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Does Genymotion emulates Bluetooth?
Genymotion Bluetooth emulation support across Desktop, SaaS, and PaaS images with a note on no pairing yet.
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How to use Android Studio, Eclipse, VS Code, JetBrains Rider or any other IDE wi...
Instructions to connect IDEs to Genymotion SaaS using the gmsaas tool and ADB.
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Genymotion Desktop is very slow and unstable
Troubleshooting hardware and resource issues causing Genymotion Desktop to be slow or unstable.
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How to change Genymotion Desktop installer path in my Android Studio?
Instructions to update the Genymotion installer path for the Android Studio plugin, with Windows/Linux and macOS steps.
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I can't find Google Play Store. Where is it?
Genymotion explains how to install Google Play Store via the built-in Open GApps feature across Desktop, SaaS, and Device Image.
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The virtual device crashes, freezes or fails to boot on Windows
Genymotion Desktop Windows troubleshooting for crashes, freezes, and boot failures, including GPU, Hyper-V, and hardware requirements.
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Apple Mac M series support
Genymotion supports Apple Mac M series with Apple Silicon SoC. Rosetta is required at first start; VirtualBox is unavailable; Android 11+ only. See le...
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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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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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News & Updates
Genymotion blog page with the latest news and updates from Genymotion.
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I have a mac and I can't find Android 5.0 to 10.0 in Genymotion Desktop
Android 5.0–10.0 are not available on Mac M series computers yet in Genymotion Desktop. See Which Android versions are available for details.
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Is Android 16 available?
Android 16.0 is now available for Genymotion products; the image is in beta; Pro edition on Desktop requires a paid license.
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Available official device templates (default recipes) for Genymotion SaaS
List of official device templates (default recipes) for Genymotion SaaS, including Android versions and UUIDs, plus UUID retrieval tips.
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Genymotion Desktop Release Notes
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop, including Android 16.0 beta, Android 15 support, and multiple version updates.
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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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Which Android versions are available?
Available versions and architectures depend on Genymotion products (Desktop, Cloud, and device images).
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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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Android Automotive is now available in beta
Genymotion announces Android Automotive beta with baseband and network emulation; availability on AWS and Azure marketplaces.
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Genymotion: 2025 Year in Review
Genymotion's 2025 milestones across SaaS, Desktop, and PaaS, plus 2026 outlook.
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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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How to run applications and games for arm (arm64)?
Guidelines for running arm64 apps and games using Genymotion Desktop, SaaS, and Device Image.
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Is Genymotion Desktop available for 32-bit?
Genymotion does not provide Genymotion Desktop for 32-bit systems due to obsolescence of the x86 32-bit architecture.
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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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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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Genymotion plugin icon does not appear in Android Studio
Instructions to display the Genymotion plugin icon in Android Studio by enabling the toolbar.
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I can't find Android 4.4 and below
Genymotion no longer provides Android 4.4 and below images since September 2022.
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I can't find any device templates with Genymotion Device image (PaaS)
Troubleshooting article about the lack of device templates for Genymotion Device image (PaaS) and how to customize Android VM images.
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How can I get old versions of Genymotion Desktop?
Genymotion does not provide old Genymotion Desktop versions; upgrades introduce new features and Android images, making old-version compatibility unsu...
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Android 15 and 16 are very slow (Genymotion Desktop)
Troubleshooting Android 15 and 16 performance issues on Genymotion Desktop.
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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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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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Dynamically change vehicle properties in Android Automotive
Tutorial on injecting and modifying Android Automotive vehicle properties via gRPC for testing and demos.
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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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The Wait is Over: Android 16 beta is Now Available for Genymotion Desktop!
Genymotion announces Android 16 beta is now available on Genymotion Desktop with cloud and desktop testing options, setup steps, and known issues.
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arm64
ARM64 release notes for Genymotion SaaS, featuring Android 12, 13, and 14 ARM images.
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android-14
Blog posts detailing Android 14 ARM images for Genymotion SaaS and the Android 14 desktop image release.
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Genymotion SaaS 3.5.0 OS images
Release notes for Genymotion SaaS OS images 3.5.0, detailing improvements, bug fixes, and known issues.
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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 Device Image v14.1
Release notes for Genymotion Device Image v14.1, covering Android versions, cloud marketplaces, new features, improvements, bug fixes, and known issue...
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Genymotion Desktop 3.9.0
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 3.9.0 including Android 15 support, cloud instances, storage management, UI changes, Linux installer update, and ...
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Android 13 & 14 ARM images for Genymotion SaaS
Release notes for Android 13 & 14 ARM64 images (beta) for Genymotion SaaS, including new features and known issues.
