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[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
Hi there! ;)

Thanks SAMANTHA for featuring the guide on XDA:Portal

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Ever thought of running Android on PC? Trying out apps and playing with it?

Genymotion, provides the best Android virtual environment out there and runs Android 4.1

So let’s start installing it.

This guide will help you installing Genymotion !

Note:-

This tutorial is based on Windows 7 HP 64bit

Know how to use your PC. I do NOT teach PC 101. Don't ask for clarification of this process – it is dirt simple if you are competent (- attn1).

[*]Specs of the system used. (Full details in Signature)

Intel Core i7 3610QM

nVidia GT 650M 2 GB DDR3

8 GB RAM
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You'll need the following: -

Virtual Box

Genymotion app

Assuming you got Virtual box installed and is functional, Follow the guide.

Album link of the folowing pictures​

Installation

Starting up the app for first time after installation.

You'll need to log in to download the virtual device

After logging in, select the virtual device or variant you want to try out.

Just hit next. :P

Wait for it to get downloaded.

Select the virtual device you just downloaded and hit start/play.

Playing around

You'll be greeted with this lockscreen.

#Just for thread's sake :D .

Features

You can configure battery level.

You can even set the coordinates/ configure GPS.

It comes Pre-rooted :D

You can even set custom resolution..

ADB

ADB can be used for various purposes like copying a file to VM, installing apps, debugging, etc.

You'll need the following files :-

ADB

You'll need to connect to VM. VM's IP is 192.168.56.101 (is customizable). Use the following command to connect.

Connect

adb connect 192.168.56.101

or

adb start-server
adb connect 192.168.56.101

Basic Functions

ADB push (sends files to your VM) --

adb push example.apk /sdcard/example.apk

ADB pull (Receives files from your VM) --

adb pull /system/app/example.apk example.apk

ADB install (installs application) --

adb install example.apk

Note:- The files pushed / pulled / apk installed should be in the directory of the ADB folder or else you may have to write the whole location of the file.

Issues.

The issues I faced are as follows :-

Flickering issue (Maybe due to nVidia GPU.) It's fine now.

For info check this out.

Thanks for reading folks!

Regards

Pratyush (pratyush997)

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[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
UPDATE! ​

FOR PLAY STORE (GAPPS) this
[Android Software Development] HockeyZ39:
Will games like Temple Run / Blood Brothers be functioning in future updates?

The performance is amazing btw.
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
It should. But at the moment it crashes due to lack of support.

Yeah Performance is awesome.

I got 91k Pts in Antutu in Previous AndroVM builds.
[Android Software Development] JimmyMX:
Thank its really smooth performance is there any jb already made VM ?
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
Even this one needs VM, AndroVM.
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
Added stuff about ADB
[Android Software Development] HockeyZ39:
I saw a post on AndroVM not to long ago saying that similar games were working on a test build. So should we see this support pretty soon?
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
I think you read this Link
[Android Software Development] xyzforum:
Where does Genymotion save the download? Can not find how to define the download dir in options.

Ok, found it, in c drive AppData, that is bad as I keep all my download to non-ssd drive.
[Android Software Development] jdelano:
Is there a way to run a custom ROM this way?

Thank you for the excellent guide!!
[Android Software Development] moocow1452:
Can this be ported to Ubuntu systems?
[Android Software Development] jdelano:
both virtualbox and genymotion have versions for linux.

so it probably would work using the proper install versions.
[Android Software Development] rwingvr6:
Forgive my ignorance but what do I need to do here?
[Android Software Development] AnaMajhol:
adb says: "unable to connect" :confused:
[Android Software Development] Bruce777:
This is really awesome.

Pinch to zoom doesn't seem to be working on my win8 tablet. Something I'm doing wrong...or not supported?
[Android Software Development] surdu_petru:
Hi !

Your path ( way ) where was installed Android SDK on your PC !

- also do not check Proxy !

