I’d like step‑by‑step commands to install Genymotion Desktop on Linux Mint 22.1, including VirtualBox setup.
**Step-by-step: Install Genymotion Desktop on Linux Mint 22.1 (Xia) with VirtualBox**
Note: Genymotion Desktop prefers the built-in QEMU/KVM hypervisor, but you can use VirtualBox if you need to. Mint 22.1 is based on Ubuntu, so follow these Linux Mint-specific steps.
1) Prepare your system
- Update and upgrade:
- `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
- Reboot if prompted:
- `sudo reboot`
2) Install VirtualBox (since you want to use it)
- Download the VirtualBox 7.0 package for Ubuntu (fits Mint 22.1):
- Go to VirtualBox: download the Debian/Ubuntu package (e.g., `virtualbox-7.0_7.0.26-168464~Ubuntu_n Noble_amd64.deb`) or use a mirror.
- Install the package:
- Replace with the exact filename you downloaded:
- `sudo apt install ./virtualbox-7.0_7.0.26-168464~Ubuntu~noble_amd64.deb`
- If prompted, accept dependencies (press Y and Enter).
- Enable Secure Boot if required:
- You may need to enroll a MOK and reboot to allow kernel modules to load.
- Add your user to vboxusers:
- `sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers $USER`
- Reboot or log out/in:
- `sudo reboot`
- Verify VirtualBox is working:
- After login, run:
- `groups | grep vboxusers`
- `lsmod | grep -i vbox`
- If needed, rebuild modules:
- For Debian/Ubuntu: `sudo apt-get --reinstall install virtualbox-dkms`
- Then reboot:
- `sudo reboot`
3) Download Genymotion Desktop for Linux
- Open a browser on any machine with internet access or use wget in Linux Mint to grab the installer:
- Go to Genymotion’s Linux download page and choose Linux (64-bit) to get the `.run` installer.
- If you’re using a terminal directly, you can download via:
- (Example) `wget https://dl.genymotion.com/genymotion/genymotion-3.x.x-linux_x64.run -O ~/Downloads/genymotion-linux-x64.run`
- Make the installer executable:
- `cd ~/Downloads`
- `chmod +x genymotion-linux-x64.run`
4) Install Genymotion Desktop (user-level install)
- Run the installer from your download location:
- `./genymotion-linux-x64.run -d ~/genymotion`
- If you prefer a global install, you can run with sudo, but a user-local install is usually fine:
- `sudo ./genymotion-linux-x64.run -d /opt/genymotion`
- If the installer asks for authentication or license:
- Sign in or create an account.
- Choose “Personal Use” for the free edition (or use the 30-day Pro trial if you want full features temporarily).
5) First launch and license
- Start Genymotion Desktop:
- If installed in your home directory: `~/genymotion/genymotion` or via your app menu.
- Sign in or create an account when prompted.
- In license options, pick “Personal Use” for the free edition.
- If you later want full features, you can start a 30-day trial from the product pages.
6) Optional: Configure for VirtualBox usage
- If Genymotion prompts for which hypervisor to use, choose VirtualBox (if you’ve prepared it as above).
- Ensure Secure Boot and kernel module signing are handled for VirtualBox:
- Reboot after any kernel module changes.
- If you encounter host-only network or driver issues, you can retry module loading:
- `sudo /sbin/vboxconfig` (then reboot)
7) Verification and basic checks
- Start a Genymotion virtual device to verify it boots.
- If the device doesn’t start, switch back to QEMU by using the embedded hypervisor (recommended) or revisit VirtualBox setup.
Important notes
- Genymotion Desktop Free is for personal use and may have limitations (older Android versions, limited support).
- VirtualBox on Linux is not the default path; if you run into trouble, consider using the built-in QEMU/KVM path or the SaaS/cloud option.
References and guidance
- Linux Installation Guide (Genymotion: hypervisor choices and Linux steps): https://genymotion.com/blog/linux-installation-guide
- Genymotion Desktop download overview: https://genymotion.com
- Trial and licensing steps for Pro: https://genymotion.com/blog/product/desktop/page/8
Would you like me to tailor the exact commands to your Linux Mint 22.1 setup step-by-step with the exact VirtualBox version you plan to install? Also, could you share your laptop’s hardware specs (CPU, RAM) to help verify performance expectations?