Setting Up Python uiautomator2 for Android Automation

Tool Preparation

Required tools: Python 3.7.7, adb (Android Debug Bridge), and uiautomatorviewer.

Install ADB

Download ADB from the official Android developer site, unzip, and add it to the system PATH.

Install UIAutomatorViewer

Connect the Android phone via USB, enable developer options and USB debugging.

Run adb devices -l on the computer to verify the connection.

Open UIAutomatorViewer and connect to the device.

Python Installation of uiautomator2

pip install --pre -U uiautomator2

Install the atx‑agent on the device: python -m uiautomator2 init Make sure to allow the installation of the uiautomator.apk on the device.

Write the Main Program

Example script to locate and interact with the Douyin app:

import uiautomator2 as d
import time

def douyin():
    # Connect via USB (replace with your device ID)
    a = d.connect_usb('3d51a18c')
    # Open Douyin
    a(text="抖音极速版").click()
    while True:
        time.sleep(10)
        # Swipe to next video
        a.swipe(313, 1370, 313, 110)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    douyin()

Run the script; it will launch Douyin, then continuously swipe videos.

Original source: CSDN article