How to set a custom DPI with Genymotion Desktop?

Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003119358-How-to-set-a-custom-DPI-with-Genymotion-Desktop

Published: 2026-01-25

Keywords: Genymotion Desktop, DPI, Android DPI, screen density, virtual device display settings, Android emulator, Genymotion Help Center

Document ID: support_genymotion_com_hc_en-us_articles_360003119358-How-to-set-a-custom-DPI-with-Genymotion-Desktop

Android needs to adjust the DPI to a standard (ldpi, mdpi, ...xxhdpi).

Android does not use every possible DPI.

If you would like to simulate a custom device, check the real density used by Android for this physical device.

Edit the virtual device display settings to match the densities.

For more details about screen support in Android, please refer to this article.