Testing Deeplinks
Testing deeplink functionality just got easier. Sofy now provides a dedicated Deeplink button within the device pane, streamlining your workflow and eliminating the need to manually launch a browser and enter long URLs.
How It Works
- While interacting with a real device in Sofy, look for the Deeplink button in the device pane.
- Click the button to reveal a text field.
- Enter your deeplink URL (e.g.,
myapp://loginormyapp://product/1234). - Hit "Add DeepLink" to instantly navigate the app to the specified screen.
This feature is especially useful for:
- Quickly jumping to deep navigation paths
- Bypassing onboarding or login flows for faster test setup
- Validating routing logic and screen behavior based on URL parameters
Considerations in using Deeplinks:
To be mindful of how Deeplinks work across Android and iOS platforms, it is important to understand the fundamentals. There are two major types of deeplinks:
- Custom Links (e.g., myapp://)
- Universal / App Links (e.g., https://...)
Please see the detailed breakdown of what support is available on each platform:
Android
- Supports both Custom (myapp://) and Universal Links (https://...)
- There are no restrictions related to domain verification
- Invalid deeplinks will trigger an error, making debugging easier
IOS
- Supports Custom Links (myapp://)
- More restrictive with domain verification
- Universal Links (https://...) have limited support; they will not work if the app is installed outside the App Store or TestFlight (e.g. uploading your iPA files in Sofy). These links will be redirected to the browser
- iOS does not provide native support for invalid deeplinks; they do not throw an error
- While Sofy's deeplink feature immediately launches valid deeplinks, there is a caveat for devices below iOS < 17. In such cases, Apple forces the device to launch Safari and execute deeplinks by launching the URL
Why Use Deeplinks in Sofy?
- Saves time by skipping manual steps
- Improves accuracy when testing deep navigation flows
- Boosts productivity for both exploratory and automated sessions
