How do I install Genymotion Desktop on my computer?
**How do I install the emulator?**
Genymotion Desktop is the local emulator you can install on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Here’s a quick‑start guide for each platform:
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### 1️⃣ Windows (10 / 11, 64‑bit)
1. **Download**
- Go to the [Genymotion Desktop download page](https://genymotion.com/product-desktop/download).
- Click the *Windows* link.
- You’ll get a `genymotion-X.Y.Z.exe` (or `genymotion-X.Y.Z-vbox.exe` if you want the VirtualBox bundle).
2. **Install**
- Run the installer.
- Choose the installation folder (default is `C:\Program Files\Genymobile\Genymotion`).
- Finish the wizard; you may need to reboot if Hyper‑V is enabled.
3. **Verify**
- Launch Genymotion – the main window should appear.
- If you see “Unable to start the Virtual Device,” try a quick reboot or follow the help article on fixing that error.
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### 2️⃣ macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)
1. **Download**
- From the same download page, click the *macOS* link.
- You’ll get a `genymotion-X.Y.Z.dmg`.
2. **Install**
- Open the DMG and drag the Genymotion icon to the *Applications* folder.
- On M‑series Macs, you may need to enable Rosetta for older x86 builds.
3. **Launch**
- Open Genymotion from *Applications*.
- Sign in with your Genymotion account and you’re ready to create virtual devices.
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### 3️⃣ Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc.)
1. **Download**
- Click the *Linux* link on the download page.
- Choose the package that matches your distro (e.g., `genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin` for Ubuntu/Debian).
2. **Install**
```bash
chmod +x genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin
sudo ./genymotion-X.Y.Z.bin
```
- Follow the on‑screen prompts to install.
3. **Run**
- After installation, start Genymotion from your application launcher or `./genymotion` in the install directory.
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### 🔧 Common Checks
| Platform | Checksum | How to verify |
|----------|----------|---------------|
| Windows | SHA256: `9d6fe87f...` | `FCIV -sha1 genymotion‑X.Y.Z.exe` |
| macOS | SHA256: `9a559715...` | `shasum -a 1 genymotion‑X.Y.Z.dmg` |
| Linux | SHA256: `48ff1448...` | `sha1sum genymotion‑X.Y.Z.bin` |
If the checksum doesn’t match, re‑download from the official page.
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### 📌 Extra Tips
- **Google Play Store** isn’t pre‑installed. Install the *openGApps* package after creating a device to get Play Store and other Google services.
- The first run needs an internet connection to sync your account and download Android images.
- For a 30‑day trial of Genymotion Desktop Pro, use the *Try for 30 days* button on the download page—no credit card required.
**Sources**
- Genymotion Desktop download page (updated 2025‑09‑25)
- Genymotion Desktop installer guide (2025‑04‑07)
Let me know which OS you’re using, and I can walk you through any specific steps!