4. Collecting Logs
a) Clear the current session in Charles by clicking on the Broom Icon
b) if not currently active - Start Recording - by activating the Record icon
If the icon is red, recording is active and calls will be captured. You now know how to record Charles logs. 🙌
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How to complete the Charles Proxy Test?
Open the provided URL in Native mobile web browser
Your task
Start Charles logs session
Open a mobile browser on your Android or iOS smartphone
Navigate to pages.testlio.com/charles
Wait for the redirect
Stop the session
Export session as .har file format (HTTP Archive)
Once you open the listed URL, you will see a redirection page and will end up on Testlio homepage. This means you can stop the recording.Â
Stop recording Select File > Export Session and select Format: HTTP Archive (.har)
Upload the .har file to https://platform.testlio.com/sir-charles
That's it! You've done it! 🎉
Please note! During actual testing, logs will be saved as Charles files. For setup confirmation, we use .har file type.Â
Helpful tips
Clear previous logs before you start testing new functionality.
To install or remove certs in the iOS system, follow iGeeksBlog tutorial.
When all else fails, a restart of both PC and mobile device may solve issues, but make sure to Disable the Windows Proxy / MacOS proxy / Mozilla Firefox Proxy again.
You should periodically update your certificates as they do expire.
Some routers re-assign local IP addresses, so you should verify the IPv4 has not changed.