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How will I be charged for Genymotion on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)?
Details about the trial period, subscription charges, and Google Compute Engine costs for Genymotion on GCP.
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Does Genymotion emulates Bluetooth?
Bluetooth emulation support across Genymotion Desktop, SaaS, and Device Image, with current limitations on pairing.
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How to enable the virtual keyboard?
Instructions to enable the virtual keyboard across Genymotion products, with Android version-specific steps.
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How to get logs and logcats with Genymotion SaaS
Instructions to generate logs and logcats for Genymotion SaaS using the gmsaas utility.
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How to use Android Studio, Eclipse, VS Code, JetBrains Rider or any other IDE wi...
Guide to connecting IDEs to Genymotion SaaS via the gmsaas tool using ADB.
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How to change a device product properties (manufacturer, model, etc.) with Genym...
Instructions to override read-only device properties using Genymotion SaaS via ADB persist properties.
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GMTool returns the error code 14
GMTool error code 14 indicates a license restriction; free users have limited GMTool access and must upgrade for full functionality.
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How to get Genymotion Desktop logs
Instructions to generate Genymotion Desktop logs via UI or command line, and to generate logs for a specific virtual device.
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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 --sysprop, including examples and available properties.
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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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How to run automated tests with Genymotion Desktop?
Genymotion explains how to run automated tests with Genymotion Desktop, noting limitations and recommending Cloud PaaS and SaaS for automation.
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How to automatically connect a Genymotion Desktop virtual device to ADB
Instructions to automatically connect a Genymotion Desktop virtual device to ADB in the Genymotion Help Center.
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I have forgotten my Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) account password
Instructions to reset a forgotten Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) password.
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I have been charged incorrectly
Genymotion help article about potential charges on Genymotion SaaS and how to obtain a usage report.
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How to enable hardware virtualization (VT-X/SVM) on Windows 11?
Guidance to enable hardware virtualization (VT-X/SVM) on Windows 11 by accessing BIOS via Advanced startup options.
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Apple Mac M series support
Genymotion article about Apple Mac M series support: Rosetta required, VirtualBox not available, Android 11+ only.
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macOS - Unable to start the Virtual Device
Genymotion macOS troubleshooting for starting the Virtual Device, including hypervisor recommendations, VM restrictions, and port settings.
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How to enable hardware virtualization (VT-x/SVM) on Windows 10?
Instructions to enable VT-x or SVM hardware virtualization on Windows 10 by entering BIOS and enabling CPU virtualization.
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Genymotion Desktop is stuck on "Booting..." animated logo
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion Desktop stuck on Booting animated logo, including gmtool login, Hyper-V conflicts, GPU issues, and uninstallation...
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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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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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I have been incorrectly charged by my cloud provider; how can I request a refund
Refund guidance for charges from cloud providers related to Genymotion Device Images, with policy reference and provider contact advice.
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Welcome to Genymotion help center!
Genymotion help center with guides, tutorials, release notes and a knowledge base.
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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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How to screen record with Genymotion SaaS (Cloud)?
Guide to screen recording Genymotion SaaS Cloud using screen capture widget or adb shell screenrecord.
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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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How to connect to a Genymotion Device Image instance web interface with a securi...
Guide for connecting to a Genymotion Device Image web interface using a security certificate; references related certificate installation.
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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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I have generated and setup a certificate but I still get a security warning when...
Troubleshooting a security warning when connecting Genymotion devices via Web; applies to deprecated Device Image versions; upgrade to latest stable G...
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Genymotion Device Image
Genymotion Device Image is a PaaS offering an Android environment on cloud platforms with ARM64 images and an HTTP API.
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Pricing
Pricing plans for Genymotion SaaS including Pay as you Go, Unlimited, and Premium with details on usage, billing, and upgrades.
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News & Updates
Genymotion blog page with the latest news and updates from Genymotion.
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Get to the Next Level with Genymotion on AWS
Genymotion runs Android devices on AWS EC2 with ARM64 support, offering AMIs and Graviton readiness for scalable testing.
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Genymotion Documentation – User Guides
Genymotion documentation pages for user guides, featuring Device Image, SaaS, and Desktop sections.
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Genymotion in the Cloud with a user-friendly interface
Genymotion provides enterprise cloud Android device emulation with a user-friendly interface, on-demand devices, CI/CD integrations, and flexible pric...
