How do I install and start Genymotion on Linux?

Starting Genymotion on Linux

We will guide you step-by-step through the installation and first start of Genymotion Desktop on a Linux distribution.

1️⃣ Requirements

| Component | Requirement | Note | |------------|-------------|---------| | CPU | Intel Core i5 or higher (64-bit) | | | RAM | 16 GB+ | | | GPU | OpenGL 3.3-capable graphics processor | For NVIDIA cards, we recommend the proprietary driver | | Storage | 120 MB for Genymotion + 1 GB per virtual Android device | | | Distro | Ubuntu LTS, Debian Stable, Fedora Workstation (64-bit) | Other distros are not officially supported | | Hypervisor | QEMU (Standard, recommended) | VirtualBox is possible, but outdated |

> 💡 Tip: If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, install the proprietary NVIDIA driver to avoid graphics errors. (see Linux Genymotion Crash FAQ)

2️⃣ Download and Install

1. Visit the Download Page

• Select your distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora)
• Download the 64-bit version (SHA-256: 48ff1448afb3bce02288ee771674d4a9f63b475f40bb29c3d44c5a716332b505)

2. Extract the archive, for example:

   tar -xvf genymotion_3.9.0_amd64.tar.xz
   

3. Change into the directory and run the installation script:

   cd genymotion
   sudo ./install.sh
   

If you don't have root rights, install it only for your user:

   ./install.sh
   

4. After installation, you will find the application in the application menu or start it from the terminal:

   ~/genymotion/genymotion
   

(or /opt/genymotion/genymotion, if you installed globally)

3️⃣ First Start & Setup

1. Login

• Start Genymotion.
• Log in with your Genymotion account or create a new one.

2. Network

• If you work behind a proxy, open View → Proxy Options and enter the proxy details.

3. License selection

• For personal use, select Personal use (free).
• For advanced features and support, select I have a license (Pro license).

4. Dashboard

• Once you are logged in, the Genymotion Launcher Dashboard appears.
• Here, you can add, start, or manage virtual devices.

4️⃣ Common Problems & Solutions

| Problem | Solution | |---------|--------| | Virtual device does not start / display is black | Install the proprietary NVIDIA driver. | | QEMU error | Ensure KVM is installed and enabled (sudo apt install qemu-kvm) | | Devices not displayed | Check if you have the latest version of Genymotion and VirtualBox/QEMU. | | Proxy problems | Set up the proxy settings correctly, as described above. |

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> 🔍 Next step: Once your first device is running, you can install apps, run automated tests, or integrate the platform into your CI/CD pipeline. > Do you need help creating test scripts or setting up Genymotion in a CI environment?

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Question: What version of your Linux distribution are you currently using (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Fedora 38)? This will help us provide you with the most accurate installation instructions.