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This is the list of main changes between major versions 8 and 9 of Appium java client. This list should help you to successfully migrate your existing automated tests codebase.

The support for Java compilers below version 11 has been dropped

  • The minimum supported Java version is now 11. The library won't work with Java compilers below this version.

The minimum supported Selenium version is set to 4.14.1

  • Selenium versions below 4.14.1 won't work with Appium java client 9+. Check the Compatibility Matrix for more details about versions compatibility.

Removed previously deprecated items

  • MobileBy class has been removed. Use AppiumBy instead
  • launchApp, resetApp and closeApp methods along with their SupportsLegacyAppManagement container. Use the corresponding extension methods instead.
  • WindowsBy class and related location strategies.
  • ByAll class has been removed in favour of the same class from Selenium lib.
  • AndroidMobileCapabilityType interface. Use UIAutomator2 driver options or Espresso driver options instead.
  • IOSMobileCapabilityType interface. Use XCUITest driver options instead.
  • MobileCapabilityType interface. Use driver options instead.
  • MobileOptions class. Use driver options instead.
  • YouiEngineCapabilityType interface. Use driver options instead.
  • Several misspelled methods. Use properly spelled alternatives instead.
  • startActivity method from AndroidDriver. Use mobile: startActivity extension method instead.
  • APPIUM constant from the AutomationName interface. It is not needed anymore.
  • PRE_LAUNCH value from the GeneralServerFlag enum. It is not needed anymore.

Moved items

  • AppiumUserAgentFilter class to io.appium.java_client.internal.filters package.