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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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Starting a virtual device fails with "VBoxHeadless.exe - Application Error. [......
Windows dual-GPU issue with Genymotion virtual devices; fix by forcing use of the discrete GPU.
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How to enable hardware virtualization (VT-x/SVM) on Windows 11?
Steps to enable VT-x/SVM hardware virtualization on Windows 11 for Genymotion Desktop.
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How to enable kiosk mode with Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)?
Steps to enable and disable kiosk mode on Genymotion SaaS Cloud, including prerequisites and ADB commands.
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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 screen record with Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)?
Instructions to record Genymotion SaaS Cloud screens using the screen capture widget or adb shell screenrecord.
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macOS - Unable to start the Virtual Device
MacOS troubleshooting guidance for Genymotion Desktop, focusing on hypervisor choices, Mac M series limitations, and port configuration.
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The virtual device crashes, freezes or fails to boot on Windows
Troubleshooting guide for Genymotion Windows issues related to Android 15, GPUs, power settings, and VirtualBox configuration.
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How to enable hardware virtualization (VT-x/SVM) on Windows 10
Instructions to enable hardware virtualization on Windows 10 for Genymotion Desktop, including BIOS/UEFI access steps and CPU-specific virtualization ...
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How to disable Fast Startup on Windows 10
Step-by-step instructions to disable Fast Startup on Windows 10, including enabling Hibernate if needed.
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An error has occurred while trying to create a virtualbox host-only network inte...
Help article for troubleshooting VirtualBox host-only network interface creation errors in Genymotion.
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How to fix issues on Windows with laptops using hybrid graphics (dual GPU)?
Guide to forcing high-performace GPUs on Windows laptops with hybrid graphics for Genymotion Desktop.
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Apple Mac M series support
Genymotion Desktop supports Apple Mac M series with Apple Silicon; Rosetta is required and must be enabled on first startup; VirtualBox is not availab...
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How to change product properties (manufacturer, model, etc.) with Genymotion Des...
Instructions to modify Genymotion Desktop product properties using GMTool with admin edit and --sysprop; licensing restrictions apply.
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The device display is distorted or blank, and Genymotion freezes when I use Andr...
Troubleshooting Windows display issues for Genymotion when using Android 8 or higher, focusing on GPU and driver problems.
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VirtualBox configuration error
Instructions to resolve VirtualBox configuration errors on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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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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How to get logs and logcats with Genymotion SaaS
Instructions to generate logs and logcats for Genymotion SaaS.
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How to stop a virtual device in Genymotion SaaS?
Instructions to stop virtual devices in Genymotion SaaS, including manual stop, timeouts, and gmsaas specifics.
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The VirtualBox DHCP server has not assigned an IP address to the virtual device
Troubleshooting steps for VirtualBox DHCP not assigning an IP to Genymotion devices, including Hyper-V, memory integrity, GPU, updates, and hardware r...
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What are Genymotion Desktop requirements
Documentation outlining Genymotion Desktop prerequisites and supported platforms.
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How to change Genymotion Desktop installer path in my Android Studio?
Instructions to reconfigure the Genymotion Desktop installer path in Android Studio if the path was entered incorrectly or Genymotion was reinstalled.
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How to redirect network traffic to a local proxy with Genymotion SaaS?
Instructions to redirect app network traffic to a local proxy using Genymotion SaaS via adb reverse.
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How to run automated tests with Genymotion Desktop?
Guidance on using GMTool for automated tests and Genymotion Desktop limitations.
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Genymotion Desktop is very slow and unstable
Troubleshooting guide for Genymotion Desktop performance issues, including hardware requirements, resource limits, and Windows/macOS GPU tips.
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Can I play games with Genymotion?
Guidance on playing games with Genymotion, covering ARM64 compatibility, Google Play installation, root detection, and device images.
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How to uninstall Genymotion Desktop completely (purge)?
Steps to purge Genymotion Desktop on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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The Virtual device takes a very long time to boot and is very slow
Guidance for Windows, Linux, and Mac hosts to resolve slow boot and performance issues in Genymotion Desktop.
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Unable to load OpenGL libraries from your system
Guidance to fix OpenGL library load errors by updating display drivers or GPU compatibility.
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The Virtual device display is black (Genymotion Desktop)
Troubleshooting GPU and driver issues causing black or distorted Genymotion Desktop displays on Windows and Linux.
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Unable to start the Virtual Device
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion Desktop to resolve issues starting virtual devices, including hardware requirements, OS-specific problems, and en...
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Is there a build of Genymotion Desktop for Windows 32-bit
Genymotion states that Windows 32-bit builds are not provided due to outdated x86 architectures and stability concerns.
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I can't install or run an application/game in Genymotion Desktop
Troubleshooting for cases where apps fail to install or run on Genymotion Desktop due to compatibility, arm64, rooted images, or missing features.
