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Last updated on : 09 Jan 2026

Pcloudy Appium Versions

Pcloudy supports multiple versions of Appium to ensure compatibility with your existing test automation infrastructure while enabling you to adopt the latest features.

Why Multiple Appium Versions?

Flexibility: Choose the version that works best for your project
Backward Compatibility: Continue using older versions while planning migration
Latest Features: Access new capabilities in Appium 2.x and 3.x
Stable Testing: Pin to specific versions for consistent test execution

Appium Evolution on Pcloudy

Appium 1.x (Legacy) → Appium 2.x (Current) → Appium 3.x (Future)

2. Supported Appium Versions

Currently Supported Versions

Appium Version	Status	Recommended	Android Support	iOS Support	EOL Date
3.x	✅ Stable	⭐ Yes	✅ All	✅ All	-
2.0.0	✅ Stable	⭐ Yes	✅ All	✅ All	-
1.22.3	⚠️ Legacy	-	✅ All	Not Supported	Dec 31, 2025
1.22.2	⚠️ Legacy	-	✅ All	Not Supported	Dec 31, 2025

Version Recommendations

For New Projects:

Use Appium 2.0.0 or 3.x for best compatibility and features

For Existing Projects:

Appium 1.x: Plan migration to 2.0.0 before EOL
Appium 2.0.0: Stable and recommended
Appium 3.x: Latest features, fully supported

3. Selecting Appium Versions

Method 1: Using Pcloudy:options (Recommended)

This is the recommended way to specify Appium version on Pcloudy:

Java
Python
Javascript (Node.Js)
C#

Java

import org.openqa.selenium.remote.DesiredCapabilities;
import io.appium.java_client.android.AndroidDriver;
import java.net.URL;
import java.util.HashMap;

public class AppiumVersionExample {
  public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
      DesiredCapabilities capabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
      
      // Standard Appium capabilities
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:newCommandTimeout", 600);
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:launchTimeout", 90000);
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformVersion", "16.0.0");
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformName", "Android");
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:automationName", "uiautomator2");
      
      // Pcloudy-specific options
      HashMap<String, Object> PcloudyOptions = new HashMap<String, Object>();
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Username", "your.email@example.com");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_ApiKey", "your_api_key_here");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceFullName", "GOOGLE_Pixel10_Android_16.0.0_8fcb5");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_WildNet", false);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableVideo", true);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData", true);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableDeviceLogs", false);
      
      // Specify Appium version
      PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");  // or "3.0.0", "1.22.3", etc.
      
      capabilities.setCapability("Pcloudy:options", PcloudyOptions);
      
      // Connect to Pcloudy Appium hub
      AndroidDriver driver = new AndroidDriver(
          new URL("https://device.Pcloudy.com/appiumcloud/wd/hub"), 
          capabilities
      );
      
      // Your test code here
      
      driver.quit();
  }
}

Python

from appium import webdriver
from appium.options.android import UiAutomator2Options

def create_driver():
  options = UiAutomator2Options()
  
  # Standard Appium capabilities
  options.new_command_timeout = 600
  options.platform_name = 'Android'
  options.platform_version = '16.0.0'
  options.automation_name = 'uiautomator2'
  
  # Pcloudy-specific options
  Pcloudy_options = {
      'Pcloudy_Username': 'your.email@example.com',
      'Pcloudy_ApiKey': 'your_api_key_here',
      'Pcloudy_DeviceFullName': 'GOOGLE_Pixel10_Android_16.0.0_8fcb5',
      'Pcloudy_WildNet': False,
      'Pcloudy_EnableVideo': True,
      'Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData': True,
      'Pcloudy_EnableDeviceLogs': False,
      'appiumVersion': '2.0.0'  # Specify version
  }
  
  options.set_capability('Pcloudy:options', Pcloudy_options)
  
