I’d like the free Personal Use edition-how do I download and set it up?

How to Download and Set Up the Free "Personal Use" Edition of Genymotion Desktop

1. **Register**

- Visit [genymotion.com/account/create](https://genymotion.com/account/create) and create a free account. You don't need a credit card.

2. **Download Genymotion Desktop**

- Go to [genymotion.com/product-desktop](https://genymotion.com/product-desktop).

- Click on **Download** under "Free – Personal Use, Limited Edition".

- Choose your operating system (Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, Linux Distribution).

- The download will start automatically.

3. **Install the Software**

- **Windows**: Double-click the downloaded `.exe` file, follow the installation instructions, and click on "Install".

- **macOS**: Open the `.dmg` file, drag the Genymotion icon into the "Applications" folder, and start the program.

- **Linux**: Extract the `.tar.xz` archive, switch to the directory, run `./genymotion.sh`, and follow the instructions.

4. **Start Genymotion Desktop**

- At the first start, a popup will appear: "**Personal Use**".

- **Select** "Personal Use".

- You now have access to the free features (Android 5.0–14.0, limited widgets, no technical support).

5. **Create Virtual Devices**

- Click on **“Add Device”** in the app and select an Android image from the list.

- After the download, you can start and test the device.

> **Note**

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> The "Personal Use" edition is **not** a trial of the Pro version. It offers limited features and no technical support. You can upgrade to the 30-day free trial of the Pro version later for full features and support.

**Source:**

- Genymotion Desktop – Free edition page, 25 Sep 2025

- Genymotion Help Article: “How to download Genymotion Desktop”

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