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.

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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.

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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

   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).

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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”.

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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!