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- To get more targeted feedback, run a closed test with specific users. You can use individual email addresses or Google Groups, or even invite selected pre-registered users to join these tests.
- Provide a channel for testers to send you feedback. For closed tests, offer testers the ability to provide feedback by email, through a website, or in a message forum.
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- Reminder: if you’re testing a paid app using an open or closed test, testers still need to purchase it. If you’re testing a paid app using an internal test, testers can install your app for free.
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