I’d like step‑by‑step commands to install Genymotion Desktop on Linux Mint 22.1, including VirtualBox setup.

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?