how to install apps inside genymotion
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**How to Install Applications on Genymotion**
Here are the quickest ways to install apps on Genymotion, whether on Desktop or SaaS Cloud:
- Install Apps widget (Genymotion Desktop)
- Open the device interface and use the Install Apps widget to:
- Upload and install a `.apk` file (simple drag & drop or browsing on the computer).
- Install Google Play Store using the Open GApps (GAPPS) option. After installation, restart the emulator to make the Play Store effective.
- Sources: Features and Emulated Sensors mentions the Install Apps widget and the possibility of installing GAPPS to obtain Google Play Store. [Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005280418-How-to-change-Genymotion-Desktop-installer-path-in-my-Android-Studio] and [Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003125617-How-to-run-automated-tests-with-Genymotion-Desktop]
- Genymotion SaaS Cloud (cloud options)
- It also allows installing applications and offers arm64 images in the cloud for ARM applications, allowing you to run apps that only exist for arm64. If the app is ARM64, you can use the arm64 image without problems; if not, you can consider options such as using SaaS Cloud or an arm64 image.
- Sources: information on ARM apps and SaaS Cloud with arm64 images. [Source: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-and-cloudbeat-team-up-making-mobile-first-test-applications-easier-for-the-qa-community] and [Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003125617-How-to-run-automated-tests-with-Genymotion-Desktop]
- Considerations on Google Play Services
- Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.) and Google Play Services are not included by default in Genymotion Desktop images. You need to install GAPPS to use Google Play Store and associated services. Restart the device after installation.
- Sources: SaaS User Guide (How to run automated tests) and related guides on GAPPS. [Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003125617-How-to-run-automated-tests-with-Genymotion-Desktop]
- Common problems and solutions
- If an app is ARM-only but you are on an x86/x86_64 image (Desktop), consider using an arm64 image (if possible) or using Genymotion SaaS Cloud with an arm64 image. There is also the possibility that some functions may not be fully emulated yet (check the release notes).
- Sources: troubleshooting guides on installation and compatibility. [Source: https://genymotion.com/blog/gmsaas-1-7-1-is-out] and [Source: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005280418-How-to-change-Genymotion-Desktop-installer-path-in-my-Android-Studio]
To get started quickly:
- If you are using Genymotion Desktop: open your device, click the Install Apps widget, and follow the instructions to upload an APK or install GAPPS to get Google Play Store.
- If you need ARM compatibility or want apps available on Google Play, consider Genymotion SaaS Cloud with an arm64 image.
Quick question to help you better:
What product are you mainly using (Genymotion Desktop for PC/Mac or Genymotion SaaS Cloud) and what app do you want to test (app name or type of application)? We hope to adapt the quick start quickly.
Main sources:
- Install Apps and GAPPS (Genymotion Desktop): https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005280418-How-to-change-Genymotion-Desktop-installer-path-in-my-Android-Studio
- SaaS Guide and ARM64: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003125617-How-to-run-automated-tests-with-Genymotion-Desktop
- Genymotion and ARM64 in SaaS: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-and-cloudbeat-team-up-making-mobile-first-test-applications-easier-for-the-qa-community
- Installation and ARM problems: https://genymotion.com/blog/gmsaas-1-7-1-is-out