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 and create a free account. You don't need a credit card.
2. Download Genymotion Desktop
- Go to 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
.exefile, follow the installation instructions, and click on "Install". - macOS: Open the
.dmgfile, drag the Genymotion icon into the "Applications" folder, and start the program. - Linux: Extract the
.tar.xzarchive, 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 > > 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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