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The virtual device display does not rotate
Troubleshooting Genymotion when the virtual device display cannot rotate due to Android version, device density, or rotation locks.
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How to install Xposed/EdXposed/LSPosed with Genymotion Desktop
Step-by-step guide to install Xposed, EdXposed, and LSPosed on Genymotion Desktop across supported Android versions.
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My Webcam does not work on iOS (Genymotion SaaS)
The iOS camera requires h264 which has not been implemented yet for Genymotion SaaS, making the camera unavailable on iOS.
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I can't find Google Play Store. Where is it?
Genymotion explains how to install Google Play Store using the built-in Open GApps feature across Desktop, SaaS (Cloud), and Device Image (PaaS) envir...
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Is it possible to un-root or hide root?
This article explains why root hiding methods do not work with Genymotion and lists which Android images are rooted or unrooted across Genymotion prod...
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I can't install or run an application/game in Genymotion Desktop
Troubleshooting steps when Genymotion Desktop cannot install or run apps.
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How to connect a virtual device to a proxy
Guide to configuring HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies for Genymotion virtual devices, including Desktop-specific instructions.
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Can I use OBS Studio Virtual Camera with Genymotion SaaS?
Instructions to use OBS Studio Virtual Camera with Genymotion SaaS, including setting 1280x720 output and browser camera configuration.
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Emulated Features and Sensors
Genymotion widgets to emulate device sensors and features such as sound, screen, clipboard, camera, battery, GPS, and more.
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Bitrise
Bitrise is a CI/CD platform for mobile apps with a powerful UI to create workflows that build, test, and deploy applications. It supports Genymotion C...
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How to install and use Xposed/EdXposed/LSPosed with Genymotion SaaS?
Guide to installing Xposed, EdXposed, and LSPosed on Genymotion SaaS, including Magisk and Riru steps for Android 8.0+ and notes for Android 5.0–7.1.
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How to install Xposed/EdXposed/LSPosed with Genymotion Device image (PaaS)
Guide to install LSPosed (and legacy Xposed setups) on Genymotion Device images for PaaS.
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The virtual device display is black.
Troubleshooting steps for a black virtual device display in Genymotion SaaS, focusing on WebRTC blocking and browser version issues.
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Can I play games with Genymotion?
Guidance on playing games with Genymotion across Desktop, SaaS, and Device Image, including Google Play setup, ARM64 compatibility, and root-detection...
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How to play games with Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)?
Instructions for installing and playing Android games on Genymotion SaaS (Cloud), including Google Play Store, arm64 requirements, and a compatibility...
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Download Genymotion Desktop
Download page for Genymotion Desktop, including stable release 3.9.0, platform downloads, and system requirements.
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React Native UI testing with Detox & Genymotion SaaS
Tutorial on end-to-end React Native UI testing with Detox on Genymotion SaaS, including setup, Jest hooks, and running tests.
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Professional Android Emulator
Genymotion provides a professional Android emulator for mobile development, testing, demos, and learning, with cloud-based devices and CI/CD integrati...
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The device display is stuck at "Connecting to your virtual device..." on macOS
Genymotion help article noting a Safari compatibility issue on macOS and recommending using Chrome or Chromium until fixed.
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Mobile Testing and Development
Genymotion Cloud-based mobile testing and development with automation, game development, security, and VDI capabilities.
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How to use a VPN with Genymotion SaaS?
Guidance on connecting a Genymotion SaaS virtual device to a VPN using the Android OpenVPN client, with ProtonVPN noted.
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Camera is unavailable after quick boot (QEMU)
Genymotion Help Center article describing a known bug where the camera is unavailable when using the QEMU hypervisor and the cold boot workaround.
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Is there a trial for Genymotion Desktop Pro edition?
Genymotion offers a 30-day free trial to test Genymotion Desktop Pro with all features before purchasing a license.
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I keep getting "Android Setup keeps stopping" error
This help article explains a known bug with the Android 11 x86_64 image after installing Open GApps and recommended workarounds.
