Bring group management to the next step with quotas

It is now possible to control the number of devices allocated to group and sub-groups.

See this blog post for details.

gmsaas 1.8.0 is out:

New features:

• Added --max-run-duration option for command gmsaas instances start.
• Added gmsaas hwprofiles get|list|create|delete commands.
• Added gmsaas osimages get|list|clone|delete commands.
• Added gmsaas recipes get|create|delete commands.
• Added gmsaas instances save|saveas commands.

Improvements:

• Require at least Python 3.8.
• Marked as deprecated --stop-when-inactive option, replaced by --max-run-duration.
• Added --out option to gmsaas logzip command.
• Added --source option to gmsaas recipes list command.
• Improved help wording which is now accessible with -h in addition of --help.
• Added more details in JSON output format regarding Recipes and Instances.

Run pip3 install [--user] --upgrade gmsaas to update

For more details and usage, please refer to https://docs.genymotion.com/gmsaas/

Manage your teams with Genymotion SaaS!

This upgrade includes several new features to easily create and manage user groups within your organization.

New features

User groups

Managers can:

• Create user groups and sub-groups, and specify a name and a description for each of them.
• Categorize their users in groups and sub-groups.

Import Excel sheets or CSV files

This feature allows managers to easily add large numbers of users as a list in groups:

• From a downloadable template ; managers can fill sheets with the required information (user email, existing group name) and import it directly via the graphical interface.
• Excel sheets (.xls, .xlsx) and CSV files are supported.

Android 13.0 beta is now available for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud). 

Known issues

• Using a VPN application may break the virtual device.
• The camera app might crash.

Android 12.1 is now available for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud). To create a new recipe using Android 12.1, check out this blog post.

• Emulated Bluetooth stack

• Using an Android VPN application may break the virtual device

Android 12.0 is now available for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud). To create a new recipe using Android 12, see this blog post.

• Emulated Bluetooth stack

• Using an Android VPN application may break the virtual device

The Recipes interface has been completely redesigned with two new sections, Hardware Profiles and Images, to provide a modern solution to create custom Android virtual devices in the Cloud.

• Devices can now be created by combining Hardware profiles and Images to create instances and recipes with any supported hardware specifications and Android versions.
• Hardware profiles can be customized to create devices with some custom specifications  (Form Factor, Display).
• New save UX: when an instance is saved, it both creates a custom recipe and a reusable image.

Check our User Guide for more details. If you have any suggestions, feel free to use our public Git discussion board.

gmsaas 1.7.1 is out:

• Fix gmsaas when system temp directory is mounted on a separate partition.

Run pip3 install [--user] --upgrade gmsaas to update

For more details and usage, please refer to https://docs.genymotion.com/gmsaas/

Android 11 is now available for Genymotion SaaS (Cloud) with the following new default recipes:

• Custom Phone – Android 11
• Custom Tablet – Android 11
• Google Pixel 3a – Android 11

This update improves collaboration features, mobility and performance.

New features:

• You can now easily share a recipe to your whole organization by clicking a single checkbox!
• Product usage: please help us know how you are using Genymotion SaaS in order to keep providing the best user experience according to your workflow.
• Your personal application preferences (sort, tables length, …) are now synchronized between all your devices.
• We optimized the website size and our servers algorithms to improve latency.

Bug fixes & improvements:

• We fixed an issue causing virtual device status not being updated sometimes.
• Saving recipe status is now also displayed in the Quick VD start dialog.

Check our User Guide  for more details.

If you have any suggestions, feel free to fill our form .

This monthly update brings minor new features and improvements.

New features:

• Custom recipe has its share status displayed directly in the table row.
• Administration: managers can search users.

Bug fixes & improvements:

• Custom recipes are now displayed by default in the Recipes section.
• Virtual device actions are directly displayed in the table row.
• All tables are now responsive (laptops & mobile support).

Check the User Guide  for more details.

If you have any suggestions, feel free to fill our form .

gmsaas 1.7.0 is out:

New features:

• Drop Python 3.5 support
• Added Apple M1 compatibility
• Added creation timestamp in instances information

Improvements:

• Better detection of the Android SDK path

Fixes:

• Fix corrupted config file when running multiple gmsaas processes

Run pip3 install [--user] --upgrade gmsaas to update

For more details and usage, please refer to https://docs.genymotion.com/gmsaas/

Genymotion Cloud SaaS becomes Genymotion SaaS!

The user interface has been completely redesigned to provide you with a modern web application to manage your Android virtual devices in the Cloud.New features:

• Homepage now lists your running virtual devices in a customizable table.
• You can now start, stop and save virtual devices directly on this page.
• Emulator player has been maximized and uses dark theme.
• Templates are now Recipes: default (delivered by Genymotion) or custom (shared or saved).
• Collaboration features: inviting users, sharing recipes and live sessions have been reworked to facilitate teamwork.
• All pages are now responsive (laptops & mobile support).
• Administration: managers can now promote invited users as managers.

Breaking changes:

• Applications dedicated page is going to be reworked and has been removed for now, but you can still upload APKs to your devices!
• Administration: User groups page has been temporarily removed as it is incomplete. It will be back with new features later. Stay tuned!

Bug fixes & improvements:

• Modern user-experience everywhere, applying Material Design principles.
• Platform status directly visible in Sidenav.
• User profile: Easily set your avatar & name.
• Useful links: Documentation, public API and Help center.

Check the User Guide  for more details.If you have any suggestions, feel free to fill our form .

Check our latest version on PyPi.
Install the latest version with: pip3 install gmsaas
Upgrade to the latest version with: pip3 install --upgrade gmsaas

Improvements

• Handle exception when upgrading gmsaas while gmadbtunneld is running
• More stable SocketIO connection

Check our latest version on PyPi.
Install the latest version with: pip3 install gmsaas
Upgrade to the latest version with: pip3 install --upgrade gmsaas

Added

• HTTP/HTTPS proxy support with gmsaas config set proxy command
• --verbose/-v global option to print logs to standard output

Changed

• improve wording of error messages
• improve password cyphering

Fixed

• make ADB Tunnel more resilient: continue running when terminal is closed

Improvement

A new command: logzip

This new command will gather all gmsaas logs into one ZIP file.

This file is named like gmsaas-logs-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.zip, and generated in the current directory.

Whatever your problem is, the logs are handy to help us investigate on any issue you may have found when using our SaaS product. Just follow the steps below:

• reproduce your issue
• run gmsaas logzip
• contact us with the generated ZIP archive as an attachment

A command-line tool to rule all your virtual devices, host in our Cloud SaaS solution.

Achieve all the following tasks from the command line:

• list all your running virtual devices
• list all the devices recipes shared with you
• start a new device with a recipe
• delete a running device
• connect or disconnect adb from a running device

Getting started

Requirements

• a Genymotion Cloud SaaS account!
• python3 and pip3 (PyPi page)
• Android SDK

Install step
pip3 install gmsaas

Configuration step
gmsaas config set android-sdk-path <AndroidSDKPath>

Options list

‐‐help
Lists all commands and options.
Used with any command: prints its specific help message.

‐‐version
Prints the current gmsaas version.

Commands list

auth [login|logout|whoami]
Manage your Genymotion Cloud SaaS credentials to access your Cloud virtual devices.

config [get|list|set]
Manage your Genymotion Cloud SaaS configuration properties.

instances [adbconnect|adbdisconnect|list|start|stop]
Manage your Android virtual devices hosted by our Genymotion Cloud SaaS solution.

recipes [list]
List all recipes to create a Android virtual device hosted by our Genymotion Cloud SaaS solution.