Genymotion Desktop
Genymotion Desktop is an Android emulator for PC and Mac. Genymotion Desktop is fast. Genymotion Desktop is simple to install. Genymotion Desktop is powerful. Genymotion Desktop includes user-friendly sensor widgets and interaction features.
Features and capabilities
Over 40 ready-to-use customizable phone & tablet templates with Android 5.1 to the latest sable version. Multiple Widgets: GPS, Capture, Camera, Media injection, Biometrics and many more! See section below. Multi OS: Available for Windows, Linux and macOS. Even better on M-series Macs: With native arm64 images for better compatibility with games and apps, without any ARM translation layers! Android studio plugin & integration: Compatible with any ADB-based IDE, such as Android Studio. Use your computer GPU on Android: Full GPU acceleration for best performances.
Emulated Features
Biometrics: Simulate various fingerprint recognition. PRO Documentation
Webcam: Use your host machine webcam as camera. PRO Documentation
Media injection: inject media files (audio, video, image) to the device camera. PRO Documentation
Routes simulation: Simulate routes with track files. PRO Documentation
Advanced Tools: Quick access the most common Android developer tools. PRO Documentation
Baseband: Simulate information and control related to the network and SIM operators. PRO Documentation
Android Controls: Emulate various Android controls. PRO Documentation
Network Settings: Simulate various network interfaces, types and signal strength. PRO Documentation
GPS: Emulate GPS. FREE Documentation
Capture: Take a screenshot or screencast of the virtual device. FREE Documentation
Identifiers: View and edit the device Android ID and Device ID/IMEI/MEID. FREE Documentation
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Features / Services
Genymotion Desktop Free Genymotion Desktop Pro
Services
Technical Assistance
Android
Latest Android version
Development / QA
Advanced Dev Tools
Root toggle
Demonstration
Capture (Screenshot, Screen record)
Gaming
Gamepad
Emulated Features
Media Injection
Camera
GPS
GPS route
Network settings
Android Identifiers
Biometrics
SIM card (Baseband simulation)
Motion Sensors
Android Controls
Phone (Call/SMS simulation)
Google Play Store
Battery
Storage Speed
Desktop Pricing
Free
Personal Use, Limited Edition
$ 0
No license required*
Download
Free widgets
Pro Widgets
Latest Android version
Best effort Email support
*Select "Personal Use" when launching Genymotion Desktop for the first time.
Educational
Schools and Students
$ 49 / year
per student & workstation
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Free widgets
Pro Widgets
Latest Android version
Best effort Email support
For students, teachers and schools. Subject to valid proof.
Individual
Freelancer or Self-employed
$ 206 / year
per computer
Free widgets
Pro Widgets
Latest Android version
Best effort Email support
Does not apply to employees, contractors & resellers.
Business
Companies and Employees
$ 412 / year
per user* & workstation
Free widgets
Pro Widgets
Latest Android version
High priority Email support
*Discount for high volumes
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*Also available for contractors and resellers.
Premium
for Companies with large teams
All inclusive (widgets, Android versions)
VIP support
License server access: manage your users' licenses
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Genymotion Desktop free edition? Genymotion Desktop free edition is obtained by selecting “Personal Use” when launching Genymotion Desktop for the first time.
Which Android versions are available with the free edition? Android 5.0 to 14.0 are available for free. Android 15.0 is only available with a paying license.
Do I have to purchase a license after the trial period? If Genymotion Desktop is used for personal use only, you can switch to the free version after the trial period ends. The free version has limited features and no technical assistance.
Can I run Genymotion Desktop in a server, virtual machine or VPS? Genymotion Desktop is designed to run on physical workstations. Servers, Virtual Machines and VPS are not supported.
Can I run Genymotion Desktop in a Cloud instance (AWS, GCP, etc.)? Genymotion Desktop cannot run in a cloud instance. Genymotion Device Image for Cloud providers is available for this use.
I have just installed Genymotion Desktop on Windows, and I get the error "Unable to start the Virtual Device" Reboot your PC and try again. If this does not fix the problem, refer to the help center article about this error.
I can't find Google Play Store Google Apps are not pre-installed on the devices. You need to install the openGAPPs package to get Google Play Store and other Google Apps. See the Genymotion Desktop user manual for instructions.
I can't find or install my app/game from Google Play Store If you cannot find an app or game or Google Play Store, or if it says “Your device isn’t compatible with this version,” the app may be ARM-only. See the related article for details.
Can I use Genymotion Desktop offline? An Internet connection is required at first run to connect to your account and download Android images when installing a new device. You can then use Genymotion Desktop offline for 15 days; or longer if subscribed to a Premium plan.
Quickstart Guides / Documentation
Windows Guide Linux Guide macOS Guide Basic Steps Widgets gmtool CLI
DOCUMENTATION
Genymotion Desktop is presented with various quickstart guides and documentation resources.