i have an core i5 10th gen
Here’s a refined, step‑by‑step plan to install Genymotion Desktop on Linux Mint 22.1 (Xia) with VirtualBox, tailored for an Intel Core i5 10th Gen laptop. You can use this to try the desktop path first, then fallback to SaaS if needed.
Step 1) Prepare and update
- `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
- If prompted, reboot: `sudo reboot`
Step 2) Install VirtualBox (for Desktop path)
- Install required build tools and headers:
- `sudo apt install -y dkms build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)`
- Install VirtualBox (use the Ubuntu-compatible package)
- Option A (from Ubuntu repo, simplest): `sudo apt install -y virtualbox`
- Option B (preferred if you want the latest): download the Ubuntu/Debian package from VirtualBox website and install:
- Example (adjust filename to the latest):
`wget https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/7.0.26/virtualbox-7.0_7.0.26-168464~Ubuntu22.04_amd64.deb -O ~/Downloads/virtualbox.deb`
`sudo apt install -y ~/Downloads/virtualbox.deb`
- Load VirtualBox modules (may happen automatically on reboot). If needed:
- `sudo /sbin/vboxconfig`
- Add your user to the vboxusers group:
- `sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers $USER`
- Reboot: `sudo reboot`
Step 3) Download Genymotion Desktop for Linux
- Open a browser and go to the Genymotion download page, choose Linux (64‑bit), or from terminal:
- Genymotion provides a Linux installer (a `.run` or `.bin` file). Copy the download URL for the Linux x64 installer.
- Example (adjust to the current link on Genymotion):
`wget https://dl.genymotion.com/genymotion/genymotion-linux_x64.bin -O ~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.bin`
- Make the installer executable:
- `chmod +x ~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.bin`
Step 4) Install Genymotion Desktop (user‑level install)
- Run the installer (choose a user‑local install):
- `~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.bin -d ~/genymotion`
- If you prefer a system install (requires root):
- `sudo ~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.bin -d /opt/genymotion`
- Sign in or create an account when prompted.
- Choose “Personal Use” for the free edition, or start a 30‑day Pro trial if you want full features temporarily.
Step 5) First launch and hypervisor choice
- Start Genymotion Desktop:
- If installed in your home: `~/genymotion/genymotion` (or find it in your app menu)
- On first run, sign in.
- If prompted, select VirtualBox as the hypervisor (since you installed it).
- If you run into kernel module issues, reboot after any changes and run:
- `sudo /sbin/vboxconfig` then `sudo reboot`
Step 6) Optional: Optimize for your laptop
- Allocate reasonable RAM for a virtual device (e.g., 2–4 GB per device) and adjust CPU cores in the Genymotion device settings.
- Ensure your BIOS/UEFI virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V) is enabled for best performance.
Step 7) Verification
- Create and start a test virtual device to ensure it boots.
- If you encounter persistent issues with VirtualBox, you can switch to the built‑in QEMU/KVM path or use Genymotion Cloud/SaaS as a fallback.
Notes
- Genymotion Desktop Free is for personal use with some feature/version limitations.
- If Desktop doesn’t meet your needs on your laptop, Genymotion SaaS/cloud can be a fast fallback without local virtualization.
References
- Genymotion Linux installation guidance and hypervisor options: https://genymotion.com/blog/linux-installation-guide
- Genymotion Desktop overview and download: https://genymotion.com
Would you like me to tailor the exact commands to your precise Mint setup (e.g., confirm you want the latest VirtualBox 7.x from Oracle vs. the Ubuntu repo) and confirm your laptop RAM so I can suggest an optimal device RAM allocation? Also, are you planning to rely primarily on VirtualBox, or would you prefer to try the built-in QEMU/KVM path first?