I would like you to guide me step by step on Windows, please.
How to Install Genymotion Desktop on Windows
1. Download the installer
- Access: https://genymotion.com/product-desktop/download
- Select the Windows (64-bit) version.
- The file includes VirtualBox, so you don't need to install it separately.
2. Run the installer
- Double-click the
.exefile. - Follow the assistant:
1. Accept the license terms.
2. Choose the installation location (default is C:\Program Files\Genymobile\Genymotion).
3. Complete the installation and, if prompted, restart your computer.
3. First run
- Start Genymotion Desktop (Start menu → Genymotion or desktop icon).
- On the login screen:
- If you already have a Genymotion account, enter and log in.
- Otherwise, click CREATE ACCOUNT to create a free account.
- If your PC uses a proxy, click View proxy options and configure as needed.
- Select “Personal use” (free version) or “I have a license” if you have a Pro license.
- Click NEXT.
4. Create and start a virtual device
- On the Dashboard, click CREATE → Add Device → choose the desired Android model and click Create.
- The device will appear in the list. Click PLAY to start it.
- If you see a warning “VirtualBox not found”, check if VirtualBox is installed (it comes with the installer, but may have been removed).
5. Additional settings
- To adjust resources (CPU, RAM, resolution), right-click the device → Edit.
- You can also use the Genymotion Shell (
C:\Program Files\Genymobile\Genymotion\genyshell.exe) for quick scripts.
6. Quick tips
- Minimum requirements: 64-bit CPU with VT-x/AMD-V enabled, 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended), OpenGL 3.3+, and an Internet connection for downloading device images.
- Hypervisor: The installer includes VirtualBox. If you prefer to use QEMU, enable Hyper-V in Turn Windows Features on or off (not available on Windows Home without adjustments).
- Updates: Open Genymotion Desktop → Check for updates to ensure you're on the latest version.
You're done! Now you have Genymotion Desktop working on your Windows. 🚀
What development platform do you usually use (Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, etc.)?