Android or IOS driver e.g. ‘((AndroidDriver) this.mobileDriver).rotate(screenOrientation);’ This started yesterday after Selenium released v4.30.0 whe… --- ## [In IOS Automation I am not able to hang-up the call after putting the regular call on HOLD](https://discuss.appium.io/t/in-ios-automation-i-am-not-able-to-hang-up-the-call-after-putting-the-regular-call-on-hold/45909)
**Author:** [@sumit\_kumar\_suman](https://discuss.appium.io/u/sumit_kumar_suman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 10:42am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/in-ios-automation-i-am-not-able-to-hang-up-the-call-after-putting-the-regular-call-on-hold/45909 "2025-07-30T10:42:18Z")
I have written a Python script using Appium. Using that script I am able to dial and answer the call. I am able to put the call on hold by long-pressing “mute” button. But when I am trying to hang up a call using the sc… --- ## [\[IOS\] \[REACT-NATIVE APP\] With latest appium, not able to interact with the alert text boxes like permissions](https://discuss.appium.io/t/ios-react-native-app-with-latest-appium-not-able-to-interact-with-the-alert-text-boxes-like-permissions/45865)
**Author:** [@Mohith\_Kumar](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Mohith_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/ios-react-native-app-with-latest-appium-not-able-to-interact-with-the-alert-text-boxes-like-permissions/45865 "2025-07-04T05:22:18Z")
Hi, With the latest version of Appium, I am unable to interact with alert boxes, such as those for permissions. Class name - XCUIElementTypeAlert Could someone please help with this issue or suggest a workaround? @Al… --- ## [Appium iOS Automation: Different UDID Results on Jenkins and Local Mac Using xcrun simctl list devices](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-ios-automation-different-udid-results-on-jenkins-and-local-mac-using-xcrun-simctl-list-devices/45889)
**Author:** [@Muzdalifah\_Yully\_Ayu](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Muzdalifah_Yully_Ayu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-ios-automation-different-udid-results-on-jenkins-and-local-mac-using-xcrun-simctl-list-devices/45889 "2025-07-16T11:20:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using Python for Appium automation on iOS, and I have encountered an issue when running xcrun simctl list devices. When I execute this command on Jenkins, the list of devices and UDIDs are different com… --- ## [How to interact with Bottom Sheet elements in Flutter app using Appium Flutter Driver?](https://discuss.appium.io/t/how-to-interact-with-bottom-sheet-elements-in-flutter-app-using-appium-flutter-driver/45851)
**Author:** [@Pavanm](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Pavanm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 5:21am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/how-to-interact-with-bottom-sheet-elements-in-flutter-app-using-appium-flutter-driver/45851 "2025-06-30T05:21:58Z")
I am automating a Flutter app with Appium Flutter Driver, and I need to interact with elements inside a Bottom Sheet widget. I’m able to wait for general Flutter widgets using the flutter:waitFor command with ByValueKey… --- ## [Application gets slow - Android App](https://discuss.appium.io/t/application-gets-slow-android-app/45842)
**Author:** [@Sappz1](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Sappz1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/application-gets-slow-android-app/45842 "2025-06-26T13:42:29Z")
Hi Team, I’m automating the Android application. For example, I execute 300 scenarios. The initial scenario execution time is one or two minutes, but after some time, the application gets dead slow; it takes 8 to 15 min… --- ## [OpenQA.Selenium.WebDriverException : The 'value \> error' property was not found in the response](https://discuss.appium.io/t/openqa-selenium-webdriverexception-the-value-error-property-was-not-found-in-the-response/45839)
**Author:** [@darktomaton](https://discuss.appium.io/u/darktomaton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/openqa-selenium-webdriverexception-the-value-error-property-was-not-found-in-the-response/45839 "2025-06-25T21:34:42Z")
I have an issue I’ve been struggling to resolve. I want to run my Appium tests locally, but I am getting this error: \[Android.Tests.LoginTest.Login\_WithEmail\] Failed OpenQA.Selenium.WebDriverException : The ‘value \> e… --- ## [Unable to click on the element - In Android device](https://discuss.appium.io/t/unable-to-click-on-the-element-in-android-device/45837)
