Is Android 16 available on Genymotion?
**Genymotion for Android 16**
- Yes, Android 16 is available in Genymotion. As of 2025:
- Android 16.0 (beta) has been released for Genymotion SaaS (cloud platform) and Genymotion Device Image.
- The release of Android 16 for Genymotion Desktop (local version) is expected later and has not been released for Desktop yet.
- Release formats:
- Genymotion SaaS and Genymotion Device Image: Android 16.0 support is already available (beta), with possible known limitations, such as a problem with device ownership when loading.
- Release notes and updates are available in our blog and release notes:
- Release Notes: Android 16.0 (beta) — available on SaaS and Device Image. [source]
- General updates: release note for Android 16 on Genymotion Cloud (AWS/GCP/Alibaba and others). [source]
- What does this mean for you:
- If you need Android 16 right now, use Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) or Genymotion Device Image.
- Genymotion Desktop with Android 16 will appear later; follow our blog updates.
Sources:
- Release Notes — Android 16.0 (beta) (Genymotion Desktop and SaaS): https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002734657-The-Virtual-device-takes-a-very-long-time-to-boot-and-is-very-slow
- Genymotion Cloud (AWS-GCP) — Android 16 is on Genymotion Cloud: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-cloud-android-9-0-pie-virtual-devices-on-aws-gcp-alibaba-cloud (mention of Android 16 in the context of updates)
- Plugins / Android 16.0 (beta): https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000990578
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- On which solution you plan to work: Genymotion SaaS, Genymotion Device Image, or Genymotion Desktop?
- What is the purpose of testing: functional testing, performance, automated testing, or demonstration?