How to root a Genymotion virtual device?

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Keywords: Genymotion, root, virtual device, Genymotion Desktop, Genymotion SaaS, Genymotion PaaS/Device Image

Document ID: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003125417-How-to-root-a-Genymotion-virtual-device#split1

Genymotion Desktop

Android 5.5-11 images are rooted by default, no action is required with those.

For Android 12 and above, please refer to to learn how to toggle root.

Genymotion SaaS

Only Android 9.0 and 8.0 are rooted by default.

For the other images, please refer to for instructions to toggle root access.

Genymotion PaaS/Device Image

Android 9.0 and below images are rooted by default.

For Android 10.0 and above, please refer to to toggle root access.