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How to create and setup a STUN/TURN server on AWS?
Tutorial for setting up a STUN/TURN server on AWS. Includes CoTURN install steps, configuration for listening-port=443 and listening-ip, and Genymotio...
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I can’t find my application or game in Google Play Store (Genymotion PaaS/Device...
Troubleshooting for apps or games not appearing in Google Play Store in Genymotion PaaS/Device image, including ARM/arm64, root detection, and unsuppo...
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My Webcam does not work with Genymotion PaaS/Device image on iOS.
The iOS device camera requires h264 support. Camera support on iOS devices is currently not available in Genymotion Device images.
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How to screen record with Genymotion PaaS/Device image?
Steps for screen recording Genymotion PaaS/Device image using the Capture feature, ADB, or the HTTP API with the shell API and screenrecord command.
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The virtual device display does not rotate
The virtual device display does not rotate when the Rotate screen feature is unavailable due to Android version or device density, or when rotation is...
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How to stop a virtual device in Genymotion SaaS?
Learn how to stop a virtual device in Genymotion SaaS, including timeout behavior from the web interface and the gmsaas exception.
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Can I record audio with my host microphone?
Genymotion help center article about recording audio with a host microphone for Genymotion Desktop, Genymotion Device Image, and Genymotion SaaS (Clou...
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How to root a Genymotion virtual device?
Instructions for rooting Genymotion virtual devices across Genymotion Desktop, Genymotion SaaS, and Genymotion Device Image, including links to the re...
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How to establish a TCP session to a virtual device?
How to establish a TCP session to a virtual device using ADB port forwarding with the command adb forward tcp:<host port> tcp:<virtual device port>.
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Can Genymotion Desktop run in a Cloud service (AWS, Google Cloud, MS Azure, Alib...
Genymotion Desktop is designed to run on a personal computer, not in a server or a virtual environment, so running it on AWS, Google Cloud, MS Azure, ...
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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 only, including Windows-only warning and paths under %localappdata%\Ge...
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The Wifi is disabled (no network) when I boot the device
Fixes for Genymotion when WiFi is disabled (no network) at boot. Causes include a proxy, quick boot (Genymotion Desktop - QEMU only), and being in Chi...
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I have been charged incorrectly
This help center article explains incorrect charges by checking virtual device closing behavior, gmsaas frontend inactivity timeout rules, and virtual...
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ARM64 virtual devices in Southeast Asia (Singapore) region
Genymotion help center article about ARM64 virtual devices in Southeast Asia (Singapore) region, including longer boot and saving times and plans to o...
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ADB connection is lost after a while with my Genymotion PaaS/Device image instan...
ADB connection is lost after a while with my Genymotion PaaS/Device image instance(s). The article explains TCP port 5555 risk and how to secure ADB a...
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How to use a VPN with Genymotion PaaS/Device Image?
Learn how to use a VPN with Genymotion PaaS (Device Image) using an Android VPN client or a cloud provider VPN gateway.
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How to connect a Genymotion PaaS/Device Image instance to any IDE?
Learn how to connect a Genymotion PaaS/Device Image instance to any IDE using ADB by setting up Cloud network firewall inbound TCP 5555 and then conne...
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I forgot to stop my Genymotion PaaS/Device Image instance; can I get a refund?
Genymobile does not normally offer a refund of fees after purchasing Genymotion PaaS/Device image access from third-party cloud providers. Users monit...
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I want to test Genymotion Desktop Pro, with full features, but I have already se...
Steps to test Genymotion Desktop Pro with full features after selecting "Personal Use". It explains removal, account deletion, account re-creation, ac...
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Linux - Unable to start the Virtual Device
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion Desktop on Linux when the Virtual Device cannot start, including VM/Cloud unsupported cases, hardware requirement...
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Is there a trial for Genymotion Desktop Pro edition?
Yes. Genymotion Desktop Pro edition includes a 30-days free trial. Activation steps cover account creation, activation link handling, and downloading ...
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Android 16.0 (beta) for Desktop
Release notes for Android 16.0 (beta) for Desktop on Genymotion Desktop, including New Android version and Known Issue workarounds for the On-Screen K...
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Android 16 is on Genymotion Cloud!
Android 16.0 OS image is available on Genymotion cloud-based solutions. Learn how to start with Genymotion SaaS and Genymotion Device Image, plus mark...
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How to connect a virtual device to a proxy?
Steps to connect a virtual device to a proxy, including HTTP proxy without authentication, HTTP proxy with authentication, and Socks5 proxy for Genymo...
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Genymotion Desktop is very slow and unstable
Troubleshooting steps for Genymotion Desktop when the virtual device is slow and unstable, including hardware requirements, Android resource recommend...
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Device link does not work (white and/or frozen screen)
Device link feature troubleshooting for a white screen and a frozen display. Includes fixes such as unlinking and re-linking the device and waiting on...
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Unable to start the Virtual Device
Troubleshooting steps for “Unable to start the Virtual Device” in Genymotion Desktop. Covers Genymotion Desktop requirements, host OS-specific issues,...
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Can I use OBS Studio Virtual Camera with Genymotion SaaS?
Yes, it is possible to use OBS Virtual Camera with Genymotion SaaS. Follow steps to set OBS output resolution to 720p and configure Google Chrome Came...
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The date and time of the device is not correct
The date and time of the device is not correct: Android verifies connectivity to google.com at boot, then connects to an NTP server to retrieve time &...
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The new Media Injection widget for Genymotion SaaS is here!
Genymotion SaaS Media Injection widget announcement with setup steps. It supports uploading media files and streaming live feed from a host webcam.
