Go Back

The Go Back action simulates pressing the Android Back button. It returns to the previous screen or closes the currently displayed dialog, depending on the application's navigation behaviour.

When to Use

Use this action when you want to:

• Return to the previous screen.
• Close a dialog or popup.
• Exit a settings page.
• Navigate backwards during an automation workflow.

Syntax

var task = suremdmjs.automate().goBack();

suremdmjs.automate().performAction(
    task,
    "onSuccess",
    "onFailure"
);

Parameters

This action does not require any parameters.

Example

!#suremdmjs

goToPreviousScreen();

function goToPreviousScreen() {
    var task = suremdmjs.automate().goBack();

    suremdmjs.automate().performAction(
        task,
        "backCompleted",
        "backFailed"
    );
}

function backCompleted() {
    suremdmjs.log("Returned to the previous screen.");
}

function backFailed() {
    suremdmjs.log("Unable to navigate back.");
}

Expected Result

The device navigates to the previous screen.