I'm using Windows 10, and I'm planning to test with Android versions 8.0 and 9.0. Which Genymotion version do you recommend?

Question

I'm using Windows 10, and I'm planning to test with Android versions 8.0 and 9.0. Which Genymotion version do you recommend?

Topic: Cloud CI/CD Platforms

Accepted Answer

Genymotion Desktop (Windows 10) – Best Choice

| Requirement | Recommended Solution | Description | |---------|----------------|----------| | Android 8.0 (Oreo) and 9.0 (Pie) versions | Genymotion Desktop (latest version) | Genymotion Desktop provides virtual devices supporting Android 8 and 9 versions. Official ROMs and OTA updates are available for both versions. | | Windows 10 | Genymotion Desktop | Windows 10 (64-bit) is fully supported. It works smoothly with VirtualBox when Hyper-V is disabled. | | Ease of use | Desktop | A virtualizer that can be directly integrated into your local development environment (IDE, adb, logcat, etc.). | | Performance | GPU acceleration | Provides high frame rate with 64-bit NVIDIA/AMD GPUs and OpenGL 3.3+ support. | | Use case scenario | You | Most mobile developers, test engineers, and QA teams prefer the “install-and-run” approach. |

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Step-by-Step Installation

1. Download Genymotion Desktop

genymotion.com/download → “Genymotion Desktop” → “Windows 10 (64-bit)”

2. During installation

Disable Hyper-V (bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off)
Install VirtualBox (integrated with Genymotion 12.x)

3. Create your Genymotion account (you can get a free “Starter” account via email).

4. Download Android 8.0/9.0 devices

In Genymotion UI, “Add Virtual Device” → “Android 8.0 / 9.0” → “Create”

5. Testing

Establish a connection with adb in your IDE, observe logs, and run your scenarios.

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Tips

RAM: 16 GB is recommended; 32 GB provides a more comfortable experience when running multiple devices.
Disk: 2 GB + system disk space for virtual devices; a total of 4–5 GB free space is sufficient.
Updates: Each update brings new Android versions and hardware drivers – check for updates in “Genymotion Desktop → Help → Check for Updates”.

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Conclusion

Windows 10 + Android 8/9 for Genymotion Desktop (latest version) is the best choice.
Genymotion Cloud is also an option, but for local testing, Desktop is faster, more accessible, and licensed (Starter/Pro).

If you have any questions, need help with installation, or want to know more about licensing options, feel free to contact us. 🚀