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 `.run` file): 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?)