Good luck !
[Android Software Development] rwingvr6:
I tried that but nothing happens. Oh well, I guess I got in over my head on this.
[Android Software Development] ajrulez:
Unable to load Native Library (JNI)

Great work. It works great. Thanks for your work.
[Android Software Development] suprkain:
Is there a way to install gapps or at least the playstore? If so can someone help this newb out with a step by step process.
[Android Software Development] Kremata:
You can just create a JUNCTION in win7. For the one who don't know, the junction will create a link between 2 folders.

Example: "mklink /j C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile D:\Genymobile"

Doing so will create an empty folder in C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile and redirect everything to D:\Genymobile.

In other words, Windows 7 THINK, that it is using C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile but it is really using D:\Genymobile

To create a junction, your source folder MUST be inexistant and your target folder Must be created already.

So just copy C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile to D:\Genymobile(or wherever you want) first

Then delete C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile

then run cmd and type "mklink /j C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Genymobile D:\Genymobile" (no quote)

now genymotion will run as it does normally, not being aware that the data are now stored on drive D

I love this function, since I have 32G ram on my pc I've created a 4G Ramdisk and I redirect all my internet cache and temp files on the ramdisk. It makes internet a tad faster but more secure as I just need to restart the computer to ABSOLUTELY clear all browsing history.

It's not really Android but I hope it helps.:)
[Android Software Development] androitri:
Unable to start Genymotion Virtual Device

I'm using Genymotion v13.0 on Windows 8 Pro to create Virtual Device successfully, but when I try to run it I get this error: Unable to start Genymotion Virtual Device.

Trying to run it via Virtualbox, I got this error message: Virtualbox Host Only Ethernet Adapter Failed to start.

Virtual Device previously could run well until I got this issue.

Can someone please tell me how to Fix it?
[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
Best Android Emulator I've used so far, way better than Bluestacks :)

+1 Keep it up ")
[Android Software Development] a12bd1:
Shared folder setting on virtual box

In my opinion, maybe this is easier to do for noob.

1 .Open your virtual box

2. Click on your installed android (i.e. nexus 7 bla bla bla). It will show you information like general, display, system,storage,audio,etc.

3. Then click setting (or Ctrl+S). There is tab general,display, system,storage,audio,etc.

4. Click on shared folder tab. It will show a folder list (machine folder). Click on add folder icon. You can add the folder you want to share to the android there. After you add the folder check on auto mount.

5. Start you virtual android. Open file explorer like ES file explorer, astro file manager, etc on your android. Go to /mnt/shared/. The folder you share will be showed on /mnt/shared/...(your folder name).

You can copy and transfer data from your virtual android to pc.
[Android Software Development] ajrulez:
That's good, thanks for sharing.
[Android Software Development] r2ras:
a desktop shortcut

is it possible to make a shortcut to a virtual android image to launch, avoiding going in to program and pressing play?
[Android Software Development] Ph0enix_216:
Yep. Definitely feeling the lag. Is there any way to fix this? Also, is there any way to force Genymotion to start at boot and launch the device? It's really handy to have two platforms on one device.
[Android Software Development] :
Nah, its already running its fastest for a android emulator. But if you are willing install android x86 on your hard drive, here is what it is:

[YOUTUBE]YglHH_DDvJ4[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
You can tweak some of the settings, maybe that will reduce the lag. I've given mine 3GBs of RAM and 4 cores, which is probably overkill. For me it only lags during 1080p playback, drops a frame here and there.
[Android Software Development] Ph0enix_216:
I have tried intalling Android (x86) to my hard drive using this guide here, but I'm on Windows 8, and can't access the boot menu upon startup:confused:

That video looks very promising, however. As it's own OS, how does it perform?

Unfortunetly, I've only got 4GB of memory, so I don't have a lot to throw at it to be able to still use Windows 8. I did increase the amount of video memory through VirtualBox, however, and it seemed to help a little bit.

