Android 15 & 16 update for Genymotion Desktop
June 16, 2026
Android 15 and 16 images for Genymotion Desktop have been updated to version 3.6.2.
New
Android 16.0 is no longer beta.
Improvements
Boot time improved on Android 15.0.
Fixes
RAM consumption has been reduced on Android 15.0 and 16.0.
A fixes memory leak with QEMU.
Genymotion Desktop 3.10.0
March 31, 2026
Genymotion SaaS Integration
View and interact with Genymotion Cloud virtual devices directly within Genymotion Desktop.
Use remote devices just like local ones with automatic ADB connection.
Streamlined Creation
Simplified local virtual device creation with one-click deployment.
Dedicated Resource Pages
Hardware profiles and Android images are now listed on their own separate pages.
Hardware Previews
Added a screen preview within the hardware profile selection.
OBS Virtual Camera Support
Experimental support now available on Linux and macOS.
See our blog post to see them in action.
Modern Interface
Fully redesigned UI for a cleaner and more functional experience.
Flexible Clipboard Sharing
The feature is now managed per virtual device and can be toggled at runtime.
Updated Iconography
Refreshed all feature icons for better clarity.
Bundled VirtualBox
Updated the VirtualBox version embedded in the Windows installer to 7.2.6a.
QuickBoot
Now disabled by default to ensure better stability.
Startup Reliability
Improved the reliability of local device boot-up sequences.
Multi-display
Fixed a crash that may occur on recent Android versions.
Hyper-V Warning
Added a notification regarding Hyper-V usage on Windows when running VirtualBox.
Update Stability
Improved the reliability of the Virtual Device update process.
PowerShell Fix
Fixed issues with PowerShell interactions on Windows in specific circumstances.
General Polish
Various minor UI fixes and improvements.
- Full-screen mode may not work properly with cloud virtual devices.
- If gmsaas is used for ADB tunneling but not configured with the same user account, the ADB connection will fail silently.
- Snapshot recovery may malfunction.
Android 16.0 (beta) for Desktop
November 27, 2025
New Android version
Android 16.0 (beta) image has been released on Genymotion Desktop.
Known Issue
On-Screen Keyboard Trigger: Currently, the on-screen keyboard toggle button may not automatically appear when you click into a text input field.
Workaround: If you require the soft keyboard, simply go to your device configuration and manually enable the “Use virtual keyboard for text input” option.
This ensures the keyboard appears whenever you need it.
Quick Boot Consistency: In specific circumstances, the Quick Boot feature may fail to initialize properly, resulting in a crash of the emulator or the last Android app. Workaround: if you encounter this issue with your workflow, just disable quick boot in your device configuration.
Genymotion Desktop 3.9.0
April 24, 2025
Android 15
Genymotion Desktop now supports Android 15.
Enjoy improved quick start functionality and no more lockscreen interruptions between sessions.
Cloud instances
A new tab on the main page lists your Genymotion SaaS instances.
Future updates will bring seamless integration of cloud devices within Genymotion Desktop.
Storage management
Easily manage disk space used by Genymotion in the settings.
Access detailed information and tools for cache and virtual device storage management.
See our blog post to see them in action.
UI improvements
The user interface has been refreshed with a new sidebar, footer, and subtle enhancements to the main page.
Simplified filters
Filters have been streamlined to better match common usage.
The UI has been cleaned up.
The bar and sorting options are now the main tools to find your virtual devices.
Notifications
The notification panel has been improved to display more information and be more user-friendly.
Update management
Information about the latest version of Genymotion Desktop is now displayed in the settings.
You can now easily check if you are up to date and download the latest version.
Troubleshooting page
“About” information and various troubleshooting tools and links have been consolidated in a new page for easier access.
Linux installer
The Linux binary installer extension has been changed from “.bin” to “.run” for better consistency with the Linux ecosystem.
Compatibility issue with QEMU on Apple Silicon M4
Fixed an issue where devices would not start on Apple Silicon M4.
Windows
Fixed license activation issue on some Windows hosts with high security settings.
Camera
The camera may not work correctly after a device is resumed from a snapshot (quick boot).
A cold boot may be required.
A blank screen may occur.
Mirroring may be unavailable.
Other features still work.
Quick boot
Quick boot issue when foreground app is a Gecko-based app.
Android 15 on Windows
On Windows hosts, Android 15 may be slow and unresponsive on some hardware.
Genymotion is working on it.
VirtualBox
Android 15 is not functioning properly with VirtualBox hypervisor.
Genymotion Desktop 3.8.0
October 23, 2024
Device Link
Use your smartphone to capture touch events and motion sensor data.
Motion Sensors
Emulate accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope sensors.
You can also use your smartphone as a sensor provider via the Device Link feature.
High-Resolution Camera Injection
Now available with updated Android images (version 12.0 and above).
Gamepad support
Connect your gamepad controller to play Android games for a more immersive experience (available for Android 12 and higher).
Dynamic Root Access
Now available for Android 12 and higher.
See our blog post to see them in action.
UI and feature changes
The Remote Control widget has been replaced with the Device Link feature.
Added preview for paid features.
Improved support for High-DPI screens.
Keyboard shortcut fix
FIX: Cut/Copy/Paste keyboard shortcuts now work on macOS.
APK installation message fix
Enhanced error messaging for APK installation failures.
Security change
SECURITY: Restricted QEMU port forwarding to the localhost interface.
Screenshot fix
FIX: Fixed screenshot issues in landscape mode when using the Capture widget.
Device Link app behavior
The Device Link app may occasionally display a blank screen.
When the blank screen occurs, mirroring is unavailable.
Other features still work.
Dummy Camera behavior
The Dummy Camera does not support HD.
Image injection works.
Motion Sensors 3D scene
The Motion Sensors 3D scene is disabled on some systems, such as Mac.
The Motion Sensors 3D scene is disabled due to the lack of OpenGL 3.3 support.
Genymotion Desktop 3.7.1
May 28, 2024
Bug Fixes
Genymotion Desktop 3.7.1 fixes a regression introduced by Genymotion Desktop 3.7.0.
The bug is related to Virtual Device deployment when installing Genymotion Desktop 3.7.0 for the first time. See the following summary to know if you have been impacted:
| Creating a virtual device worked | This situation is rare but may occur, especially on Linux systems. Install 3.7.1 and re-create your Virtual Device. Remove the folder of your Virtual Device located in the working directory at the time you’ve used Desktop 3.7.0. | | --- | --- | | Creating a virtual device failed | I nstall 3.7.1 and it will work. |
> Note: This bug only affects fresh Genymotion Desktop installs. > You should not have any issues if you upgraded from a previous Genymotion Desktop version.
Android 14 image for Genymotion Desktop
May 23, 2024
Android 14.0 final image for Genymotion Desktop has been released. Don’t hesitate to update your virtual devices to enjoy bug fixes and new features.
Please note that this image is only available with a paying license.
Genymotion Desktop 3.7.0
May 23, 2024
New features
Added the ability to toggle root access dynamically at runtime or during the deployment of a virtual device.
Added news and updates feed.
Bug Fixes
Fix Virtual Device star up issue when using a proxy.
Removed obsolete startup operations.
Can improve startup performance in some cases.