Genymotion SaaS is transitioning to exclusively support arm64 architecture for all Android virtual devices. On March 30, 2026, the ability to create and start x86-based virtual devices will be restricted.
Why are you removing x86 devices?
The vast majority of physical Android devices today use arm64 processors. Genymotion aligns the platform with the hardware end-users actually have.
This move ensures apps can meet Google Play's mandatory 64-bit requirement for all apps. The arm64 architecture ensures an app behaves in the virtual environment exactly as it will on users' physical devices. This behavior is critical for catching bugs and ensuring quality.
Will my tests run slower on arm64 virtual devices?
arm64 virtual devices offer significant performance advantages. ARM servers provide faster booting and saving times for virtual devices.
What do I need to do to prepare?
The actions needed depend on how Genymotion is used.
- If you already use only arm64 virtual devices, no action is required on your side.
- If you have custom device setups: Any user who has customized a virtual device by installing specific apps, adjusting settings, or using automated recipes will need to recreate these setups on new arm64 OS images.
These arm64 OS images are already available.
- For basic testing of apps written in Java/Kotlin: No action is required for the app itself.
Users will need to start using arm64 devices virtuals devices.
- If your app uses native C/C++ code: Users will need to recompile the code to include the arm64-v8a architecture.
Users will need to use arm64 virtual devices.
I'm already using arm64 virtual devices but I'm encountering errors. What should I do?
Users encountering unexpected errors with ARM devices may be using one of the early arm64 Android OS images. Those early arm64 Android OS images were tagged as "beta".
Users should recreate the virtual device using a more recent arm64 OS image. The request is for full compatibility and benefit from the latest improvements. The "beta" tag has been removed from all stable and recommended versions.
What happens if I don't migrate my testing to arm64 devices by the deadline?
After March 30, 2026, users will no longer be able to create or start x86 virtual devices. Existing x86-based recipes will also fail.
Existing x86 virtual devices will be transitioned to a read-only state for a short grace period. The platform will fully remove those x86 virtual devices afterward.
Genymotion strongly encourages beginning the transition of testing workflows now to avoid disruption.
Will this migration affect my pricing or subscription cost?
There is no pricing or subscription change associated with the migration. This item is described as a technical upgrade to the platform. No cost change is expected with this migration.
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