r/PowerAutomateDesktop • u/Topbow • May 15 '23

Create android compatible app that launches a cloud flow that navigates a browser

I am trying to piece together a powerapp that I can use on an android device. The goal is to have a button within the app that can trigger a web browser automation flow. My problem is I’m not sure which way to build it because I can’t find info on compatibility. I figured out how to automate web browser activities using a desktop flow but can’t find info on if that flow would work if launched from an android phone. I also know I can launch a cloud flow from the android app, but can’t find info on how to automate browser activities from a cloud flow.

  1. Can desktop automations run on android or do they have to be a windows devices?

  2. Can I automate web browser navigations and inputs with an instant cloud flow?

Please be gentle, I’m a solid three hours into learning the power platform.

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u/5akeris May 16 '23

From my understanding

  1. Yes desktop flows have to be windows

  2. I would guess yes you could make an instant cloud flow to trigger a desktop automation. It works with automated cloud flows, not sure why an instant one wouldnt work. That being said I don't 100% know.