FAQ
Can I rent a phone now?
Section titled “Can I rent a phone now?”Not yet. PocketShare v2 is in development, and an invite-only beta comes first. Join developer early access to hear when it opens.
I used the private pilot. Where did the workspace go?
Section titled “I used the private pilot. Where did the workspace go?”The pilot has ended and its workspace, sign-in and test sessions are closed. Your pilot account records are kept until they’re exported and deleted; email [email protected] to have yours deleted sooner.
Are these real phones?
Section titled “Are these real phones?”Yes. Every phone is a physical Android device owned by a host and plugged into their hub.
How is this different from a device cloud?
Section titled “How is this different from a device cloud?”Device clouds own racks of mainstream phones. PocketShare’s phones will belong to many hosts, so the catalog can include less common brands, budget and Android Go devices, and specific model and Android version combinations.
Can I install my own app and use Android Studio?
Section titled “Can I install my own app and use Android Studio?”Yes, that’s the core of v2: ADB through PocketShare, so adb install, Android Studio and your
own tools work. See Ways to use a phone.
Can the host see what I’m doing?
Section titled “Can the host see what I’m doing?”They could look at the phone’s screen. Use test data and test accounts only.
How much will it cost?
Section titled “How much will it cost?”Per minute at each phone’s hourly price, plus bandwidth, from prepaid credits. See Pricing.