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Android 16.0 (beta) for Desktop
Release notes for Android 16.0 (beta) on Genymotion Desktop, including known issues and workarounds.
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Android 14 beta image for AWS
Release notes for Android 14 beta image on AWS, available for arm64 instances with known issues listed.
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Android 12 ARM image for Genymotion SaaS
Release notes for the Android 12 ARM64 image on Genymotion SaaS, including new features and known issues.
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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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Plugins
Genymotion plugin release notes and OS image updates for SaaS and Desktop.
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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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Get ready for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) upgrade!
Announcement of Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) upgrade including new Hardware profiles feature and a maintenance window.
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Genymotion Virtual devices version 3.0.2 for Genymotion Desktop and SaaS (Cloud)...
A new Genymotion virtual devices release fixes GPS location with Google Play Services on Android 11.
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Genymotion Virtual Devices 3.0.1 for Genymotion Desktop have been released
Announcement of Genymotion Virtual Devices v3.0.1 for Genymotion Desktop 3.3 addressing Android 10/11 issues.
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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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Genymotion Desktop 3.9.0 is out!
Genymotion Desktop 3.9.0 introduces SaaS integration, a refreshed UI, Android 15 support, and fixes.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.3.0 beta 1 and Virtual Devices v3.0.0
Announcement of Genymotion Desktop 3.3.0 beta 1 and Virtual Devices v3.0.0 with Android 11 support.
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Genymotion’s ARM64 virtual devices are now officially live
Genymotion announces production-ready ARM64 virtual devices on Genymotion SaaS, delivering higher fidelity and faster boot times for ARM apps.
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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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Apple Mac M1/M2: Genymotion Desktop 3.4.0 beta is available!
Genymotion Desktop 3.4.0 beta for macOS introduces preliminary support for Apple M1/M2 via Rosetta 2 and native ARM64 Android 11 devices; Rosetta 2 mu...
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Android Automotive for Genymotion Device Image
Genymotion releases Android Automotive for Genymotion Device Image, a cloud-based emulator to run AAOS in virtual devices, with OS 14.0 on AWS Marketp...
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Android 16 is on Genymotion Cloud!
Android 16.0 arrives on Genymotion Cloud across SaaS and Device Image with deployment guidance for SaaS, Device Image, and Desktop.
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Android 15 is out on Genymotion!
Genymotion announces Android 15 availability across SaaS, AWS Marketplace, and Device Image, with beta status.
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Android 14 is now available across all our products
Genymotion announces Android 14 availability across SaaS and Desktop, with root-status changes and cloud marketplace availability.
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Android 14 beta is out!
Genymotion announces Android 14 beta images available for Genymotion Desktop, SaaS, and AWS devices.
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Android 13 beta is out!
Genymotion announces Android 13 beta image availability for Genymotion Desktop and Genymotion SaaS Cloud with x86_64 images and arm64 image coming to ...
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Android 12 is now available for Genymotion Desktop and Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)!
Genymotion announces Android 12 availability for Genymotion Desktop and Genymotion SaaS (Cloud).
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Android 12 image is now available on Azure and Alibaba Cloud!
Genymotion announces Android 12 images are now available on Azure and Alibaba Cloud for respective architectures.
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Android 12 image for AWS and GCP is out!
Beta testing is over; final Android 12 image for Genymotion is released on AWS (arm64) and GCP (x86_64).
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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 Desktop Release Notes
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop detailing new features, changes, fixes, and known issues across versions 3.9.0 to 3.0.0.
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Genymotion Plugins
Overview of Genymotion plugins for Android Studio, including prerequisites, installation, usage, and running Android applications.
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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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Android 11 is now live for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)!
Android 11 (x86) image released for Genymotion SaaS with new default recipes.
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Changelog
Changelog for Genymotion SaaS detailing updates, new images, and fixes by date.
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Genymotion PaaS Release Notes (Deprecated)
Legacy release notes for Genymotion PaaS, listing deprecated versions and changes.
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Release Notes
Genymotion device image release notes for multiple versions including 14.1, 14.0, 13.2, and 13.0
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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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Alibaba
Guides to deploying Genymotion on Alibaba Cloud using ARM64 and x86_64 Android images.
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Genymotion Cloud on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Getting Started
Guidance for deploying Genymotion Cloud on GCP, including available Android images, network security, and instance deployment steps.
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AWS
Genymotion AWS deployment guide with available images, setup steps, security, and access instructions.
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gmsaas Command Line Interface
Command line interface to manage Genymotion SaaS virtual devices from the command line.