I am using Ubuntu 22.04 with GNOME, could you show me the exact commands to install?
How to have Genymotion on Linux
Great! Let's go straight to the exact commands for Ubuntu 22.04 with GNOME. Note: Genymotion Desktop is officially supported on Ubuntu 24.04+; on Ubuntu 22.04 it may work, especially using Wayland, but confirm it's ready for your environment. Follow these steps:
1) Open the terminal and go to the Downloads folder
- cd ~/Downloads
2) Give execution permission to the Genymotion installer (replace X.Y.Z with the version number you downloaded)
- chmod +x genymotion-X.Y.Z-linux_x64.run
3) Run the installer
- To install in the default directory (in ./genymotion/):
- ./genymotion-X.Y.Z-linux_x64.run
- To install in a specific path (e.g. /usr/local/genymotion or /opt/genymotion):
- ./genymotion-X.Y.Z-linux_x64.run -d /path/to/installation
- Note: global installation in /opt/genymotion is possible, but not recommended due to permissions. Use with caution:
- sudo ./genymotion-X.Y.Z-linux_x64.run -d /opt/genymotion
4) Post-installation
- Start Genymotion Desktop from the created shortcut or the installation directory
- Log in with your Genymotion account
Useful notes:
- Recommended graphical environment: use Wayland when possible; X11 may have instability on Ubuntu.
- Hypervisor: Genymotion Desktop comes with QEMU/KVM embedded; no additional installation is required.
- If you choose to use VirtualBox (not recommended), it needs to be installed first, but it's not embedded in the installer.
Reference sources:
- Linux Installation Guide (requirements, Wayland vs X11, hypervisor, and installation): https://genymotion.com/blog/category/droidcon
- Linux Installation Guide (installation commands for the
.runfile): https://genymotion.com/blog/category/droidcon - General installation notes: https://genymotion.com/blog/genystory-alexandra-tritz-blablacar
Would you like me to adapt these commands to your exact situation, for example:
- what is the full name of the downloaded file (genymotion-XYZ-linux_x64.run)?
- do you prefer to install in the default directory or in /opt/genymotion?
(Rapid response: which installation option do you want to use: default (./genymotion) or a specific path like /opt/genymotion?)