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Genymotion is a relatively fast Android emulator which comes with pre-configured Android (x86 with OpenGL hardware acceleration) images, suitable for application testing. The project has evolved from the old BuildDroid project, then AndroVM, and comes with a new player design, installer and more.

Genymotion is a relatively fast Android emulator which comes with pre-configured Android (x86 with OpenGL hardware acceleration) images, suitable for application testing. The project has evolved from the old AndroidVM and comes with a new player design and installer.

Genymotion features:

  • Easily download and run pre-configured virtual images: covering a range of Android versions from 2.x onwards, and various phone and tablet screen sizes.
  • Networking: Ethernet (emulates Wi-Fi connection)
  • GPS (with configurable coordinates) and battery (with configurable battery levels) emulation widgets.
  • Display: OpenGL hardware acceleration, multiscreen, full screen display
  • Genymotion shell which allows you to interact with your VM using a command line
  • ADB support
  • Eclipse and Android Studio plugins
  • Supports Linux, Windows and Mac.
  • "Drag&Drop" APK installs
  • "Drag&Drop" ZIP support for system updates/patches

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Frequently Asked Questions

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facebook app doesn't work on genymotion emulator 2.0.1 even if google play is installed

I have installed facebook app on genymotion emulator nexus 4.1.1 version 2.0.1 of Genymotion. But it doesn't work... After success of installation , I have seen a shortcut of the Facebook app on home but when I press one black screen appear for…
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Genymotion emulator shows black screen

I installed genymotion emulator in c drive default location and from eclipse i also installed that plugin . i can run a emulator form virtual box or eclipse genymotion icon but emulator show only black screen and i cant run android project . Anyone…
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Is there a way to run genymotion in hidpi mode?

I am trying to run genymotion on a rMBP in HiDPI mode. Apparently my Virtualbox version already has NSHighResolutionCapable set in Contents/Info.plist Still genymotion does scale the vm up to 200%, which not only makes everything…
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Genymotion does not start (permission denied for androvm.gles.first)

Genymotion is unable to start android virtual devices on my machine. The Genymotion logs do not contain any relevant message. Instead, to debug the issue, I've launched the VM using vanilla virtualbox. The VM boots, and at some point starts to…
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Genymotion - which IP set in etc/hosts file for access host's local webserver via domain?

in original emulator I can push own etc/hosts file with list of host's (PC) local domain with this IP address: 10.0.2.2 web.loc Which IP I must use for Genymotion emulator (network in virtual machine setting is set as "VirtualBox Host-Only…
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Can't install plugin in eclipse due to dependency on bundle org.eclipse.core.runtime 3.8.0

I am getting continuous failed installation problems while installing the Genymotion plugin for eclipse. The error log says "It requires the bundle org.eclipse.core.runtime 3.8.0". Error Log: Cannot complete the install because one or more required…
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can I scale genymotion emulator to "device real size"?

I just started using genymotion and I really like it. One thing that is frustrating me is that emulators take a lot of screen space and are contained within scrolling window.. which makes it less convenient to use I tried to change screen resolution…
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How can I receive my app Logs after killing it?

To test my flutter app background notifications, I need to still receive its logs in the terminal when my app is terminated/killed (not in background). Is there a solution to this?
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Genymotion Failed to install GApps

I've seen this post: Genymotion can't install gapps But here it says that upgrading to version 2.12.1 will solve the problem, but I'm using version 3.1.2 I just downloaded. What should I do?
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Genymotion Virtual Device Appears to be Running but Appears to be Stuck on Booting

I'm currently having a problem with my Genymotion Virtual Device where I'm able to boot up an emulator, (when it opens up,) and it responds to swipes or opens up app, but the status of the device shows that the device is stuck on…
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Genymotion unable to load template list, no internet connection

I've just upgraded my Genymotion personal version to the most recent version 3.0.0. However, when I run it, I get an error under the "Available Templates" section that Genymotion is "Unable to load template list, check your Internet…
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Accessing Localhost and Virtualhost From Emulator in Android Studio?

I want to access localhost from android studio emulator or from genymotion without typing the IP address instead typing as localhost or as domain name. If you are into web development you could under stand more like we assign domain for IP in the…
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Where is the location of my android sdk? I am using genymotion in ubuntu 16.10

While using expo they are telling me -> " If you are using Genymotion go to Settings -> ADB, select "Use custom Android SDK tools", and point it at your Android SDK directory." Like in the image "Use custom Android SDK tools". Now where should I…
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Ubuntu 17.04 - Genymotion: emulator blank screen & Virtualbox: /dev/hw_random not found

I installed Genymotion on Ubuntu 17.04,and create a new virtual emulator. And it can run normally. Today I open it again, but the emulator is blank screen,like this: When I check it on VirtualBox, I found this: Someone has answered it, but is not…
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Unable to run .apk on some off Genymotion devices

I simulate Samsung Galaxy S7 (API 23) using Genymotion, and then install arm-translation and after restarting device I install my application by drag and drop. but I get following error: Unfortunately, has stopped. Here is…
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