Genymotion SaaS is moving to arm64

Genymotion SaaS is moving to arm64

Dear Genymotion users, our mission is to provide you with the most powerful and reliable platform for testing, running, and demonstrating your Android applications. To continue delivering on that promise, we are making a significant, strategic evolution to your platform.

We know that any change to your workflow requires consideration. We want to be transparent about why this move is not just necessary. We want to be transparent about why this move is a major step forward.

Aligning with the real world for high-fidelity virtual devices

The mobile world runs on ARM. The vast majority of physical Android smartphones and tablets your users own are powered by arm64 processors.

Testing on an x86 virtual device is now like testing a sedan on a racetrack built for Formula 1. The environments are fundamentally different. This divergence can hide bugs and performance issues. These bugs and performance issues will only surface once your app is running on physical devices.

By focusing exclusively on arm64, Genymotion is closing this fidelity gap. Genymotion is committing to a platform where your test results are a precise reflection of how your app will perform in the real world. This commitment gives you greater confidence with every release.

Keeping you compliant and competitive

Google’s direction for the Android ecosystem is clear. Since 2019, Google Play has mandated that all apps with native code must provide an arm64 version. This mandate is a requirement for being published on the world’s largest app store.

By making arm64 our standard, Genymotion is ensuring you have the compliant infrastructure you need to succeed. This infrastructure is available right out of the box.

Unlocking the next generation of apps

This transition is also about the future. The arm64 architecture is the key to unlocking the next wave of mobile innovation.

Its 64-bit design allows to address more than 4GB of RAM. This design is critical for memory-intensive applications. These applications include high-resolution games, complex data visualization tools, and demanding workloads of on-device AI and machine learning.

arm64 GPU-accelerated virtual devices are also available on request.

By providing a true arm64 environment, Genymotion is giving you the platform you need. The platform is needed to not just test today’s apps. The platform is also needed to build and validate the cutting-edge apps of tomorrow.

What you need to do

Genymotion wants to make this transition as smooth as possible for you. Genymotion also states that you may need to perform some update on your workflow before March 30, 2026.

For everyone:

• If you already only use arm64 virtual devices, no action is required on your side. Your workflow is already compliant with Genymotion’s future direction.
• If you use x86 custom recipes, you will need to recreate them using Genymotion’s new arm64 OS images.

x86 custom recipes are defined as recipes with specific apps installed. x86 custom recipes include recipes with settings changed. x86 custom recipes include recipes created via automated recipes.

For developers:

• If you use CI/CD integration, you will need to make sure 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.

Genymotion states that it is incredibly grateful for the trust placed in Genymotion. Genymotion states that focusing efforts on the arm64 architecture will provide a more powerful, accurate, and future-proof platform. Genymotion also states that this platform helps users build, test, and share better applications.

Genymotion states that it is committed to supporting users through this transition. Genymotion states that users can reach out if users have any questions.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

The Genymotion Team

> Note: > This platform upgrade is a technical evolution, not a commercial one. > Your current pricing and subscription plan will not change.