Install Magisk on Genymotion

2025-02-05

> Note: The following tutorial works only with Magisk version 23.0. More recent versions are not compatible with Genymotion yet.

Prerequisites

Root access is mandatory to install Magisk.

Please follow the steps from Genymotion SaaS User Guide to root the device before proceeding.

> Warning: Installing Magisk Framework will flash the virtual device Android system. Do it at your own risks!

You need to use the appropriate framework build depending on the Genymotion product and Android image you use:
Genymotion SaaS
Genymotion Desktop
Genymotion Device Image
arm64 images (current) require Magisk framework build for arm64.
x86_64 images (deprecated) require Magisk framework build for x86_64.
x86 images (deprecated) require Magisk framework build for x86.
Root is necessary to install Magisk properly. If a non-rooted Android image is in use, root the device before proceeding.

Root is necessary to install Magisk properly. If a non-rooted Android image is in use, root the device before proceeding.

Drag Magisk-v23.0.apk to the device display. Magisk Manager will install and open. Close it for now.
Drag Magisk_rebuilt_1c8ebfac_x86.zip, Magisk_rebuilt_1c8ebfac_x86_64.zip or Magisk_rebuilt_1c8ebfac_arm64.zip.
When flashing is complete, reboot the device.
Launch Magisk Manager. It will request ROOT access:
On Android 9 and above, the popup opens but it is covered by Magisk Manager main window. You need to press the back button to access the popup and allow ROOT access:
Close Magisk Manager and all its processes (use Android Recent Screen button).
And launch it again.
You will be prompted with an update to apply:
Click OK. Your device will reboot one more time.
Launch Magisk Manager again. You should now see that Magisk is installed in 1c8ebfac(23015) version:
You’re done!