**Author:** [@Sappz1](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Sappz1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/unable-to-click-on-the-element-in-android-device/45837 "2025-06-25T21:30:02Z")
Hi, I got stuck while automating our app. We are unable to click on the element. Actually, after clicking the particular button, the whole application/screen goes into the single tag. Due to that change, I’m unable to cl… --- ## [Is Appium.WebDriver 8.0.0 Not Compatible with .NET Framework 4.8?](https://discuss.appium.io/t/is-appium-webdriver-8-0-0-not-compatible-with-net-framework-4-8/45836)
**Author:** [@marcussucilea](https://discuss.appium.io/u/marcussucilea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/is-appium-webdriver-8-0-0-not-compatible-with-net-framework-4-8/45836 "2025-06-25T08:04:37Z")
I’m using Appium.WebDriver version 8.0.0 with .NET Framework 4.8, and I’m encountering a runtime error. Could this be due to an incompatibility between Appium.WebDriver 8.0.0 and .NET Framework 4.8? Could not load file … --- ## [How we can use Best Approach to Automate Dropdown Selection in Flutter App Using Appium](https://discuss.appium.io/t/how-we-can-use-best-approach-to-automate-dropdown-selection-in-flutter-app-using-appium/45801)
**Author:** [@Pavanm](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Pavanm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/how-we-can-use-best-approach-to-automate-dropdown-selection-in-flutter-app-using-appium/45801 "2025-06-13T10:31:51Z")
I’m currently automating a Flutter-based mobile application using Appium and would appreciate some guidance on handling dropdown elements effectively. Could you please suggest the best approach? //customer.java privat… --- ## [Appium Gesture Command Fails with "Cannot destructure property 'dx' of 'opts' as it is undefined" Error](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-gesture-command-fails-with-cannot-destructure-property-dx-of-opts-as-it-is-undefined-error/45783)
**Author:** [@Pavanm](https://discuss.appium.io/u/Pavanm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-gesture-command-fails-with-cannot-destructure-property-dx-of-opts-as-it-is-undefined-error/45783 "2025-06-05T04:02:22Z")
This error typically happens when I try to perform a gesture action like swipe, drag, or flick. package Tests; import java.util.HashMap; import java.util.Map; import org.testng.annotations.Test; import Keys.TestKeys… --- ## [When using Appium for test, it often results in "UiAutomator2 server probably crashed"](https://discuss.appium.io/t/when-using-appium-for-test-it-often-results-in-uiautomator2-server-probably-crashed/42857)
**Author:** [@likongyang](https://discuss.appium.io/u/likongyang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/when-using-appium-for-test-it-often-results-in-uiautomator2-server-probably-crashed/42857 "2025-06-03T07:33:39Z")
When using Appium for automated testing, it errors out after running for a short period of time. My test case suite has about 600 tests that need to run for over 5 hours in both native app and webview. However, I freque… --- ## [Appium 2 + Robotframework : Close All Applications does not working](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-2-robotframework-close-all-applications-does-not-working/41241)
**Author:** [@A\_J](https://discuss.appium.io/u/A_J)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/appium-2-robotframework-close-all-applications-does-not-working/41241 "2025-06-03T03:12:30Z")
Hello guys! I m working with appium 2 and robotframework. I have notices since I use robotframework-appiumlibrary==2.0.0, the keyword “Close All Applications” doesn’t close my app There is no error in my robotframewo… --- ## [When using Appium2 for automated testing of the Edge browser on an Android device, the phone's default browser opens instead of Edge](https://discuss.appium.io/t/when-using-appium2-for-automated-testing-of-the-edge-browser-on-an-android-device-the-phones-default-browser-opens-instead-of-edge/45752)
**Author:** [@hxt18258480551](https://discuss.appium.io/u/hxt18258480551)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/when-using-appium2-for-automated-testing-of-the-edge-browser-on-an-android-device-the-phones-default-browser-opens-instead-of-edge/45752 "2025-05-12T17:38:38Z")
I am attempting to perform automated testing of the Edge browser on an Android real device using Appium2. What confuses me is that executing the script below successfully navigates to the target webpage, but the default … --- ## [Compose kmp IOS](https://discuss.appium.io/t/compose-kmp-ios/45724)
**Author:** [@YASMINCOS](https://discuss.appium.io/u/YASMINCOS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discuss.appium.io/t/compose-kmp-ios/45724 "2025-04-29T20:44:41Z")
I’m using Compose Multiplatform (KMP), and I’d like to know if it’s possible to access UI elements on iOS using AppiumBy.accessibilityId. Even though I’m setting Modifier.semantics { contentDescription = "..." }, the ele… [Next page](https://discuss.appium.io/c/issues-bugs/34.md?page=1)