Genymotion Desktop Release Notes

Android 14.0 beta image for Genymotion Desktop has been released! Updates and fixes will be released as soon as they are available.

Please note that this image is only available with a paying license.

Known issues

Bluetooth is not working.

New features

  • Added Biometrics widget, able to pass fingerprint authentication.
  • Added the ability to disable Quickboot with QEMU.
  • Android camera inputs are persistent after reboot of virtual devices.
  • Added -n option to genyshell, allowing you to specify the default virtual device to use.

Changes

  • QEMU is now the default hypervisor on Linux and macOS.
  • Improved QEMU capabilities by using host CPU.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the use of genyshell with several virtual devices and QEMU.
  • Fixed VMHeap size change being ignored.

Check our blog post to Biometrics widget in action!

New features

  • Added a “Beta” flag for OsImage released as beta version.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed cloned devices startup issue.
  • Fixed issue when cloning devices with the “Return” key.
  • Improve VirtualBox reliability on Windows.
  • Fixed macOS permissions on Sonoma.
  • Fixed graphical issues on macOS.

New Genymotion Virtual Devices version 3.1.0 for Genymotion Desktop and Saas have been released.

Android versions

Android 12.1

Android 12.1 is available for Genymotion Desktop on both x86_64 (PC/Mac Intel) and aarch64 (Mac M1/M2) architectures now.

Other

Android 9.0, 10.0 and 12.0 have been updated.

New Features

Emulated Bluetooth stack

An emulated Bluetooth stack is now available starting from Android 10.0: Virtual devices now declare their Bluetooth capability, and emulate Bluetooth beacon detection.

Other bug fixes and improvements

  • Android 11.0 arm64, 12.0 and higher: VPN applications no longer break the virtual devices upon activation.
  • Android 9.0, 10.0, 11.0: The camera emulation stack has been improved for better performance and stability.
  • Android 10.0 and higher: Add 5G to mobile network profiles.
  • Android 11.0 and higher: When wifi is activated, the mobile network interface state is now properly propagated to the player.
  • Android 9.0 and higher:
    • Default Sim operator name is now set to “T-Mobile”.
    • Mobile signal strength is now properly initialized according to current configuration.
    • When deactivating network QoS, the network type is no longer modified.

Release status

Android versionGenymotion Desktop x86/x86_64
(PC & Mac Intel)
Genymotion Desktop arm64
(Mac M1/M2)
Genymotion SaaS
12.1ReleasedReleasedComing Soon
12.0ReleasedLaterReleased
11.0ReleasedReleasedReleased
10.0ReleasedN/AReleased
9.0ReleasedN/AReleased

Android 12.1 image has just been updated for Genymotion Desktop.

This update includes:

  • A new Bluetooth Stack
  • An arm64 image for Mac M1/M2

New features

  • Added a new Baseband widget allowing to set Network/SIM operators properties.
  • Added KML support to GPS replay track feature.
  • Added JSON output format for the command “gmtool admin list”.

Changes

  • Improved GPS widget UX.
  • Improved event-based communication between gmtool and launchpad.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed delete shortcut icon.

Known issues

  • On Android 5, Sim Operator information requires to switch Airplane mode ON and OFF to be taken in consideration.
  • On Android 11 and inferior, MSIN will appear as invalid in the Baseband widget, remove one digit to apply further changes.