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Quickstart
Genymotion Saas Quickstart: start virtual devices, access a virtual device display, stop a virtual device, save a virtual device, save as a new custom...
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Collaboration Features
Genymotion SaaS collaboration features for sharing custom recipes and starting Live sessions. Steps cover sharing access, email-based access, and Live...
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Access with SSH
Generate a SSH key pair, import a SSH key pair, connect to a Virtual Device with SSH, and add additional SSH keys on Genymotion PaaS.
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Virtual Devices Settings
Virtual Devices Settings for Genymotion Desktop. Learn how to start virtual devices with Quick boot or Cold boot, configure device Summary, System, Di...
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Genymotion Desktop Launchpad Overview
Genymotion Desktop Launchpad Overview explains the Devices dashboard, Android Images, Hardware profiles, Settings, and Troubleshooting panels.
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gmsaas Commands
Command reference for gmsaas CLI. Includes hardware profiles, images, recipes, instances (start/get/list/ADB connect-disconnect/save/stop/display), an...
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GMTool
GMTool is a command line tool for Genymotion automation. This page documents gmtool license, gmtool config, gmtool admin, gmtool device, error codes, ...
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Genymotion Shell
Genymotion Shell is a shell to script the modification of sensor statuses. It covers starting Genymotion Shell, interacting with commands, and virtual...
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Genymotion plugin for Android Studio
Genymotion plugin for Android Studio. This page explains how to install the plugin, use the plugin, and run Android applications using ADB and the Gen...
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Settings
Genymotion Desktop settings page sections for Information, Toolbar, Shortcuts, Device link, and Licenses, including ADB serial, device linking steps, ...
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Motion Sensors
The Motion Sensors widget allows simulation of Android motion sensors, including Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Magnetometer, and configuration like En...
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Clipboard
Genymotion Clipboard feature page that explains Clipboard sharing for Copy/Paste to the virtual device and Copy/Paste from the virtual device.
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Camera and Microphone
The Camera injection widget sends a video stream from a virtual device to the Android system. The camera and microphone input are controlled via the M...
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Biometrics
The Biometrics widget simulates fingerprint recognition. The page includes Android 13+ availability warnings and setup steps for fingerprint enrollmen...
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Genymotion on your own servers
Genymotion self-hosted features include Multiple Android Versions, HTTP API, customizable devices, Share / Embed device, Multiple architectures, and E...
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Genymotion PaaS (Device Image)
Genymotion PaaS (Device Image) offers an Android environment featuring the power of Genymotion, including HTTP API integration and Emulated Features l...
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Genymotion Desktop
Genymotion Desktop for PC & Mac. Features include sensor widgets, interaction features, emulated network settings, identifiers, capture, GPS & Routes ...
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Genymotion Android Emulator in the Cloud
Genymotion Android Emulator in the Cloud page covering Manage your teams, Automate your tests, Emulated Features, Integrations, Pricing SaaS, and Freq...
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Genymotion Desktop Pro for Independent Workers
Genymotion Desktop Pro for Independent Workers with pro features like network settings, advanced developer tools, media injection, and biometrics. Clo...
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Genymotion Device Image End User License Agreement
Genymotion Device Image End User License Agreement defining Product, Order, Documentation, access license terms, use restrictions, refunds and cancell...
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Parallel tests with Appium and Genymotion Device Image
Tutorial for running parallel tests with Appium and Genymotion Device Image, including Python (Pytest, xdist, rerunfailures) and Java (Riddle app) par...
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Android 16.0 (beta)
Android 16.0 (beta) release note for Genymotion SaaS and Genymotion Device Image, dated 2025-08-18. Includes a known issue and cloud marketplace links...
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MobSF and Genymotion Device Image
Tutorial for setting up MobSF with a Genymotion Device Image instance using ADB on a physical local machine and configuring ANALYZER_IDENTIFIER and AD...
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How many devices can I run simultaneously?
Learn how many devices you can run simultaneously in Genymotion Desktop, Genymotion SaaS (Cloud), and Genymotion Device Image, based on product, plan,...
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How to connect a USB device to a virtual device with Genymotion Desktop?
This method is only available with VirtualBox hypervisor. It is not doable on Apple Mac M series computers. VirtualBox provides steps to connect host ...
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Genymotion Desktop Plans
Genymotion Desktop Pro plans for Independent Workers, Enterprise, and Schools & Students, plus a Master Agreement for Enterprise.
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Mobile Testing and Development
Mobile Testing and Development page describing Genymotion test automation, game development, security, VDI, integrations, parallel testing, and availa...
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Android Automotive for Genymotion Device Image
Android Automotive for Genymotion Device Image. Learn about AAOS, virtual IVI emulator features, the customized VHAL with gRPC, and Android Automotive...
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Is it possible to use a custom ROM?
Genymotion only uses the stock AOSP vanilla ROM version of Android. Genymotion legally cannot distribute custom ROMs or custom interfaces. CyanogenMod...
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How to create your own skin in Genymotion Desktop?
Genymotion Desktop supports skins. This article explains how to add background.png and skin.json in the Genymotion skins folder using display, resizeM...
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Create your own skin for Genymotion Desktop
Tutorial for creating a custom skin for Genymotion Desktop using background.png and skin.json. Covers skins folder paths, background image PNG naming,...
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Identifiers
The Identifiers widget shows Android ID and Device ID/IMEI/MEID values in Genymotion, and lets you view and edit them using the Identifiers widget and...
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GPS
Genymotion GPS widget documentation for Single Position and Simulate Routes. It covers activation, parameter ranges, browser location warning, GPX/KML...
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File Upload
The File Upload widget uploads and installs (sideload) an .apk file, uploads files to /sdcard/Download/, and flashes .zip files.