How do I install Genymotion on my desktop?
**How do I install Genymotion on my desktop?**
Below are the step‑by‑step instructions for each operating system you might be using.
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## 1️⃣ Windows
1. **Download the installer**
* Go to the Genymotion download page and pick the Windows 64‑bit installer.
2. **Run the installer**
* It will install Genymotion *and* the recommended VirtualBox hypervisor automatically.
3. **Enable Hyper‑V (optional)**
* If you want to use QEMU instead of VirtualBox, enable Hyper‑V:
- Search “Turn Windows features on or off” → enable *Hyper‑V Management Tools* & *Hyper‑V Platform*.
- Reboot your PC.
4. **Launch Genymotion**
* Open the Genymotion app from `C:\Program Files\Genymobile\Genymotion`.
* Log in (or create an account).
5. **Create a virtual device**
* Click the “+” icon → choose a device profile → “Create”.
> **Tip**: For Windows Home edition, stick with VirtualBox (included in the installer) unless you manually install Hyper‑V.
Source: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/011_Windows_install
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## 2️⃣ macOS
1. **Download the DMG**
* Grab the `.dmg` file for macOS (Sequoia or Sonoma).
2. **Open and drag‑drop**
* Drag Genymotion and Genymotion Shell into `/Applications`.
3. **Check Rosetta**
* For Apple‑Silicon Macs, ensure Rosetta is installed (the installer usually prompts).
4. **Launch Genymotion**
* Open from `/Applications` → log in.
5. **Create a virtual device**
* Same “+” button workflow as Windows.
> **Note**: No extra hypervisor is needed; Genymotion ships with a QEMU‑based hypervisor that works out of the box.
Source: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/012_Macos_install
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## 3️⃣ Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Debian 12, Fedora 40)
1. **Download the installer**
* Choose the `.deb` (Ubuntu/Debian) or `.rpm` (Fedora) package from the download page.
2. **Install via terminal**
```bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt install ./genymotion_*.deb # Ubuntu/Debian
sudo dnf install ./genymotion-*.rpm # Fedora
```
3. **Hypervisor**
* The installer bundles a KVM‑based QEMU hypervisor.
* No VirtualBox required (though you can install it if you prefer).
4. **Launch Genymotion**
* Run `genymotion` from the terminal or launch the app from your application menu.
5. **Create a virtual device**
* Use the “+” icon → select a device profile → “Create”.
> **Secure Boot**: If Secure Boot is enabled, you may need to add a password during the VirtualBox install (rare on the default KVM setup).
Source: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/013_Linux_install
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## 4️⃣ Using the Android Studio Plugin (any OS)
1. **Install the plugin**
* In Android Studio → File → Settings → Plugins → Marketplace → search “Genymotion” → **Install**.
2. **Configure the plugin**
* After installation, go to *Genymotion → Settings* → *Android SDK* → *ADB* and point it to the same `adb` as Android Studio uses.
3. **Launch Genymotion from the toolbar**
* The Genymotion icon appears in the toolbar (enable it in *View → Appearance → Toolbar* if hidden).
* Click the icon → browse to your Genymotion installation (default paths listed in the docs).
4. **Create and start a device**
* From the Genymotion window, click “+”, choose a device, then “Create” and “Start”.
Source: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/07_Plugins
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### Quick Checklist
| Step | Windows | macOS | Linux |
|------|---------|-------|-------|
| Download installer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Run installer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hypervisor (VirtualBox/QEMU) | ✅ (default VirtualBox) | ✅ (QEMU) | ✅ (KVM) |
| Launch Genymotion | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create device | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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**Got a specific error or need help with a particular OS version?** Let me know!