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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 Cloud SaaS via ADB using the gmsaas tool.
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macOS - An error has occurred while trying to create a virtualbox host-only netw...
Troubleshooting steps for macOS when Genymotion cannot create a VirtualBox host-only network interface, including VPNs, security prompts, and SIP-rela...
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Can Genymotion Desktop run in a server? Is there a headless mode?
Genymotion Desktop cannot run on server environments and has no headless mode; an on-premise solution is available.
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How to play games with Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)?
Guidance on installing and playing Android games using Genymotion SaaS (Cloud), including Google Play availability, arm64 requirements, and a compatib...
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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 in Genymotion Desktop.
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The device display is stuck at "Connecting to your virtual device..." on macOS
Troubleshooting: Safari compatibility causes Genymotion device display to hang; use Chrome or Chromium on macOS/iOS instead.
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I get a black display when using a video file in the Media Injection widget (mac...
Troubleshooting guide: video files via the Media Injection widget do not display on Mac M series.
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ARM64 virtual devices in Southeast Asia (Singapore) region
Status update on ARM64 devices in the Southeast Asia (Singapore) region with expected performance improvements.
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Does Genymotion Desktop support Apple Mac M4 models?
Apple Mac M4 support has been fixed with Genymotion Desktop; upgrade to v3.9.0 and download from the Genymotion download page.
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I have a 4K monitor and some icons are blurry, and/or some parts of the UI are o...
Troubleshooting guide for 4K monitor UI scaling in Genymotion Desktop, with Windows and Linux/macOS steps.
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Device link does not work (white and/or frozen screen)
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion's Device link feature when the screen is white or frozen.
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The device starts, but I can't click anywhere and widgets are greyed out (macOS)
Guidance for macOS users on Genymotion Desktop when clicks do not respond and widgets are greyed out due to port 6379 conflicts with Redis.
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How to play games with Genymotion Desktop?
Guide to playing Android games on Genymotion Desktop, including Google Play Store setup, ARM64 compatibility, and a game compatibility list.
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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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I can't set more than 2048MB of RAM to the device (mac M series)
Guidance on RAM limit for Genymotion on Mac M series due to a macOS Monterey bug; upgrading macOS is suggested as a fix.
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I have sound issues on mac M series
Help article describing a known bug causing sound issues on Mac M series when using Genymotion Desktop; advises updating Genymotion and macOS.
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VirtualBox recommended versions
The recommended VirtualBox version is 7.0.26 with Windows installation details and a note that QEMU is now the default hypervisor on macOS and Linux.
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Genymotion Device Image
Genymotion Device Image is a Platform as a Service offering an Android environment on cloud platforms.
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Download Genymotion Desktop
Download Genymotion Desktop for Windows, Linux, and macOS with SHA256 checksums and system requirements.
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Genymotion Desktop
Android emulator for PC and Mac with templates, widgets, and GPU acceleration.
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Genymotion Desktop Pro for Independent Workers
Genymotion Desktop Pro for Independent Workers provides affordable, high-performance app development tools with cloud SaaS options and CI/CD integrati...
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Genymotion for Enterprises — Cloud Pricing and Features
Genymotion enterprise cloud pricing and feature overview for cloud devices, cloud providers, and desktop.
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Make a minimalist Ubuntu + gmsaas Docker image
Tutorial for building a minimalist Ubuntu 22.04 Docker image with gmsaas, including Dockerfile examples and build steps.
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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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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 Bitrise with Genymotion SaaS
Tutorial on integrating Genymotion SaaS with Bitrise CI/CD for Android testing using Appium.
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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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arm64
ARM64 release notes for Genymotion SaaS, featuring Android 12, 13, and 14 ARM images.
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gmsaas 1.13.0
Release notes for gmsaas 1.13.0 dated 2024-11-06, including new adb start/stop commands, changes to exit code descriptions, and improved ADB Tunnel re...
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gmsaas 1.10.0
Release notes for gmsaas 1.10.0, including API Token authentication, token management, and deprecations.
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Genymotion SaaS Android 15 & 3.3.1 os images
Release notes for Genymotion SaaS Android OS images 15 and 3.3.1.
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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 SaaS 3.4.1 OS images
Release notes for Genymotion SaaS OS images update to version 3.4.1
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Genymotion Desktop 3.6.0
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 3.6.0 detailing new features, changes, and bug fixes.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.0.1 (February 26th, 2019)
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 3.0.1 including improvements to VirtualBox 6.0.4 and corrections to virtual device updates and gmtool.
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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 3.5.0 OS images (Android 12.0 to 14.0)
Release notes for Genymotion SaaS 3.5.0 OS images covering Android 12.0 to 14.0, with improvements, bug fixes, and known issues.
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Plugins
Release notes and updates for Genymotion Plugins, including SaaS and Desktop OS images and Android versions.
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Change Log - gmsaas
Comprehensive change log for gmsaas with new features, updates and fixes across versions.
