How to use Genymotion Desktop with JetBrains Rider (w/ Xamarin Android plugin) IDE?

Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010007738-How-to-use-Genymotion-Desktop-with-JetBrains-Rider-w-Xamarin-Android-plugin-IDE

Published: 2026-06-09

Keywords: Genymotion Desktop, JetBrains Rider, Xamarin Android plugin, ADB

Document ID: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010007738-How-to-use-Genymotion-Desktop-with-JetBrains-Rider-w-Xamarin-Android-plugin-IDE#split1

Important

Though it is possible to install Genymotion plug-in for Android Studio, it will not work properly with JetBraind Rider due to compatibility issues.

We recommend not using this plugin and stick to the following method.

Prerequisites

JetBrains Rider
Xamarin Android plugin (see https://www.jetbrains.com/help/rider/Xamarin.html)
SDK tools for Android (see Xamarin SDK documentation)

Configuration

1. Setup JetBrains Rider Xamarin Android plugin and Android SDK tools.

2. Make sure that the toolbar is enabled ( View -> Toolbar ).

3. Set Genymotion Desktop to use Xamarin SDK tools instead of its default built-in tools.

See Configuring ADB.

4. Start a virtual device in Genymotion Desktop.

The running device should appear in JetBrains Rider toolbar: It is not possible to connect more than one device at a time.

Note

It is not possible to connect more than one device at a time.