  # Connect to Pcloudy
  driver = webdriver.Remote(
      'https://device.Pcloudy.com/appiumcloud/wd/hub',
      options=options
  )
  
  return driver

# Use the driver
driver = create_driver()
# Your test code
driver.quit()

Javascript

const { remote } = require('webdriverio');

const options = {
  protocol: 'https',
  hostname: 'device.Pcloudy.com',
  port: 443,
  path: '/appiumcloud/wd/hub',
  
  capabilities: {
      // Standard Appium capabilities
      'appium:newCommandTimeout': 600,
      'appium:platformName': 'Android',
      'appium:platformVersion': '16.0.0',
      'appium:automationName': 'uiautomator2',
      
      // Pcloudy-specific options
      'Pcloudy:options': {
          Pcloudy_Username: 'your.email@example.com',
          Pcloudy_ApiKey: 'your_api_key_here',
          Pcloudy_DeviceFullName: 'GOOGLE_Pixel10_Android_16.0.0_8fcb5',
          Pcloudy_WildNet: false,
          Pcloudy_EnableVideo: true,
          Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData: true,
          Pcloudy_EnableDeviceLogs: false,
          appiumVersion: '2.0.0'  // Specify version
      }
  }
};

(async () => {
  const driver = await remote(options);
  
  // Your test code here
  
  await driver.deleteSession();
})();

C#

import org.openqa.selenium.remote.DesiredCapabilities;
import io.appium.java_client.android.AndroidDriver;
import java.net.URL;
import java.util.HashMap;

public class AppiumVersionExample {
  public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
      DesiredCapabilities capabilities = new DesiredCapabilities();
      
      // Standard Appium capabilities
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:newCommandTimeout", 600);
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:launchTimeout", 90000);
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformVersion", "16.0.0");
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformName", "Android");
      capabilities.setCapability("appium:automationName", "uiautomator2");
      
      // Pcloudy-specific options
      HashMap<String, Object> PcloudyOptions = new HashMap<String, Object>();
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Username", "your.email@example.com");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_ApiKey", "your_api_key_here");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceFullName", "GOOGLE_Pixel10_Android_16.0.0_8fcb5");
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_WildNet", false);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableVideo", true);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData", true);
      PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableDeviceLogs", false);
      
      // Specify Appium version
      PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");  // or "3.0.0", "1.22.3", etc.
      
      capabilities.setCapability("Pcloudy:options", PcloudyOptions);
      
      // Connect to Pcloudy Appium hub
      AndroidDriver driver = new AndroidDriver(
          new URL("https://device.Pcloudy.com/appiumcloud/wd/hub"), 
          capabilities
      );
      
      // Your test code here
      
      driver.quit();
  }
}

Appium 2.x

Version	Release Date	EOL Date	Android Driver	iOS Driver	Notes
2.0.0	⭐ Stable	-	UiAutomator2 3.x	XCUITest 7.x	Recommended for production
2.0.0-beta.71	Sep 2024	-	UiAutomator2 3.x	XCUITest 7.x	Latest beta features
2.0.0-beta.66	Apr 2023	-	UiAutomator2 2.24.x	XCUITest 4.27.x	Older beta

Appium 2.0.0 (Recommended)

Included Drivers:

appium-uiautomator2-driver: 3.9.6
appium-xcuitest-driver: 7.35.0
appium-flutter-driver: 2.11.0
appium-flutter-integration-driver: 1.1.3

Platform Support:

✅ Android 5.0 - 16.0
✅ iOS 10.0 - 18.0

Key Features:

✅ Plugin architecture
✅ Simplified setup
✅ Better performance
✅ Improved stability
✅ Modern automation patterns

Appium 1.x (Legacy)

Version	Release Date	EOL Date	Android Support	iOS Support	Notes
1.22.3	Apr 2022	Dec 31, 2025	✅ Up to Android 12	✅ Up to iOS 15	Final 1.x version
1.22.2	Jan 2022	Dec 31, 2025	✅ Up to Android 12	✅ Up to iOS 15	Legacy support

⚠️ Important: Appium 1.x is end-of-life. Please migrate to Appium 2.0.0 or 3.x.

