I'm on macOS Ventura 13.4 and I plan to use Genymotion Desktop only. Can you give me the exact install steps?

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I'm on macOS Ventura 13.4 and I plan to use Genymotion Desktop only. Can you give me the exact install steps?

Topic: Genymotion Desktop installation on macOS Ventura 13.4

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**Exact install steps for Genymotion Desktop on Intel Mac (macOS Ventura 13.4) with just Genymotion Desktop**

- What you’ll do: download the Intel-friendly macOS installer (DMG), install Genymotion Desktop, and run it with the embedded QEMU hypervisor (no VirtualBox needed).

1) Download

- Go to the official download page: https://www.genymotion.com/product-desktop/download/

- Under macOS, select the installer for Intel-based Macs (the DMG). This is the version built for x86_64 Macs.

2) Install Genymotion Desktop

- Open the downloaded DMG file.

- Drag the Genymotion app into Applications (and, if prompted, drag Genymotion Shell as well).

- Eject the DMG after the copy finishes.

3) First launch

- Open Genymotion from Applications.

- If prompted about security, allow the app to run in System Settings > Security & Privacy.

- Sign in if you have a Genymotion account (for access to device images, if needed).

4) Use the embedded hypervisor (no VirtualBox)

- Genymotion Desktop on Intel Macs uses an embedded QEMU hypervisor. You do not need VirtualBox for typical use.

- If you previously installed VirtualBox, you can ignore it for standard Genymotion Desktop usage on Intel Macs.

5) Create and run a virtual device

- In Genymotion, click “Add” to select an Android device image (e.g., Android version and device model).

- Start the device and follow on-screen prompts to complete setup.

6) Verify macOS compatibility

- Ensure your macOS Ventura 13.4 is supported by the latest Genymotion Desktop release you downloaded. If you encounter any RAM or performance notes, refer to the known issues section (e.g., some Ventura-related VirtualBox notes don’t apply when using the embedded hypervisor).

Notes tailored to your setup

- You’re using Genymotion Desktop only (no SaaS/cloud or VirtualBox). This setup is supported on Intel Macs with 64-bit macOS, including Ventura.

- 32-bit macOS or 32-bit Intel images are not supported; Genymotion Desktop targets 64-bit Intel Macs (with ARM images available for Apple Silicon if you ever switch to a Mac with M chips).

Sources

- Genymotion Desktop download page: https://www.genymotion.com/product-desktop/download/

- Known issues and virtualization notes (including Ventura context): https://genymotion.com/blog/release-note/genymotion-saas-new-interface and related support notes on macOS Ventura and VirtualBox compatibility

Follow-up: what exact Mac model are you on (e.g., MacBook Pro, iMac) and which Android version/device image do you plan to use first? This will help me tailor steps for you. 💬🖥️