How can I create a new virtual device?

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How can I create a new virtual device?

Sure—here are the typical steps to create a new virtual device in Genymotion, depending on your setup:

  • Genymotion Desktop (local development)
  • Open Genymotion Desktop.
  • On the launcher/dashboard, click the “+ CREATE” button to start the new device creation wizard.
  • Follow the wizard steps to choose a device template (phone/tablet, Android version, and skin if you want one).
  • Complete the wizard and the new virtual device will appear in your Genymotion Desktop Devices list.
  • Double-click the new device or click the play icon to start it.
  • The Genymotion Dashboard will show the device status and controls.
  • Genymotion Cloud / SaaS (in the cloud)
  • Access your Genymotion SaaS or cloud provider dashboard.
  • Use the “Create device” or equivalent option to select a device template (screen size, Android version, etc.).
  • Launch the device and connect to it as needed (ADB or via cloud tooling).

Notes and quick tips

  • We support Genymotion Desktop for local development and Genymotion SaaS for cloud-based automation and testing.
  • We only support Genymotion’s latest release; please be aware that Genymotion does not support Windows 7.
  • If deployment fails due to space, free up space and try again (relevant to desktop setup).

Key references

  • Desktop User Guide – Getting started and creating a device: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/014_Basic_steps
  • General overview of device creation and launching in Genymotion Desktop: same Desktop guide sections above

If you’re using Android Studio integration or plugins, you can also create/launch devices from the Genymotion plugin UI (New: create a new virtual device; Start: start a device) within Android Studio: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/07_Plugins

Would you like me to tailor these steps to your exact setup (Windows/macOS/Linux, Desktop vs SaaS), or guide you through creating a device with a specific Android version or skin?

One quick question to help me customize your setup: are you planning to use Genymotion Desktop on your computer or Genymotion Cloud/SaaS for cloud-based testing?