Basic steps¶
First start¶
To start using Genymotion Desktop and run your Android application in a virtual device, follow the steps below:
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Launch Genymotion Desktop.
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from your application menu or desktop.
Click
from the Applications directory.
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Genymotion from your distribution Application Launcher, or in a terminal:
{Genymotion_install_path}/genymotion
Note
Replace
{Genymotion_install_path}
by your Genymotion install path.The main window opens:
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Enter your account credentials and click NEXT or click on CREATE ACCOUNT to create a new Genymotion account.
- Click on
and select a virtual device template from the list. You can use the search box and Filters to find a specific device model:
- Click on NEXT or double-click on the template of your choice.
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Enter a name and adjust the settings, if necessary, for your new virtual device and click INSTALL:
Your virtual device is being downloaded and will appear in the My installed devices section:
Note
If you cannot add a virtual device at this step, you may be running out of free space. We recommend you check the free remaining space on your hard disk.
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Double click on your newly created virtual device or click on and select Start to start it. The virtual device window opens:
For more information about sensor and feature emulation as well as interaction with a virtual device, please refer to Virtual Devices and Emulated sensors and features.
Custom virtual devices¶
If you can't find a template for the device you wish to emulate, you can create your own custom virtual device:
- When adding a new device, select either the Custom Phone or Custom Tablet from the list:
The device setup window opens:
- Set a name for the device.
- Choose a predefined or custom display resolution that matches the device you wish to emulate.
- Set your System settings (Android version, number of CPU and RAM size) to match those of the device you wish to emulate.
- Adjust the other options to your liking and needs.
- Click on INSTALL and wait for the virtual device to be deployed.
Your newly created device should appear in the My installed devices section:
Install applications¶
Please refer to Deploy an Application