Simulate a shake gesture or open React Native dev mode

To test mobile app behavior that responds to a shake gesture, or to access the React Native developer menu in Android apps, you can simulate the appropriate action on a real mobile device. how a device responds to such runtime events.

The behavior differs by platform:

Platform Action Purpose Availability

iOS

Simulate a physical shake gesture

Test app features that respond to device motion, such as entering development or test mode

Available to all users on real devices

Android

Trigger the React Native developer menu in debuggable apps

Debug React Native apps

Available upon request

To simulate a physical shake gesture or access the React Native developer menu:

  1. In the widgets pane, click the Environment button .

  2. On the Environment tab, click the Shake device (ios) or Open React Native Dev mode (Android) button .

  3. When prompted for confirmation, click APPLY.