How do I install the emulator?
Install emulator on Genymotion
To install Genymotion Desktop, follow these steps according to your operating system:
Windows:1. Download the installer from https://www.genymotion.com/product-desktop/download/.
2. Run genymotion-X.Y.Z-vbox.exe (includes VirtualBox) or genymotion-X.Y.Z.exe (without VirtualBox).
3. Follow the wizard: choose language, installation folder, and create shortcuts.
4. Restart your PC after installation.
5. Note: Make sure to disable Hyper‑V if you use VirtualBox. Instructions here.
macOS:1. Download the .dmg file from https://www.genymotion.com/product-desktop/download/.
2. Open the .dmg and drag Genymotion to the Applications folder.
3. Requirement: Enable Rosetta for Mac M (instructions here).
4. VirtualBox is not recommended on macOS; use the built‑in hypervisor.
Linux:1. Download the installer compatible with Ubuntu 24.04, Debian, or Fedora.
2. Follow the specific instructions for your distribution in this guide.
3. Make sure to use compatible desktop environments (GNOME, KDE, MATE).
Common requirements:- CPU with virtualization enabled (Intel VT‑x/AMD‑V).
- Minimum 16 GB of RAM.
- 300 MB of space for Genymotion + 2 GB per virtual device.
- Windows 10 is not supported.
- Not supported in virtual environments (VM, Docker, VPS).
- On Mac M, the emulator uses arm64, but the launcher requires Rosetta.
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