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Unable to capture objects. Reason: ScreenshotException

When recording automation on Android apps you might encounter the error message: Unable to capture objects. Reason: ScreenshotException.

Katalon Studio - error Unable to capture objects

This is a known issue that some Android app may have settings that prevent screenshots from being taken. See Android FLAG_SECURE.

The Android app developer needs to disable FLAG_SECURE from the Android app so that Katalon Studio can capture and automate the screen.
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