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gmsaas User Guide
Known issues, support procedures, and troubleshooting steps for Genymotion gmsaas.
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Genymotion Device image (PaaS)
Release notes and OS image updates for Genymotion SaaS, Device Image, and Desktop, including Android 16.0 beta and 3.4.1 updates.
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gmsaas 1.9.0 (Introducing gmsaas portal)
Announcement of gmsaas 1.9.0 introducing the gmsaas portal for managing Genymotion SaaS instances.
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gmsaas 1.15.0: Now with Native arm64 Support!
Genymotion SaaS announces gmsaas 1.15.0 with native ARM64 support for Linux distributions and macOS, including Linux ARM64 wheel availability and Rose...
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Genymotion SaaS is moving to arm64
Genymotion SaaS will transition to arm64 exclusively starting March 30, 2026; x86-based virtual devices will be restricted; notes and steps for users ...
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Genymotion Desktop 3.6.0 is out!
Genymotion Desktop 3.6.0 release with Biometrics widget, QEMU as default, and other updates.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.4 is released!
Genymotion Desktop 3.4 released with Apple Silicon support, skins, developer tools widget, and multi-display support.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.3.3 has been released with VirtualBox 7.0 support on macOS ...
Genymotion Desktop 3.3.3 adds VirtualBox 7.0 support on macOS and introduces camera re-framing options and GIF support.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.3.2 is out with VirtualBox 7 support for Windows and Linux
Maintenance release adds VirtualBox 7.0.2+ support for Windows and Linux; macOS support is in progress; includes bug fixes.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.2.0 is available!
Genymotion Desktop 3.2.0 release notes highlighting GPX replay, OpenGL ES 3.0, multitouch, and simplified gmtool integrations.
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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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Get Started with gmsaas
Official get-started guide for the Genymotion GMSAAS Python package, including installation, configuration, and usage instructions.
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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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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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API Tokens for Genymotion SaaS
Genymotion SaaS introduces API Token authentication. Generate, manage, and revoke personal API tokens to authenticate via gmsaas CLI or Public HTTP AP...
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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 Automotive is now available in beta!
Genymotion announces Android Automotive beta with baseband and network emulation, plus availability on AWS and Azure marketplaces.
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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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Changelog
Genymotion SaaS changelog with updates, bug fixes, and new features by year.
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Automation Features
Genymotion SaaS Automation Features: gmsaas CLI, prerequisites, frameworks, CI integrations.
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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 - Requirements
Prerequisites for Genymotion SaaS usage including web browser, network security, and Android SDK tools.
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Genymotion: 2025 Year in Review
Genymotion's 2025 year-in-review highlights three solutions and major milestones, including Android 16, ARM64 support, and Automotive expansion.
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Genymotion: 2025 Year in Review
Genymotion's News & Updates page recaps 2025 milestones and lists latest posts.
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gmsaas Commands
Documentation for gmsaas CLI commands to manage hardware profiles, images, recipes, and instances, plus ADB and portal interactions.
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Cloud Virtual Devices
Instructions to view, access, and manage Genymotion SaaS Cloud instances from Genymotion Desktop.
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Genymotion Desktop Release Notes 2.x
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 2.x (not maintained) covering new features, changes, and fixes by version.
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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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macOS Installation Guide
Genymotion Desktop installation guide for macOS, including supported versions and hypervisor requirements
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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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Virtual Devices - Genymotion Desktop User Guide
Guide for managing, configuring, and interacting with Genymotion Desktop Virtual Devices.
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Requirements
Prerequisites, supported systems, and hardware requirements for Genymotion Desktop.
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Get to the Next Level with Genymotion on AWS
Android mobile testing on AWS with Genymotion AMIs and ARM64 support for scalable cloud testing.
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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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Deploying Applications
Methods to deploy apps on Genymotion devices, including APK-based deployment, Open GApps, and ARM/ARM64 considerations.
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Alibaba
Guides to deploying Genymotion on Alibaba Cloud using ARM64 and x86_64 Android images.
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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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SaaS User Guide
Genymotion SaaS user guide detailing requirements, features, tools, and HTTP API.
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Desktop User Guide
Documentation for Genymotion Desktop, an Android emulator with sensors and cross-platform support.
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Which Android versions are available?
Overview of available Android versions and architectures across Genymotion Desktop, Cloud, and Device Image offerings.
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How to get Genymotion Desktop logs?
Instructions to generate Genymotion Desktop logs from UI or command line for Windows, macOS and Linux.
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How to enable hardware virtualization (VT-x/SVM) on Windows 10?
Step-by-step instructions to enable VT-x/SVM by accessing BIOS/UEFI on Windows 10.
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Genymotion Desktop and Hyper-V (Windows)
Instructions to disable Hyper-V on Windows for Genymotion Desktop, including Memory Integrity and verification steps.