Samsung offers developers a series of mobiles, tablets and other devices so that everyone can test them remotely. It’s called Remote Test Lab, a test lab that recently expanded the catalog to new “top” Samsung mobiles: the Samsung Galaxy S22, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Do you want to try them?
With every new phone that hits the market, especially in the higher range, brands tend to include exclusive options only available on these models. And of course, to try them, you have to go to a store where the terminals are physically located; or opt for Remote Test Lab in the case of Samsung: the company keeps part of its catalog connected so you can do any dirty tricks without leaving home.
Try the exclusive options of the Samsung Galaxy S22
Do a benchmark on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra without having the mobile? With RTL you can
It is true that testing cell phones remotely will never be the same as having them physically in hand because the sensations transmitted by the design and its materials are vital for the opinion you will have of the phone. However, the fact that you can access it from any computer also has its advantages: you can know what its software includes as standard, how the interface moves with the interaction and it is even possible see exclusive options, like wallpapers and sounds, for example.
Developers interested in Samsung have many of their smart devices a click away through Remote Test Lab, a service that provides remote access to physical terminals; For what bring the phone experience closer without having to go to the store. Remote Test Lab, abbreviated as RTL, is free and with certain limitations that do not affect the test excessively. And the most important: it is not closed to developers.
Are you interested in trying a Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra? Let’s see the process:
Conditions for creating the developer account
- It’s time to create your Samsung developer account. You can create a new one or convert your user account (the one you use with Samsung phones and apps) to a developer account: for this login with your profile and accept the developer terms.
- Once connected to Remote Test Lab, you will see the list of devices you can test (in the link we have chosen only those with Android 12). Locate the S22 you want and see if it is available (“Available”). Click on it and choose the location of the device and the time you will have it reserved just for you.
- Booking Fee Creditsyou can see how many you have at the top right of the screen (“Remaining Credits”). These credits are free: every day you can add 10 to your account; they give you for just over two hours to test the Samsung Galaxy S22.
- Once you have chosen what you want from the phone, click on “Start”: a browser window will open with the emulated mobile.
- You can control the virtual S22 like your phone. You can even sign in with your Google Play account to download apps from the store. However, we recommend that you do not leave personal data on these phones since, despite the fact that Samsung erases them, they are still public devices.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra remotely emulated
- RTL (Remote Test Lab) will notify you when the time is about to expire. Once the session is over, the mobile will disappear.
You can try as many times as you want as long as you have credits available (they are topped up daily) and there are free mobiles to use. And you not only have the new Samsung Galaxy S22 at hand, but also the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, for example. Even older devices, just in case you want to try them back then.
Through | XDA Developers
