Does Genymotion provide rooted device? Because without the rooted device it is not possible to capture the Mobile Apps traffic?
**Answer**
Yes – Genymotion virtual devices come pre‑rooted.
- **Genymotion Desktop**: Every Android virtual device you spin up on your PC or Mac is already *rooted* (the image includes the `root` user and `su`). You can confirm it by running `adb root` or `adb shell su`. This root access allows you to install custom certificates, modify system files, and run network‑sniffing tools directly on the emulator.
- **Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)**: The cloud‑hosted virtual devices are also rooted. They expose the same `adb` interface over the network, so you can `adb shell su` just as you would on a local device. The root shell is useful for installing proxy certificates or running packet‑capturing utilities like `tcpdump`.
**Why root is helpful for traffic capture**
Root gives you the ability to:
| Task | What you need | How root helps |
|------|---------------|----------------|
| Install a proxy CA cert on the system | Write to `/system/etc/security/cacerts/` | Root lets you copy the cert into the system directory and set the correct permissions. |
| Use `tcpdump` or `mitmproxy` natively | Install or run packet‑capture tools | Root allows you to run these tools without limitations. |
| Bypass app‑level restrictions | Modify app or system files | Root removes many of the sandbox restrictions that might block traffic inspection. |
**If you’re using a non‑rooted device**
- On a standard Android phone, you can still capture traffic by installing a user‑level CA certificate (no root required) and using a local proxy.
- However, if an app uses certificate pinning or runs on the device’s secure network stack, root access (or a rooted device) gives you a more reliable way to intercept that traffic.
**Bottom line**
Whether you’re running Genymotion on your Windows 11 laptop or in the cloud, you already have a rooted emulator. This makes setting up a proxy, installing the certificate, and capturing HTTP/HTTPS traffic straightforward. If you need further help with the exact steps on how to root‑enable or configure a proxy in your Genymotion setup, just let us know!