As is the case with Android app support, every device launched after features Linux app support unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. More devices joined in on the fun back in September when the Chrome OS 69 update was released, bringing stable Linux app support to quite a few Chromebooks. Chrome OS devices that launched before that feature Linux app support are listed below. Here are all the Chromebooks that run Android and Linux apps Developer Mode unlocks your Chromebook's full capacity, but it comes with its downsides.
Features By John Callaham. Chromebooks with Android app support in the Stable channel. Android apps on Chromebook instantly make these low-cost computers a lot more appealing.
As we mentioned before, every Chrome OS device launched since features Android app support unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. Support on devices launched in and earlier is rolled out on a per-device basis, but the list of these devices is still growing. Running Android apps on Chromebooks enhances the overall experience, giving owners the chance to use the same apps they do on their phones as well as play popular mobile games.
There are two ways to check this. If you need some more help we have a comprehensive list of Chromebooks that support Android and Linux apps. We update it regularly, so check it to see if your Chromebook is on the list. However, some of them did receive access to the Play Store via a software update. So in case you have an older device and are not seeing the Play Store on it, updating to the latest version of the OS may change that.
Once the update finishes downloading if there is one available click Restart. If your Chromebook supports Android apps, you should see the Play Store in the app drawer on your device.
To enable Google Play on your Chromebook, go to settings on your device, click the Apps option on the left side, and then click the Turn on button next to the Google Play Store option. In short, the process is more or less identical to downloading apps on your Android phone or tablet.
After you enable the Google Play Store in the settings and see it in the app drawer, open it and start browsing or search for an app of choice. Once you find it, click on it, hit the Install button, and wait for your device to do its things.
Once the app is installed, it will show up in the app drawer on your device, where you can click it and then start using it. An optimized app will work in full-screen mode, making it easy to use.
These apps work just like standard Chromebook apps you get from the Chromebook app store. You can check out how an unoptimized app looks like on a Chromebook in the screenshot above. Easy, right? And in case you want to check out more Chromebook-related guides, you can find a few of them below. In this guide I will demonstrate 3 simple ways to run Android apps on Chromebook. This feature works on most Chromebooks running Chrome OS version 37 and higher. At the time of writing, this is the easiest way to install Android Apps on Chromebook.
This method is also very limited. Not all developers have opted to port their apps to the Chrome Web Store. To have a greater selection of Android apps to install, use the next method:. The Chromebook Flip is up and running now on the developer channel. Other Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chromebases will be able to run Android apps when the feature becomes available later this year.
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