What free Android apps work well with Genymotion?

Is Genymotion's free and reliable Android?

> Genymotion does not offer "free" versions of Android as such — the Android images are included with the software. > The only criterion: the version must be the most recent one that Genymotion maintains (Android 13 and 14 today).

What to choose?

| Image | Version Android | Availability | Why it works well | |-------|-----------------|---------------|------------------------------| | Android 14 | 14.0 (stable) | Desktop 3.7.0 + SaaS | The latest release, optimized for new APIs and hardware compatibility. | | Android 13 | 13.0 (stable) | Desktop 3.7.0 + SaaS | Complete compatibility with most Android 13 and earlier apps. | | Android 12 | 12.0 (stable) | Desktop 3.7.0 + SaaS (if needed) | Good compromise if you need a more "stable" but less recent version. |

> Note: Older versions (Android 11 and earlier) are no longer maintained in recent Genymotion templates. They may work, but you risk performance or security incompatibilities.

How to get them?

1. Open Genymotion Desktop (or log in to your SaaS account).

2. Select a template:

• In the launcher, choose Samsung A10 (or any other device) → Android 14 or Android 13.

3. Click on "Start".

4. The VM installs automatically. If you already have a virtual device and want to change the image: delete the old VM and recreate it with the desired version.

Tips for good performance

• Update your Genymotion (Help → Check for updates).
• Allocate sufficient RAM (≥ 2 GB for Android 14).
• Restart your PC if you observe slowdowns.
• Enable "Accelerated graphics" mode (in the VM settings) for better fluidity.

> These steps ensure that your Android virtual device remains stable, fast, and compatible with the latest APIs.

Don't hesitate if you need help setting up a specific VM or if you encounter performance issues!