How do I enable Google Play Store on Genymotion?
**Play Store support on Genymotion**
Genymotion does not ship with Google Play Services pre‑installed. To use the Play Store you need to add the Open Gapps package manually:
- Download the appropriate Open Gapps bundle for the Android version you are running.
- Follow the guide *How to install Google Play Store (and other Google Apps) in Genymotion* on our support site.
Once installed, the Play Store works normally, but keep in mind:
| Platform | Architecture | Play‑Store compatibility |
|----------|--------------|--------------------------|
| **Genymotion Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux)** | • Intel/AMD PCs & old Intel Macs: x86/x86_64
• Apple Silicon (M1/M2): arm64 | x86 apps are available, but ARM‑only apps will not run unless you use an ARM‑based image (available only on M‑series Macs). |
| **Genymotion SaaS (cloud)** | arm64 images (newer releases) | ARM‑only games and apps run; x86 apps may be unavailable. |
| **Genymotion Device Image** | arm64/aarch64 | Best for ARM‑only apps; no GPU acceleration yet, so performance may be lower. |
**Important points**
- Many games and some apps detect rooting. Use a non‑rooted image (Android 10+ or Android 14) to avoid issues.
- If you’re on Windows 7 or older Windows/macOS versions, Genymotion Desktop is **not supported**.
- For the best experience with the Play Store, we recommend using the latest Genymotion Desktop (≥ 3.4) on a recent OS with Apple Silicon for ARM support, or the cloud SaaS with ARM64 images.
**Next step**
If you need help installing Open Gapps or configuring the Play Store on your specific device, let us know your exact platform and Android version so we can guide you through the process.