How To Install Genymotion (Android Emulator) in My OS / Ubuntu

Step 1: Register & Download Genymotion

• Before you download Genymotion, you must register on Genymotion site : https://cloud.genymotion.com/
• Go to official Genymotion download page : https://cloud.genymotion.com/page/launchpad/download/

Step 2 : Download & Install Oracle VirtualBox

1. Open Main Menu (go to main menu -> Accessories -> Terminal), Inside terminal, execute the following command :

   dnd@riyaniezt:~$ sudo apt-get install virtualbox-4.2

2. Or if you need to install a specific version, Go to Oracle VirtualBox download page : http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html
3. After download Inside terminal, execute the following command :

   dnd@riyaniezt:~$ sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-4.3_4.3.0-89960~Ubuntu~precise_i386.deb

Step 3: Install Genymotion

Inside terminal, execute the following command :

　　dnd@riyaniezt:~$  sudo chmod +x /opt/genymotion-1.3.0_x86.bin
　　dnd@riyaniezt:~$  sudo /opt/genymotion-1.3.0_x86.bin

Note :

/opt/ is installer path

Step 4: Create Menu to access Genymotion

1. Open Main Menu (go to main menu -> preferences -> Main Menu), or Inside terminal, execute the following command :

   dnd@riyaniezt:~$ alacarte

2. If you have seen window “Main Menu”, In the navigation pane on the left, click System Tools category,
3. Click the “+ New Item” to add new laucher,
4. If you have seen window “Create Launcher”,
5. In the Name box, type “Genymotion” (without quotes),
6. In the Command box, type “/opt/genymotion/genymotion” (without quotes),
7. In the Comment box, type “Android Emulator” (without quotes),
8. In the Icon, klik and then Browse and locate the Genymotion icon (Ex : /opt/genymotion/icons/icon.png), and then click the “OK” and “Close” button,
9. To launch Genymotion, go to Main Menu -> System Tools -> Genymotion.

Step 5 : Create a New Virtual Device

1. The main window appears.
   
2. And immediately, a pop-up appears and invites you to add your first virtual device, and then click the “Yes” button.
3. Click the “Connect” button, Fill with your username or your email address, then fill the password field and then click the “Connect” button.
   
4. When connected, you can see all the available virtual device. Select a virtual device (Ex : Nexus One – 4.2.2 – with google apps) in the bottom list and then click the “add” button.
   
5. Click the “Next” button.
   
6. Choose a name for your new virtual device, and then click the “Create” button, and then click the “Finish” button to return to the main window.
   
7. Click the “play” icon to run your virtual device.