Otherwise, they’ll scale to the Chromebook’s larger screen or visually remain in smartphone mode. Other Android apps can work the same way - an app will take on the tablet user interface if the developer enabled it. You’ll find that the Play Store will be formatted for a tablet-style screen. The process of installing Android apps from the Play Store on a Chromebook is similar to doing so on an Android device. Accept the additional terms and conditions. Step 7: The Google Play Store appears on the screen. Step 6: Select I Agree after reading Google’s Terms of Service.

Step 5: Select More in the pop-up window. Step 4: Click the Turn On button displayed next to Install Apps and Games from Google Play on Your Chromebook. If the Google Play Store is enabled, you’ll see a Remove button. Step 3: Select Google Play Store listed on the right. Step 1: Click the Quick Settings panel (system clock) followed by the Settings cog on the pop-up menu. You probably already have the Google Play Store enabled, but if it’s not clearly visible on the Shelf or Launcher, here’s how to make sure it’s switched on. If it doesn’t automatically update, click the Check for Updates button and restart as requested. Step 3: On the right, you’ll see the platform automatically update if a newer version is available. Step 2: When the Settings window opens, select About Chrome OS listed on the left. Step 1: Click the Quick Settings Panel (beside the system clock) followed by the Settings cog on the pop-up menu. Since Chrome OS is currently on around its 96th version, this probably isn't an issue, but it's important to make sure. Update Chrome OSįirst, let’s make sure that your Chromebook is running Chrome OS version 53 or newer. If your device doesn’t qualify (yet), then we’ll suggest an alternative. Read on to find out how to get Android apps on a Chromebook. These apps cannot be sideloaded to an SD card. Also, keep in mind that Android apps consume local storage, so be wary about downloading all your favorites. Again, this is due to hardware limitations because the developer hasn’t released an app that, for example, runs natively on Intel processors. Keep in mind that not every Android app will run on your qualified Chromebook. Fitbit Versa 3Ĭhromebook (preferably one launched after 2019, but not required)

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