TLDR: You can instantly access an on-demand Android via browserling.com/android. I and my team have virtualized all Android versions and they run in your browser. You don't have to install anything as they are streamed as a video to your browser.
On-Demand Android – What Is It?
An on-demand Android is a virtual Android instance that runs in the cloud and can be accessed remotely without the need for local installation. This allows users to run Android applications and emulators instantly for tasks such as testing, development, and debugging without having to manage physical devices.
How Does an On-Demand Android Work?
An on-demand Android works by spawning virtual Android instances on cloud servers. Each Android starts with a clean environment with no pre-installed apps (except the default Google apps). Users can remotely deploy, test, and debug applications within these instances, which are automatically destroyed after the session ends, ensuring a consistent environment for each use.
What's the Difference Between a Real Android and an On-Demand Android?
A regular Android is a physical, standalone device running the Android operating system. An on-demand Android refers to a virtual instance of the Android that's spun up dynamically in the cloud and is not tied to a physical device.
What Are On-Demand Android Use Cases?
App Testing
An on-demand Android lets developers to quickly spin up virtual devices to test apps across different Android versions and configurations without needing physical devices.
Automated Testing
You can automate testing workflows by integrating on-demand Android instances into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring apps perform well in all Android versions.
Debugging and Troubleshooting
An on-demand Android allows developers to recreate specific conditions for debugging issues that occur on particular devices or Android versions.
UI/UX Testing
An on-demand Android is great for validating UI/UX designs across different screen sizes and resolutions, ensuring consistent user experiences.
Compatibility Checks
You can use on-demand Android instances to check app compatibility with different Android API levels and device configurations, catching potential issues early.
Security Testing
Security professionals can use on-demand Androids to run penetration tests and evaluate app security features against various threats and vulnerabilities on various Android versions.
Training and Demos
On-demand Androids are useful for setting up temporary environments for training sessions or product demos, allowing users to interact with apps without needing physical devices.
Ad Testing
You can use on-demand Android instances to verify that in-app advertisements display correctly and do not interfere with the user experience on various devices and screen sizes.
Network Simulation
An on-demand Android enables you to simulate different network conditions (e.g., 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi) to evaluate app behavior under varying connectivity scenarios.
Cross-Browser Testing
Web developers can use on-demand Android instances to test web applications across different mobile browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera) to make sure the applications work consistently in various Android versions and devices.
Which Android Versions Are Available On-Demand?
At Browserling, we've made all Android versions available on-demand. You can access any Android version that you need via our on-demand Android platform. For example, you can connect to an Android 15 by simply opening this link in your browser:
Once you open this link in your browser, it will spawn a new on-demand Android and stream Android version 15 to you.
As you can see, the specific Android version that you need is appended at the end of the link. By changing the version, you can open any other Android version. For example, to connect to Android version 11, you can open this link:
Our on-demand platform offers a full coverage of all Android versions. You can use the following links to spawn any Android version you need:
- browserling.com/android/15 – Android 15
- browserling.com/android/14 – Android 14
- browserling.com/android/13 – Android 13
- browserling.com/android/12.1 – Android 12.1 (also known as 12L)
- browserling.com/android/12 – Android 12
- browserling.com/android/11 – Android 11
- browserling.com/android/10 – Android 10
- browserling.com/android/9 – Android 9 (Pie)
- browserling.com/android/8.1 – Android 8.1 (Oreo)
- browserling.com/android/8 – Android 8 (Oreo)
- browserling.com/android/7.1 – Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- browserling.com/android/7 – Android 7 (Nougat)
- browserling.com/android/6 – Android 6 (Marshmallow)
- browserling.com/android/5.1 – Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- browserling.com/android/5 – Android 5 (Lollipop)
- browserling.com/android/4 – Android 4 (KitKat)
What Is Browserling?
Browserling is an on-demand Android platform providing access to all Android versions, offering both emulators and real devices. It's optimized for use cases like cross-browser testing, app compatibility checks, and automated testing, enabling developers to efficiently validate and optimize their applications across various Android environments.
Who Uses Browserling?
Browserling has now become the on-demand Android platform of choice for app developers, app testers, and QA teams, and it's used by hundreds of thousands of users around the world every month. Browserling's customers include governments, states, cities, banks, stock exchanges, universities, newspapers, Fortune 100, Fortune 500 companies, and private multi-billion dollar companies.
Happy browsing!