Where can you download the Device Image with Android 16 and how to connect it to a local machine?
Where can I download the Device Image with Android 16 and how to connect it to a local machine?
- Where to download
- Android 16.0 (beta) is available as a Genymotion Device Image in the cloud and in SaaS. You can find and launch the image through your cloud providers' marketplaces:
- AWS Marketplace
- Google Cloud Marketplace (GCP)
- Microsoft Azure Marketplace
- Alibaba Cloud Marketplace
- For more information about Android 16, see Release Notes and Cloud pages:
- Release Notes: Android 16.0 (beta) — available on Genymotion SaaS and Genymotion Device Image
link: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002734657-The-Virtual-device-takes-a-very-long-time-to-boot-and-is-very-slow
- General updates and announcements for Android 16 on Genymotion Cloud
link: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-cloud-android-9-0-pie-virtual-devices-on-aws-gcp-alibaba-cloud
- Android 16 device page in Plugins/Support
link: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/07_Plugins
- How to connect to a local machine
- Important: The Device Image under Android 16 is available only in the cloud (Genymotion Cloud) and through Genymotion Device Image. This is not a binary image for direct local launch on a PC. Therefore, "connect to a local machine" means connecting to a remote device from your local network through Genymotion tools:
- Launch the image through the chosen cloud marketplace (AWS/GCP/Azure/Alibaba) and get access to the virtual device through your Genymotion account/cloud console.
- Management and connection to the device is performed through Genymotion Desktop or SaaS interface for remote devices:
- Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) — launch the virtual device in the cloud and manage it through the web interface or connect through local Genymotion Desktop to a remote device.
- Genymotion Device Image (through the cloud) — similarly: the image works in the cloud, access to it is through your account and the corresponding interface.
- Note the known limitations: when loading, there may be a problem with device ownership (boot ownership), which may affect kiosk configuration or user authentication.
- After launching the image, get connection instructions in the cloud management panel or in your Genymotion profile (usually there is a "Connect" button or similar for a remote device).
- What to choose for local development
- If your goal is to work with Android 16 directly on a local PC, only support is currently available through SaaS/Device Image in the cloud. Genymotion Desktop (local version) with Android 16 is expected later. Follow Genymotion blog and release notes.
- To test on Android 16 now, use Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) or Genymotion Device Image in the cloud, then connect to them through your local Genymotion Desktop or web interface.
Sources and further reading:
- Android 16.0 (beta) — Release Notes and Plugins: https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/07_Plugins
- Android 16 is on Genymotion Cloud: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-cloud-android-9-0-pie-virtual-devices-on-aws-gcp-alibaba-cloud
- General updates and cloud image pages: https://genymotion.com/blog/genymotion-cloud-android-9-0-pie-virtual-devices-on-aws-gcp-alibaba-cloud
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