If you already have Virtualbox installed you will be given the prompt to re-install the version that comes with Genymotion.įor this demo, I am just letting Genymotion have its way and install 4.2.12 which is an older version. Genymotion will automatically download VirtualBox and prompt you to install it. Step 3 – Let Genymotion automatically install VirtualBox. Step 2 – I ran the Genymotion install file and chose the defaults. Step 1 – I created a Genymotion account at and downloaded the Windows version.

And built-in are emulators for all the popular hardware platforms like Samsung, Google, and HTC.

No more hunting for images because all the popular distros of Android are in the download portal.

The guys at Genymotion have taken the Android installations on VirtualBox to a new level!.And it has a paid version which is designed for advanced users who are developing Apps for Android.It has a free version for personal use which has some limitations but is still worth installing.

It also has a portal where you log into and download pre-formatted virtual machines already configured with various popular distros of Android OS.

Basically, Genymotion is a front-end app that hooks into the VirtualBox software API and gives you advanced emulation and development features.

Here’s what I determined from this evaluation: In this VM how to guide I’ll take you through an install I did of Genymotion, VirtualBox and Google Play.

How to use virtualbox with genymotion