Thank you both very kindly for your answers though:)
[Android Software Development] :
Android x86 works great, no lag. My PC Specs:

2GB Ram

Dual-Boot Windows 7

AMD Sempron 2.4ghz dual core

80GB Hard Driv

Toshiba

But with windows 8... try upgrading to grub 2, I think this will work,its known to solve the issues with dual booting windows 8
[Android Software Development] Ph0enix_216:
Thanks for your answer. I've been trying for three days to figure this out. I've got Android (x86) on an SD card set up as a Live USB. Unfortunetly, I can't figure out how to boot from it. Windows 8 is kinda freaky about it.
[Android Software Development] nrdmtt:
Any one know how can I update the Google play Services installed on the emulated device?
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
If there are updates for any of the GApps, they should show in the Play Store under My Apps. The Play Store itself updates automatically without notification.
[Android Software Development] nrdmtt:
Got it.

Yesterday there was some kind of problem with google servers :rolleyes:
[Android Software Development] arrowz:
HI ALL!

i wanna share how to install APK without adb.

1. you need to connected to wifi.

2. install es file explorer from google play in emulator.

3. in es file explorer choose LAN and add server, set your computer ip, username and password (your computer need account with password).

4. you will see shared folder from your computer there, so put you APK in there folder with your computer, then click install it from emulator.

5. enjoy!

report:

plant vs zombie 2 work, but must use virtual keyboard to insert name.

wish:

i wish next we can calibrate button in screen with computer keyboard, for playing rpg and action games.
[Android Software Development] SAINI99:
video

i install nexus 7 and s4 player for genymotion but i unable to play vidoe above 240 in youtube

my system is intel core i3 2.13ghz

nvidia 1 gb ddr3 video card

4gb ram

any solution

in virtual box setting i select 128 mb display memory my nvidia memory not shown in setting

enable 3d accl and 2d video accl
[Android Software Development] SAINI99:
No help in this mega project
[Android Software Development] shawnhalu:
my nexus 7 with gapps in genymotion is not rooted? i tot by default it is?
[Android Software Development] SAINI99:
Close the thread because no support here
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
So the 20 pages is not people helping others? Just because your problem wasn't solved doesn't mean there's no support, people might not know what you mean or you didn't provide enough info (which you didn't)
[Android Software Development] adfurgerson:
It is known issue on all 4.2 virtual devices. If you go into superuser app and change it from promt to allow, root apps will work.
[Android Software Development] SAINI99:
I think if u open such a thread u have to help with errors people geting i wait 4 days then i quote close the thread i chek this thread every hour 4 days no reply so if this happen to you what u do ?
[Android Software Development] adfurgerson:
I did download YouTube app to test, but with my lack of knowledge of how it should behave combined with the poor internet speed tethered to my phone, I was unable to help with your issue...

I do think this can be a useful thread, it just seems to be a small amount of users that are active here.

Genymotion has twitter and google+ if you would like to post your question there.
[Android Software Development] shawnhalu:
ok thanks mate. i will try.

---------- Post added at 12:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:13 AM ----------

thanks mate. it works!! thanks alot
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
I post more information that could help others help me
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
1:- I am not the Dev of this s/w and can't fix issues.

2:- I have been busy since last month, can't check xda in every 15 mins.

3:- This is a guide thread and I'm trying to reply whenever I visit xda.

Thanks.
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
Either HW power is low as running Android on VM requires good amount of power or some bad settings.
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
Update:-

Android 4.3 virtual device is up "preview" version.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Has been for a while. You can mess with it to make it a phone too if you know what you're doing
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
See:
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
Still waiting for a 4.3 with gapps to appear.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Get the current one and install them manually, it works fine
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
I had tried that with one of the 4.2.2 releases, and the apps repeatedly force closed. Not that important though as my current setup is fine for what I want it to do.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
I found that GMS FC'd (deleted it and it works now)

and that Google Keyboard FC'd (deleted it, switched to the japanese input on Hardware keyboard and it works now)
[Android Software Development] aaronsuarez95:
Nexus 7 root is not rooted? It has superuser on it
[Android Software Development] adfurgerson:
In the superuser app settings change it from prompt to always allow.
[Android Software Development] aaronsuarez95:
thanks
[Android Software Development] neo1691:
Thanks for the guide!! Appreciated!!
[Android Software Development] hobit007:
Impossible rooted with Genimotion...some idea?

