Overview
Genymotion SaaS will transition to arm64 exclusively.
The transition will be completed on March 30, 2026.
On that date, the ability to create and start x86-based virtual devices will be restricted.
The upgrade is a technical evolution, not a commercial change.
Current pricing and subscription plans will not change.
Aligning with the real world for high-fidelity virtual devices
arm64 is a 64-bit ARM architecture.
The mobile world runs on ARM.
The vast majority of physical Android devices your users own are powered by arm64 processors.
Testing on an x86 virtual device is no longer representative because the environments are fundamentally different.
This divergence can hide bugs and performance issues that will surface only on physical devices.
Focusing exclusively on arm64 closes the fidelity gap by providing test results that reflect real-world performance.
The transition gives greater confidence with every release by aligning test results with real-world execution.
Keeping you compliant and competitive
Google Play has mandated since 2019 that all apps with native code provide an arm64 version.
Making arm64 the standard provides compliant infrastructure right out of the box.
This ensures you have the necessary infrastructure to publish on the world’s largest app store.
Unlocking the next generation of apps
The arm64 architecture is the key to unlocking the next wave of mobile innovation.
Its 64-bit design enables addressing more than 4GB of RAM, which supports memory-intensive apps like high-resolution games, complex data visualization tools, and on-device AI and machine learning workloads.
arm64 GPU-accelerated virtual devices are available on request for intensive apps and games.
By providing a true arm64 environment, Genymotion SaaS enables testing today’s apps and validating tomorrow’s cutting-edge apps.
Note
This platform upgrade is a technical evolution, not a commercial one.
Your current pricing and subscription plan will not change.
What you need to do
We want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you, but updates to your workflow may be required before March 30, 2026.
For everyone
If you already only use arm64 virtual devices, no action is required.
Your workflow is already compliant with our future direction.
If you use x86 custom recipes (with specific apps installed, settings changed, or created via automated recipes), you will need to recreate them using arm64 OS images.
For developers
If you use CI/CD integration, you will need to ensure that your system now starts arm64 virtual devices.
If your app is written purely in Java or Kotlin, it is already compatible with arm64.
If your app uses native code (such as C/C++), you will need to recompile it for the arm64-v8a architecture.
For more information and answers to common questions, please consult our FAQ here.
Closing
We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in Genymotion.
By focusing our efforts on the arm64 architecture, Genymotion aims to provide a more powerful, accurate, and future-proof platform that helps you build, test and share better applications.
We are committed to supporting you through this transition.
The Genymotion Team