Limitations:

❌ Limited Android 13+ support
❌ Limited iOS 16+ support
❌ No new features
❌ No bug fixes

5. Platform Support Matrix

Android Support

Android Version	Appium 3.x	Appium 2.0.0	Appium 1.22.x	Automation Name
Android 16.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 15.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 14.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 13.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 12.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 11.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 10.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 9.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 8.1	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 8.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 7.1	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 7.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 6.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator2
Android 5.1	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator1
Android 5.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	UiAutomator1

iOS Support

iOS Version	Appium 3.x	Appium 2.0.0	Appium 1.22.x	Automation Name
iOS 18.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 17.5	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 17.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 16.6	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 16.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 15.7	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 15.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 14.8	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 14.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 13.7	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 13.0	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 12.5	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest
iOS 11.4	✅ Full	✅ Full	✅ Full	XCUITest

6. Capabilities Reference

Complete Capability Example

Json
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.DesiredCapabilities; 
import io.appium.java_client.android.AndroidDriver; 
import java.net.URL; 
import java.util.HashMap; 

DesiredCapabilities capabilities = new DesiredCapabilities(); 

// ============================================ 
// STANDARD APPIUM CAPABILITIES 
// ============================================ 

// Platform Capabilities 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformName", "Android");  // or "iOS" 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformVersion", "16.0.0"); 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:deviceName", "Google Pixel 10"); 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:automationName", "uiautomator2");  // or "XCUITest" for iOS 

// App Capabilities 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:app", "cloud://APP_ID");  // App uploaded to Pcloudy 
// OR 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:appPackage", "com.example.app"); 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:appActivity", ".MainActivity"); 

// Timeout Capabilities 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:newCommandTimeout", 600);  // seconds 
capabilities.setCapability("appium:launchTimeout", 90000);  // milliseconds 

// ============================================ 
// PCLOUDY-SPECIFIC OPTIONS 
// ============================================ 

HashMap<String, Object> PcloudyOptions = new HashMap<String, Object>(); 

// Authentication (Required) 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Username", "your.email@example.com"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_ApiKey", "your_api_key_here"); 

// Device Selection (Required) 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceFullName", "GOOGLE_Pixel10_Android_16.0.0_8fcb5"); 
// OR use device selection criteria 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceName", "Pixel 10"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_PlatformName", "Android"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_PlatformVersion", "16.0.0"); 

// Appium Version (Recommended) 
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");  // "2.0.0", "3.0.0", "1.22.3", etc. 

// Test Configuration 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_BuildName", "MyApp_Build_123"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_ProjectName", "MyApp_Tests"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_TestName", "Login_Test"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Tags", "smoke,regression"); 

// Media Recording 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableVideo", true);  // Record session video 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableScreenshots", true);  // Take screenshots 

// Logging & Debugging 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableDeviceLogs", true);  // Device logs 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableNetworkLogs", true);  // Network traffic logs 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData", true);  // CPU, memory, battery 

// Network Simulation 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_WildNet", false);  // Set true for network simulation 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_NetworkProfile", "4G");  // 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE 

// Device Settings 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceOrientation", "portrait");  // portrait, landscape 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Language", "en"); 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Timezone", "America/New_York"); 

// Advanced Options 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_AutoWebView", true);  // Auto-switch to WebView 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_AutoAcceptAlerts", true);  // Auto-accept system alerts 
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_SkipUninstall", false);  // Keep app after test 

// Apply Pcloudy options 
capabilities.setCapability("Pcloudy:options", PcloudyOptions); 

// ============================================ 
// CREATE DRIVER 
// ============================================ 

AndroidDriver driver = new AndroidDriver( 
  new URL("https://device.Pcloudy.com/appiumcloud/wd/hub"),  
  capabilities 
);

7. Version-Specific Features

Appium 3.x Features

New in 3.x:

✅ Enhanced driver architecture
✅ Improved plugin system
✅ Better error messages
✅ Performance optimizations
✅ Simplified configuration

Example:

Java
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "3.0.0");
capabilities.setCapability("appium:settings[ignoreUnimportantViews]", true);