Hi everyone, and sorry for my bad English... I tried all ways to be root on Genymotion, and VM (VirtualBox and VMware) how Android JB 4.3 but the result is always the same... failed I haven't root rights.... are there some way to rooted on emulated android?

I read this: "FYI, This android virtual environment is pre-rooted condition" but since my iMAC was impossible... I'm frustrated and I don't think to be continued becasuse is not clear... (sure for my poor knowledge)...

Any advice is really welcome...

Thanks a lot !

From shell of MAC say it:

Genymotion virtual device selected: Galaxy S4 HTC One Xperia Z - 4.2.2 - with Google Apps - API 17 - 1080x1920

Genymotion Shell > adb start-server

Command not found: adb start-server

>>> Failed

Genymotion Shell > adb

Command not found: adb

>>> Failed

Genymotion Shell > adb connect 192.168.56.101

Command not found: adb connect 192.168.56.101

>>> Failed

Genymotion Shell >
[Android Software Development] hobit007:
Eyyy guys I managed to be root!!!!!

but when I restart I have some problems ...but step by step ... I'm happy !!!!

And I found an option (icon Genymotion very interesting) :)

Thx a lot again !

The result was this:

iMac-de-Anonymous:motochopper Anonymous$ ./run.sh

[*]

[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Linux/OS X version)

[*] v1.1

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

[*]

[*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.

[*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;)

[*]

[*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled and that

[*] your phone is connected via USB.

[*]

[*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am

[*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this

[*] tool.

[*]

[*] Press enter to root your phone...

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

7476 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.167s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

8512 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.042s)

6851 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.266s)

9468 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.162s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Success

[*] Rooting phone...

/system/bin/sh: /data/local/tmp/pwn: not executable: magic 7F45

[*] Cleaning up...

[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
adb shell can su, you can just push the supersu binaries, no need for exploits
[Android Software Development] adfurgerson:
The 4.3 preview image isn't rooted if I remember correctly. Tried to download it to test and keep getting error file corrupt. Anyways Genymotion tweeted " We're removing the 4.3 preview from the list of our virtual Devices. Why? Because the real deal will soon be released! "
[Android Software Development] 77lupin77:
Hi.... is it possible to play candy crush, plant vs zombies2 and zombie tsunami in genymotion??? thanks
[Android Software Development] laurasaurisrex:
What is it that causes 50% of the apps I try to run crash? Some people have quoted "no support" but as far as I'm aware, something like Netflix works fine on a Nexus 7. A whole ton of games don't work, but Angry Birds does. Has anyone been able to pinpoint the problem and how to fix it?
[Android Software Development] Ardito:
Only x86 compatible apps can work into Andriod x86. It depends from the app developer...
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
On some versions you can install libhoudini with some knowledge, then you can run ARM apps (or most of them)
[Android Software Development] laurasaurisrex:
Do you know how Bluestacks works for all the Play Store apps? I searched all afternoon for a way for apps written for ARM to work with x86, and didn't find a single thing.

I would rather use Genymotion than Bluestacks - it works, but half the settings are missing.

Edit:

Hmm I can give this a try, thanks! I didn't find this.
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
Genymotion and Bluestacks use a Qemu kernel that allows ARM compiled apps to run on x86, although with a performance hit. I've had no problem running any apps with the 4.2.2 version of this.
[Android Software Development] laurasaurisrex:
You can use ARM complied apps on Genymotion? Nearly everything crashes for me... both 4.2 and 4.1. Which VM did you set up?
[Android Software Development] replica9000:
I'm running the 4.2.2 10" tablet version with gapps.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
In relation to this, there's a guide to install Houdini here:

http://android-x86.sceners.org/en/?p=536
[Android Software Development] laurasaurisrex:
It's an old method, all the source files are gone.

Not for me it doesn't... I just made one, the WXGA 10.1 Tablet - 4.2.2 - with Google Apps, and I run into the same problem.

