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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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Every device API is set to 0.0 and size is changed to 1024x600
Genymotion explains that the device API is 0.0 and the display size becomes 1024x600 when using Genymotion Desktop 3.3.1, with a compatibility warning...
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I recently upgraded VirtualBox and Genymotion no longer works
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion Desktop and VirtualBox upgrade incompatibility.
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"Unable to start virtual device" (QEMU - Windows)
Troubleshooting steps for starting Genymotion virtual devices on Windows when QEMU cannot start due to Hyper-V and virtualization issues.
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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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Linux - Unable to start the Virtual Device
Linux troubleshooting guidance for Genymotion Desktop hypervisor choices and supported Linux environments.
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Windows - Unable to start the Virtual Device
Troubleshooting steps for resolving Genymotion Windows errors starting the Virtual Device by addressing VirtualBox host-only adapters.
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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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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 access a local host or service from a virtual device?
Guidance to access host services from Genymotion virtual devices using VirtualBox or QEMU.
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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 transfer a Genymotion Desktop virtual device to another Computer? (Virtua...
Steps to export and import a Genymotion Desktop virtual device using VirtualBox.
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VirtualBox configuration error
Instructions to resolve VirtualBox configuration errors on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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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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I keep getting 'System UI is not responding' error
Troubleshooting steps for the 'System UI is not responding' error in Genymotion Desktop, focusing on host resources, Hyper-V, and virtual device confi...
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How to share folders with Genymotion Desktop host machine
Instructions to share folders between the host computer and a Genymotion Desktop virtual device using VirtualBox Shared Folders.
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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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My Bank application does not work
Banking apps detect Genymotion on virtual machines; there are no known workarounds; use a real device to run bank apps.
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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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How to connect a virtual device to a proxy
Instructions to configure HTTP proxies for Genymotion virtual devices, with and without authentication, plus desktop-specific proxy setup.
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How to connect to a Genymotion Desktop virtual device remotely with ADB
Instructions to connect Genymotion Desktop devices remotely via ADB using Bridged networking on Windows/Linux or port forwarding on MacOS.
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How to fix "Your CPU is incompatible with virtualization technologies" error
Guide to resolve the CPU virtualization incompatibility error for Genymotion Desktop, covering VM usage, hardware requirements, VT-x/SVM, and Hyper-V.
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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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Genymotion Desktop and firewalls
Instructions on internet access and firewall configuration for Genymotion Desktop with VirtualBox and QEMU.
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Can Genymotion Desktop run in a virtual machine?
Genymotion Desktop cannot run in virtual machines or cloud instances; it requires real hardware.
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Genymotion Desktop and VPN
Guidance on how VPNs affect Genymotion Desktop and how to exclude local traffic.
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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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Windows - An error has occurred while trying to create a virtualbox host-only ne...
Troubleshooting steps for errors creating VirtualBox Host-Only adapters on Windows with Genymotion Desktop.
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Linux - An error has occurred while trying to create a virtualbox host-only netw...
Linux troubleshooting article detailing causes and fixes for Genymotion host-only network interface errors.
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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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Android 15 and 16 are very slow (Genymotion Desktop)
Troubleshooting Android 15 and 16 performance issues on Genymotion Desktop.
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Can I use VirtualBox 7.2 or 7.1 with Genymotion Desktop?
Genymotion Desktop compatibility with VirtualBox 7.2 or 7.1 is not tested or officially supported; a VirtualBox recommended version is advised until a...
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Genymotion Desktop is very slow after installing openGAPPs (Windows - QEMU)
Notice about slow performance when using QEMU on Windows; VirtualBox is recommended until QEMU is more stable.
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How to connect a USB device to a virtual device with Genymotion Desktop
Instructions to connect a USB device to a Genymotion virtual device via VirtualBox.
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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 Desktop and standard (non admin) user accounts on Windows
Guidance for using Genymotion Desktop with non-admin Windows accounts and troubleshooting VirtualBox host-only adapters.
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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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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 2.12.2 (July 23th, 2018)
Release notes for Genymotion 2.12.2, detailing improvements and corrections.
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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 Desktop Release Notes
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop including Android 16.0 beta, 3.9.0, 3.8.0, 3.7.1, 3.7.0, and Android 14 image notes.
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Genymotion Desktop: Read carefully before upgrading to macOS Ventura!
Apple's macOS Ventura upgrade causes issues with VirtualBox and Genymotion; a workaround uses Genymotion Desktop 3.3.0 with the QEMU hypervisor.
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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 3.6.0 is out!
Genymotion Desktop 3.6.0 release with Biometrics widget, QEMU as default, and other updates.
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Genymotion Desktop 3.3.0 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 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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Get Started with Genymotion Desktop
Step-by-step guide to get started with Genymotion Desktop, including first run, changing the hypervisor, creating and launching virtual devices, and b...
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Linux Installation Guide
Linux installation instructions for Genymotion Desktop, including supported distributions, hypervisor options, and installation steps.
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macOS Installation Guide
Genymotion Desktop installation guide for macOS, including supported versions and hypervisor requirements
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Windows Installation Guide
Windows installation instructions for Genymotion Desktop.
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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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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.