Turn your Chromebook on and log in. Click on the time in the bottom right corner. Click on the Settings cog. If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you will see a Google Play Store option. This means you can run Android apps on your Chromebook.
1 Turn your Chromebook on and log in. 2 Click on the status bar in the bottom-right corner of the user interface. 3 Click on the Settings cog. 5 If your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store, you will see a Google Play Store option. This means you can run Android apps on your Chromebook.
Can Chromebooks run Android and Linux apps?
This list will show just how many Chromebooks can currently run Android and Linux apps, along with the Chromebooks that are scheduled to add Android app support at some point. Keep in mind that starting in 2019, every Chromebook can run Android and Linux apps.
As is the case with Android app support, every device launched after 2019 features Linux app support unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. Google’s own Pixelbook was the first Chromebook to run Linux apps.
How do I download Android apps on my Chromebook?
Install Android apps on your Chromebook You can download and use Android apps on your Chromebook using the Google Play Store app. Currently, the Google Play Store is only available for some Chromebooks. Learn which Chromebooks support Android apps.
Most Chromebooks produced in 2017 or later have access to the Google Play Store, as Google announced it was bringing Android apps to Chrome OS way back in 2016. The Google Play Store should be installed by default, but if it’s not there’s a very simple process to install it.
Another query we ran across in our research was “Why can’t I get Google Play on my Chromebook?”.
Unfortunately, if the Google Play Store option still doesn’t appear in Settings, your device doesn’t support Android apps. If your Chromebook doesn’t support Android apps, it’s probably worth upgrading to one of our favorite new Chromebooks. If your Chromebook does support Android apps, the Google Play Store should be enabled by default.
Can you use a Chromebook as a desktop?
For one, there’s a desktop environment similar to Windows, and you can also use a Chromebook offline. There are more than 200 web apps that work offline for Chrome OS, and many Chromebooks now run Android apps. You can find a full list of Chromebooks with Android app support here.
This of course begs the query “What can you do with a Chromebook?”
Newer Chromebooks also support Android apps, downloaded via the Google Play Store. This opens up a wide array of possibilities, with millions of productivity apps and games available. Both web apps and Android apps support shortcuts and are easily accessed via the Launcher.