Question

I have added a device.

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**How do I add a virtual device in Genymotion Desktop?**

1. **Open Genymotion Desktop**

- After installation, launch the app (Windows: *Genymotion*, macOS: *Genymotion.app*).

2. **Sign‑in**

- Enter your Genymotion account credentials. If you don’t have one, create a free account on the login page.

3. **Go to the “Device Library”**

- The main window shows a list of available Android images.

- If you don’t see any, click **+ Add Device** (or the “+” icon) on the left pane.

4. **Choose a device image**

- Pick a brand/model or a custom image.

- Click **Download**. Genymotion will pull the Android image from the cloud and store it locally.

5. **Create a virtual device**

- After download, a new entry appears.

- Click **Launch** or **Open** to create the device.

- In the wizard, you can:

- **Name** the virtual device.

- Select **Android version** (5.0 to 15.0).

- Optionally, enable **Advanced settings** (RAM, resolution, GPU, sensors).

6. **Start the device**

- Click the green **Play** button next to the device name.

- The virtual Android will boot in a separate window.

- You can now install apps, run tests, or debug.

7. **(Optional) Add Google Play Services**

- Genymotion devices don’t include Play Store by default.

- Download the *OpenGApps* package from the Genymotion Docs and install it via the **adb** command:

```bash

adb install open_gapps‑.zip

```

**Quick Tips**

- **Multiple devices**: You can add and run several virtual devices simultaneously.

- **Custom devices**: Use the “Create custom virtual device” option to mimic a specific hardware profile.

- **Performance**: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements (64‑bit CPU, 16 GB RAM, GPU with OpenGL 3.3+).

- **Cloud option**: If you prefer not to run locally, consider Genymotion for Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) for scalable virtual devices.

If you need help with a specific device model or configuration, just let me know! 🚀