How to Update Axe DevTools Mobile for Android
Stay up to date with the latest version for comprehensive accessibility testing for Android applications.
It's important to regularly update Axe DevTools Mobile for Android to ensure you have the latest rules and features. It does not automatically update, so be sure to periodically check for a new version. We release updates about once per month and communicate the release via email and the Release Notes page.
How to Check the Version You're Using
In the application's build.gradle file, look inside the plugins block for id 'com.deque.android'. The version will be referenced directly after. Example: id 'com.deque.android' version '1.x.x'.
You can always review the latest versions available in Latest Downloads and get more insight on any changes from the Release Notes.
If you are using AxeDevTools Mobile for Android versions up to 8.2.0, you have been importing the library as a direct dependency. You should add the Gradle plugin by following the steps in setup, and remove the following lines of code from your dependencies block:
androidTestImplementation 'com.deque.android:axe-devtools-android:8.2.0'
debugImplementation 'com.google.mlkit:text-recognition:16.0.1'Update to the Latest Version
Updating to the latest version of the rule engine is quick and easy. Go to the Latest Downloads or Release Notes linked above, to find the latest version. Then change the version number referenced in your application's build.gradle file. Look for id 'com.deque.android' version 'x.x.x' in the plugins block, where x.x.x is the latest version number.