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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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How to connect to a Genymotion Desktop virtual device remotely with ADB
Instructions to connect Genymotion Desktop virtual devices to ADB remotely on Windows, Linux and macOS, including bridging and port forwarding.
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I only use Genymotion instances for a few minutes at a time, does AWS offer per-...
Per-second billing applies only to EC2 costs; Genymotion is billed per hour. AWS per-second billing is being explored; private pricing available.
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The Wifi is disabled (no network) when I boot the device
Troubleshooting Genymotion no-network boot issues caused by proxies, quick boot, or China-specific network restrictions.
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How to connect Genymotion SaaS virtual devices to ADB?
Instructions to connect Genymotion SaaS virtual devices to ADB with reference to the on-line tutorial.
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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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ADB connection is lost after a while with my Genymotion Device image instance(s)...
Guidance to secure ADB connections for Genymotion Device image instances to prevent unauthorized access.
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Can I use my host microphone with Genymotion Device image (PaaS)?
Yes, but you need to activate the camera widget and allow your web browser to access your host webcam and microphone. If you only have a microphone an...
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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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How to embed a Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) device in your website
Open-source Javascript SDK to embed a Genymotion SaaS instance into a custom web page; GitHub link provided.
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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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My Webcam does not work with Genymotion Device image (PaaS) on iOS
The iOS camera requires h264 support which has recently been added to Genymotion Device images but is not activated for iOS yet; camera on iOS devices...
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Is it possible to have several people on my team connected to the same virtual d...
Multiple team members can connect to a single Genymotion Device Image instance; all connected users can see each other’s interactions.
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Is it possible to do white labelling with Genymotion Device image (PaaS)?
Information on replacing the Genymotion logo with a custom logo for Genymotion Device image (PaaS) by contacting sales.
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How to connect a Genymotion Device Image (PaaS) instance to any IDE
Instructions to connect a Genymotion Device Image (PaaS) instance to an IDE via ADB, including firewall setup and steps to connect.
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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 use Genymotion Desktop with JetBrains Rider (w/ Xamarin Android plugin) I...
Instructions to configure Genymotion Desktop with JetBrains Rider and the Xamarin Android plugin, including prerequisites and configuration steps.
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I forgot to stop my Genymotion Device (PaaS) instance; how can I request a refun...
Refund policy and refund request process for Genymotion Device image (PaaS) refunds.
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How to screen record with Genymotion Device image (PaaS)?
Guide to screen recording Genymotion Device image (PaaS) using Capture feature, ADB, or HTTP API, with a default 180-second limit.
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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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How to embed a Genymotion Device image instance in a website?
Guide to embedding a Genymotion Device image instance into a website using the open-source JavaScript SDK, with a pointer to the official docs.
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Why isn't the virtual device available in the Android Device Chooser window in E...
Guidance for Genymotion virtual devices not appearing in Eclipse's Android Device Chooser and how to fix.
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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 set alarms, schedules and auto-shuthdowns to avoid extra charges with Gen...
Guidance to avoid charges by using alarms, schedules, and auto-shutdowns for Genymotion Device image (PaaS).
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How to get Genymotion Desktop logs
Instructions to generate Genymotion Desktop logs via UI or command line, plus auto-generated logs and per-device logs.
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How to establish a TCP session to a virtual device
Instructions to establish a TCP session to a Genymotion virtual device using ADB port forwarding.
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Can Genymotion Desktop run in a virtual machine?
Genymotion Desktop is not supported to run in virtual machines or cloud instances.
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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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How to access a Genymotion Device image (PaaS) instance from secured networks?
From Genymotion Device Image ver. 13.0.0, no modifications are required to access a device display from a NAT or proxified network. We strongly recomm...
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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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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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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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Is Genymotion free?
Details about Genymotion free edition (Desktop) and trial options for Pro and Cloud offerings.
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I can't set more than 2048MB of RAM to the device (mac M series)
Genymotion support article about RAM limit on mac M series devices due to macOS Monterey bug; upgrade to newer macOS versions to fix.
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I have sound issues on mac M series
Genymotion Help Center article about a known bug on old macOS and Genymotion Desktop versions and the recommended update steps.