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I can't find TikTok in Google Play Store
Troubleshooting TikTok on Genymotion: arm64 requirement, un-rooted images, Google login, and Open GApps.
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I can't install my application with an APK file
Guide for APK installation issues when using Drag'n drop or the File Upload widget in Genymotion.
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I can't find or install my game or application with Google Play Store
Troubleshooting steps for missing apps or incompatibility errors in Genymotion when using Google Play Store.
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Google Play Services keeps crashing
Guide to fix Google Play Services crashes on Genymotion Desktop after installing Open GAPPS.
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How to use Burp suite with Genymotion SaaS
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How to root a Genymotion virtual device?
Guidance on root access status for Genymotion virtual devices across Desktop, SaaS, and Device Image environments.
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How to set a custom DPI with Genymotion Desktop?
Instructions on setting a custom Android DPI in Genymotion Desktop by matching Android's density buckets and editing virtual device display settings.
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Drag'n Drop doesn't work with Genymotion Desktop
Troubleshooting drag-and-drop issues with Genymotion Desktop on Windows and Linux.
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I can't find my application or game in Google Play Store (Genymotion Device imag...
Troubleshooting Genymotion Device image when apps don't appear in Google Play Store or are incompatible.
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I can't install or run an application/game in Genymotion SaaS
Troubleshooting app installation and runtime in Genymotion SaaS, covering ARM-only apps, root detection, and unsupported features.
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The Open GApps widget (icon) is gray
Guidance on the gray Open GApps widget in Genymotion, including Android 4.4 compatibility, ADB handling, and a known boot bug with steps to resolve.
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The device display does not show in Safari (Genymotion Device Image)
Compatibility issue with Genymotion Device Image on Safari 18 and higher; use Chrome or Chromium until a fix is released.
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I can't use the camera with Safari (Genymotion SaaS)
Genymotion SaaS camera API is not compatible with Safari for the moment; please use Chrome or Firefox instead.
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I can't use the camera with Safari (Genymotion Device Image)
Genymotion Device Image camera API is not compatible with Safari standards; please use Chrome or Firefox.
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How to play games with Genymotion Desktop
Guidance for installing and playing Android games with Genymotion Desktop, including Google Play installation, arm64 compatibility, and a game compati...
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The camera does not work after a reboot (Mac)
Known issue with quick boot on Genymotion Desktop for Mac; fix by performing a cold boot of the device.
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Why is Camera unavailable with Genymotion Desktop?
The Camera feature requires a paid license to use the Android camera with Genymotion Desktop.
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Download Genymotion Desktop
Download Genymotion Desktop for Windows, Linux, and macOS with version 3.9.0 and platform-specific installers.
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Webinar Recording – E2E testing of Android apps on Arm Virtual Devices
Webinar recording about end-to-end testing of Android apps using Arm Virtual Devices hosted on Oracle Cloud.
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Parallel tests with Appium and Genymotion SaaS
Tutorial on parallelizing Appium tests against Genymotion SaaS devices using Python and Pytest.
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Parallel tests with Appium and Genymotion Device Image
Tutorial for running parallel Appium tests on Genymotion device images using a single Appium server.
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How to use MobSF with Genymotion SaaS
Step-by-step setup to use MobSF with Genymotion SaaS, including prerequisites, setup, and MobSF modification.
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Instrumented Tests with Genymotion SaaS and gmsaas
Tutorial on automating instrumented tests for Genymotion SaaS using the gmsaas CLI, including start, adb connect, run, and stop commands.
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How to connect a virtual device to ADB in Genymotion SaaS?
Tutorial guiding how to connect a running Genymotion SaaS virtual device to ADB using gmsaas.
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Use Burp Suite with Genymotion SaaS
Step-by-step guide to use Burp Suite with Genymotion SaaS, including certificate installation and proxy configuration.