You can run Firefox or Netflix? Can anyone else? (two apps that work on Bluestacks but not on Genymotion for me)
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Here's the files, pulled from my working system:

http://d-h.st/3Y2

Working fine on the Galaxy Nexus 4.1 with Gapps system
[Android Software Development] laurasaurisrex:
I discovered while putting these files in the system that the vm already has them. I replaced them with yours, anyway. So... the mod should be working for me, yet it's not.

The logcat shows this -->
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Firefox might not be supported, not everything is. But there's an x86 version of it via Fennec anyway:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/rpZW3ZsaYJE
[Android Software Development] aaronsuarez95:
Is there any way to make a screenshot?
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
I use fraps
[Android Software Development] aaronsuarez95:
Oh, i mean like a build-in one.

But i am using windows snipping tool
[Android Software Development] Pamela3:
You can easily create a symbolic link to your non-ssd drive for that folder... read about symlinks here:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/16226/complete-guide-to-symbolic-links-symlinks-on-windows-or-linux/
[Android Software Development] THeLogiC:
genymotion works very fast but it crashes after sometime of usage and I need to restart the device. Also eclipse plugin always crashes eclipse

i3 2nd gen

8 gb ram

win7

Is there any solution to this?
[Android Software Development] winst:
I want to run an android app (MagV) in my Mac, but it turns out needs the device UDID to work properly. Is there anyway I can manually set to the virtual machine? Thanks.
[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
how do i install apk manually in Genymotion ?
[Android Software Development] kamso:
You must share a folder between the two systems and copy apks in it from the host one (Windows, Mac, etc.). Then in Android you can access to folder and install apps with an explorer like ES File Explorer.

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[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
okay.. but im quite new to this app, can anyone guide me through it please ?
[Android Software Development] kamso:
Have you already installed virtualbox and Genymotion?

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[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
yes i had everything install and got inside with some games downloaded thru P.S

the thing i dont know is how to install my own apk file inside
[Android Software Development] kamso:
Ok. Create a folder on your host system and copy your apk in it, start virtualbox and click on your virtual system. Then go to "Configuration", "Shared folders", create a new automatic mounting shared folder and in it's creating choose the path of the folder created on the host system. Then you can start Genymotion as well.
[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
Hi, thank you for replying .. but i still dont get it sorry :s
[Android Software Development] kamso:
What's the problem?

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[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
oh i don't get what you mean
[Android Software Development] kamso:
Example: if you are on Windows, create a folder (c:\new_folder), copy your apk in it, start virtualbox. In virtualbox you can see the different virtual Android system you installed in Genymotion. Click on the one you want to install your app, go to "Configuration", "Shared folders" and create a new automatic mounting shared folder (clicking on +) and while it's creating choose the path of the new folder created on Windows (c:\new_folder) and give it the name "new_folder". Then you can open Genymotion and start your virtual Android system. In Ex File Explorer go to /mnt/shared/new_folder and install your apk which is in folder.

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[Android Software Development] BryanChia:
thank you for your patience and help, now i manage to install my own apk in there :)

THANKS A BUNCH :good::good::good:
[Android Software Development] adfurgerson:
https://plus.google.com/111561249038747241670/posts/jNF8Kwu5p1c

New versions will not have Gapps or ARM support.
[Android Software Development] Prolife:
Guys! Can someone upload old version of genymotion and images with Gapps? New version doesn't include images with gapps

nvm, i think i found solution here
[Android Software Development] pratyush997:
2nd Post updated.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42837490&postcount=2
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Genymotion with a ton of tweaks:
[Android Software Development] philnolan3d:
I've been using Genymotion for a couple of weeks now but then my virtual device stopped working and I've found that they don't include Gapps anymore. So I was trying to install Gapps myself but ran into a problem with Genymotion wanting ADB. I don't know what that is but it says it's in the SDK. So I downloaded the SDK but every folder I point Genymotion at says ADB was not found in that folder. How do you set up the ADB aspect in here?