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How to create a pre-configured / custom Genymotion Device image (PaaS) instance
Guidance to create a pre-configured Genymotion Device image (PaaS) instance, linking to the user guide.
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The Virtual Device display doesn't show in web browser with Genymotion Device im...
Troubleshooting WebRTC display forwarding from Genymotion Device image (PaaS) to a browser, including Chrome compatibility, firewall rules, and NAT/TU...
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Request a Premium Plan
Form to contact Genymotion sales to request a Premium Plan.
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Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) End User License Agreement
End-user license agreement for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud), detailing definitions, access rights, restrictions, fees, confidentiality, warranties, liabili...
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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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MobSF and Genymotion Device Image
Tutorial covering prerequisites, network and firewall setup, ADB enablement, and MobSF configuration for Genymotion device image.
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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 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 Burp Suite with Genymotion Desktop
Guide to using Burp Suite with Genymotion Desktop, 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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Genymotion SaaS
A collection of Genymotion SaaS tutorials and articles on ADB connection, MobSF integration, and related tooling.
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Genymotion Device Image
Tutorials about Genymotion Device Image, including Magisk, Burp Suite, Appium, and MobSF.
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Security Testing
Tutorials on using MobSF with Genymotion for security testing and device image guidance.
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Other
Genymotion blog category page for miscellaneous tutorials (Other).
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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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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 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 3.0.2 (April 18th, 2019)
Release notes for Genymotion Desktop 3.0.2 highlighting adb compatibility corrections with platform-tools 28.0.2.
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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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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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Plugins
Genymotion plugin release notes and OS image updates for SaaS and Desktop.
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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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Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)
Genymotion confirms that none of Genymotion Cloud products, SaaS or Device Image, are impacted by CVE-2021-44228.
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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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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 receives “AWS Graviton Ready” status
Genymotion earns AWS Graviton Ready status for its ARM-based Android Virtual Devices on AWS.
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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 3.2.0 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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AppsFlyer Case Study
AppsFlyer case study on Genymotion: global training at scale for mobile marketing analytics.
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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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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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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 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 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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Cloud Virtual Devices
Instructions to view, access, and manage Genymotion SaaS Cloud instances from Genymotion Desktop.
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Root Access
Genymotion Desktop Root Access guide covering rooting, non-rooted images, and command-line usage.
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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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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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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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Desktop User Guide
Genymotion Desktop user guide covering settings, hypervisor, ADB, device options, updates, storage, misc, and shortcuts.
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Web page integration
Guidance on embedding a Genymotion device in a custom web page using the Genymotion device web player JavaScript SDK.
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Root Access
Genymotion SaaS Root Access guide describing rooting, unrooting, and adb commands.
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Public HTTP API
Genymotion SaaS provides a full HTTP API to manage devices and API tokens.
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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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gmsaas Commands
Documentation for gmsaas CLI commands to manage hardware profiles, images, recipes, and instances, plus ADB and portal interactions.
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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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SaaS User Guide - Requirements
Prerequisites for Genymotion SaaS usage including web browser, network security, and Android SDK tools.
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Device image User Guide
Guide to configuring Genymotion user data parameters to automate instance settings across providers.
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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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Changing authentication
Instructions to change or disable authentication for a Genymotion PAAS instance via Web UI, ADB, SSH, or automation.
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Installing a valid certificate
Instructions to generate and install a valid TLS/SSL certificate on Genymotion Device image.
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Connect to ADB
Step-by-step guide to connect Genymotion device images to ADB via direct or SSH-tunneled connections, including prerequisites and commands.
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Root Access
Genymotion device image root access instructions for rooting, unrooting, and signing system apps.
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Create Pre-configured Images
Guide to creating pre-configured Genymotion VM images across AWS, GCP, Alibaba, and Azure.
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External Storage
Guides to generate, attach, and migrate external disks for Genymotion cloud instances.
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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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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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Requirements
Prerequisites for Genymotion Device image, including web browser recommendations and network security settings.
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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.
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SaaS User Guide
Genymotion SaaS user guide detailing requirements, features, tools, and HTTP API.
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Genymotion Device image Platform as a Service (PaaS) – Device image User Guide
Genymotion Device image Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a pay-as-you-use solution that lets you run Android virtual devices on cloud platforms and siz...
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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.