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Use Burp Suite with Genymotion Device Image
Tutorial for configuring Burp Suite with Genymotion device images, including certificate installation and proxy setup.
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Use Bitrise with Genymotion SaaS
Tutorial on integrating Genymotion SaaS with Bitrise CI/CD for Android testing using Appium.
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Mobile Automated Tests with CircleCI and Genymotion SaaS
Tutorial on running mobile tests on Genymotion SaaS via CircleCI, including config.yml workflows, start/stop device steps, parallel runs, and CircleCI...
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Applitools Visual Tests with Genymotion SaaS
Overview of using Applitools visual testing with Genymotion SaaS for parallel Appium tests on Android devices.
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Automated tests and Continuous Integration (CI)
A collection of tutorials about automated tests and CI workflows using Genymotion SaaS and related tools.
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gmsaas
Changelog entries for gmsaas releases from 1.8.0 to 1.15.0.
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Genymotion Device Image v14.0
Release notes for Genymotion Device Image v14.0, including Android versions, new features, improvements, bug fixes, and known issues.
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Genymotion 2.10.0 (August 1, 2017)
Release notes for Genymotion 2.10.0 (August 1, 2017) with improvements, corrections, and VirtualBox recommendations.
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Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) – Blog
Release notes and updates for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) OS images and related components.
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Genymotion SaaS is moving to arm64
Genymotion announces arm64-only support for Genymotion SaaS, effective March 30, 2026, aligning with ARM-based devices and Google Play requirements.
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EarnIn Case Study
Case study of EarnIn's Android testing efficiency improvements using Genymotion SaaS.
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Bolt Food Case Study
Bolt Food case study on scaling mobile automated testing with Genymotion.
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Biometric Authentication is available for all products!
Announcement that Genymotion Biometrics widget is available on all Genymotion products, with prerequisites and usage details.
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New servers in Southeast Asia for Genymotion SaaS
Genymotion announces a new data center in Singapore to improve connectivity for Android virtual devices.
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ARM servers for Genymotion SaaS!
Genymotion announces ARM servers for Genymotion SaaS, enabling ARM-native Android VMs with GPU acceleration and CLI support.
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Root Access
Genymotion Desktop Root Access guide covering rooting, non-rooted images, and command-line usage.
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1.X Release Notes (not maintained anymore)
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 1.X versions, including new features and fixes for 1.3.1, 1.3.0, 1.2.1, and 1.1.0.
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Genymotion Shell (Desktop User Guide) – Get Started
Guide to starting Genymotion Shell and using it to script sensor statuses and interact with virtual devices.
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Emulated Sensors and Features - Genymotion Desktop
Genymotion Desktop emulates sensors and features for Android devices, including GPS, camera, network, and biometrics.
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Deploy an Application
Instructions for installing Android apps on Genymotion Desktop and related limitations.
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Root Access
Genymotion SaaS Root Access guide describing rooting, unrooting, and adb commands.
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Features and Emulated Sensors
Genymotion SaaS features and sensors emulation guide, detailing widgets for Sound Volume, Rotate Screen, Full-screen, Install Apps, File Upload, Clipb...
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SaaS User Guide - Basic Steps
Step-by-step guide to setup, launch, use and save a Genymotion SaaS virtual device.
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Genymotion PaaS Release Notes (Deprecated)
Legacy release notes for Genymotion PaaS, listing deprecated versions and changes.
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Root Access
Genymotion device image root access instructions for rooting, unrooting, and signing system apps.
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Data Backup
Methods to backup Genymotion instance data, including external data disk and image copy options.
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Deploying Applications
Methods to deploy apps on Genymotion devices, including APK-based deployment, Open GApps, and ARM/ARM64 considerations.
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gmsaas Command Line Interface
Command line interface to manage Genymotion SaaS virtual devices from the command line.
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Professional Android Emulator
Genymotion provides a professional Android emulator for mobile development, testing, demos, and learning, with cloud-based devices and CI/CD integrati...