How do I install Genymotion Desktop on Windows, macOS, or Linux?

Genymotion Desktop is the local emulator you can install on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Here’s a quick‑start guide for each platform:

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1️⃣ Windows (10 / 11, 64‑bit)

1. Download

• Go to the Genymotion Desktop download page.
• Click the Windows link.
• You’ll get a genymotion-X.Y.Z.exe (or genymotion-X.Y.Z-vbox.exe if you want the VirtualBox bundle).

2. Install

• Run the installer.
• Choose the installation folder (default is C:\Program Files\Genymobile\Genymotion).
• Finish the wizard; you may need to reboot if Hyper‑V is enabled.

3. Verify

• Launch Genymotion – the main window should appear.
• If you see “Unable to start the Virtual Device,” try a quick reboot or follow the help article on fixing that error.

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2️⃣ macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)

1. Download

• From the same download page, click the macOS link.
• You’ll get a genymotion-X.Y.Z.dmg.

2. Install

• Open the DMG and drag the Genymotion icon to the Applications folder.
• On M‑series Macs, you may need to enable Rosetta for older x86 builds.

3. Launch

• Open Genymotion from Applications.
• Sign in with your Genymotion account and you’re ready to create virtual devices.

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3️⃣ Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc.)

1. Download

• Click the Linux link on the download page.
• Choose the package that matches your distro (e.g., genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin for Ubuntu/Debian).

2. Install

   chmod +x genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin
   sudo ./genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin
   

• Follow the on‑screen prompts to install.

3. Run

• After installation, start Genymotion from your application launcher or ./genymotion in the install directory.

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🔧 Common Checks

| Platform | Checksum | How to verify | |----------|----------|---------------| | Windows | SHA256: 9d6fe87f... | FCIV -sha1 genymotion‑X.Y.Z.exe | | macOS | SHA256: 9a559715... | shasum -a 1 genymotion‑X.Y.Z.dmg | | Linux | SHA256: 48ff1448... | sha1sum genymotion‑X.Y.Z.bin |

If the checksum doesn’t match, re‑download from the official page.

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📌 Extra Tips

• Google Play Store isn’t pre‑installed. Install the openGApps package after creating a device to get Play Store and other Google services.
• The first run needs an internet connection to sync your account and download Android images.
• For a 30‑day trial of Genymotion Desktop Pro, use the Try for 30 days button on the download page—no credit card required.

• Genymotion Desktop download page (updated 2025‑09‑25)
• Genymotion Desktop installer guide (2025‑04‑07)

Let me know which OS you’re using, and I can walk you through any specific steps!