What are Genymotion Desktop's system requirements for macOS Catalina?
| Item | Requirement | Notes | |------|-------------|-------| | Supported macOS versions | macOS Catalina (10.15) and newer (Sequoia, Sonoma) | Genymotion Desktop has been tested on Catalina and newer releases. | | CPU | 64‑bit Intel (6th Gen or newer) or Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 SoC) | VirtualBox on Intel requires a 64‑bit processor with VT‑x/AMD‑V support. | | Graphics | OpenGL 3.3 or higher capable GPU | Intel integrated GPUs on Windows have compatibility issues, but on macOS this is generally satisfied by the built‑in GPU. | | RAM | 16 GB or more (recommended) | Helps run multiple virtual devices smoothly. | | Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 or higher | Needed for proper virtual device display. | | Free disk space | 300 MB for Genymotion + ~2 GB per virtual device | Keep extra space for OS updates and app installs. | | Virtualization | Enable virtualization in BIOS/UEFI (Intel VT‑x / AMD‑V) | Required for QEMU/VirtualBox to function. | | Hypervisor | QEMU (embedded macOS Hypervisor) is the default; VirtualBox is not required on macOS | If you want to use VirtualBox (for legacy Intel Macs), install it separately. | | Rosetta 2 | Must be enabled on Apple Silicon Macs | Allows Genymotion to run on M‑series devices. | | Networking | No VPN or firewall blocking VirtualBox/VMM services | VPNs can interfere with the VirtualBox DHCP server. | | Virtual Machine | Cannot run Genymotion Desktop inside a VM | It is designed for physical hosts only. | | Server | Not supported | Only desktop or laptop machines. |
Quick checklist for a Catalina Mac1. Check macOS version – 10.15 or later.
2. Ensure virtualization is enabled – reboot into BIOS/UEFI and enable VT‑x.
3. Install Rosetta 2 (if you’re on an M‑series Mac): softwareupdate --install-rosetta.
4. Verify RAM – 16 GB or more is ideal.
5. Confirm free disk space – at least 3 GB for Genymotion + devices.
6. Download the latest Genymotion Desktop DMG from the official site and install.
If you meet these criteria, Genymotion Desktop should run smoothly on your macOS Catalina machine. 🚀
Sources: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/Requirements, https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/012_Macos_install---
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