Appium 2.x Features

New in 2.x:

✅ Plugin architecture
✅ Driver extensions
✅ Simplified setup
✅ Better logging
✅ Improved stability

Example:

Java
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");
capabilities.setCapability("appium:settings[allowInvisibleElements]", false);

Appium 1.x Features

Legacy features:

⚠️ Basic automation
⚠️ Limited OS support
⚠️ Older driver versions

Example:

Java
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "1.22.3");
// Limited to Android 12 and iOS 15

8. Migration Guides

Migrating from Appium 1.x to 2.x

Key Changes

Driver Installation: Drivers are now separate packages
Capabilities: Use appium: prefix for W3C compliance
Server: Appium server runs differently

Migration Steps

Step 1: Update Appium Version

Java
// OLD (Appium 1.x)
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "1.22.3");

// NEW (Appium 2.x)
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");

Step 2: Update Capabilities

Java
// OLD (Appium 1.x) - No prefix
capabilities.setCapability("platformName", "Android");
capabilities.setCapability("deviceName", "Pixel 10");

// NEW (Appium 2.x) - Use appium: prefix
capabilities.setCapability("appium:platformName", "Android");
capabilities.setCapability("appium:deviceName", "Pixel 10");

Step 3: Update Automation Name

Java
// Ensure you're using modern automation names
capabilities.setCapability("appium:automationName", "uiautomator2"); // Android
capabilities.setCapability("appium:automationName", "XCUITest"); // iOS

Step 4: Test Thoroughly

Run your test suite
Check for deprecation warnings
Verify all functionality works

Migrating from Appium 2.x to 3.x

Key Changes

Driver versions: Updated to latest
Better performance: Improved speed
Enhanced features: New capabilities

Migration Steps

Step 1: Update Version

Java
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "3.0.0");

Step 2: Review Capabilities

Most Appium 2.x capabilities work in 3.x
Check release notes for any deprecations

Step 3: Test & Validate

Run tests on both versions
Compare results
Update as needed

9. Best Practices

Version Selection

✅ DO:

Use Appium 2.0.0 or 3.x for new projects
Pin to specific version for stability
Test new versions before production use
Keep versions consistent across team

❌ DON'T:

Use Appium 1.x for new projects
Use beta versions in production
Mix versions randomly
Forget to update regularly

Capability Configuration

Java
// Good: Organized with comments
HashMap<String, Object> PcloudyOptions = new HashMap<String, Object>();

// Authentication
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_Username", "user@example.com");
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_ApiKey", "api_key");

// Device & Version
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_DeviceFullName", "device_name");
PcloudyOptions.put("appiumVersion", "2.0.0");

// Features
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnableVideo", true);
PcloudyOptions.put("Pcloudy_EnablePerformanceData", true);

Testing Strategy

Start with latest stable (Appium 2.0.0)
Pin version in capabilities
Monitor changelogs for updates
Test before upgrading in production
Have fallback plan to previous version

FAQ

Q1: Which Appium version should I use?

A: For new projects, use Appium 2.0.0 or 3.x. They provide the best compatibility and features.

Q2: How do I know which version I'm using?

A: Check the appiumVersion capability in your test configuration, or check the Pcloudy dashboard session details.

Q3: Can I use different versions for different tests?

A: Yes, specify appiumVersion in each test's capabilities.

Q4: What happens if I don't specify appiumVersion?

A: Pcloudy uses the latest stable version (currently 2.0.0).

Q5: When should I upgrade from Appium 1.x?

A: As soon as possible. Appium 1.x reaches EOL on December 31, 2025, and doesn't support Android 13+/iOS 16+ properly.

Q6: Do I need to install Appium locally?

A: No, Pcloudy provides Appium servers in the cloud. Just specify the version in capabilities.

Q7: Can I use custom Appium drivers?

A: Standard drivers (UiAutomator2, XCUITest, Flutter) are available. Contact support for custom drivers.

Q8: How do I report issues with specific Appium versions?

A: Contact Pcloudy support with:

Appium version used
Error message
Test code snippet
Device details

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