How to Get Android Apps on a Chromebook?

One of the most interesting changes that Google brought to the Chrome OS platform is the introduction of Android app support in the year 2016. Chrome OS already runs web apps and extensions. Now, the addition of Android apps has increased the worth of the platform. Most of the Chromebooks were launched in the year 2019 and some were launched afterward.

All of them had Google Play stores and Android apps. Hence, you didn't have to do anything. Nevertheless, there are some old as well as new models on which you can't run Android applications because of hardware incompatibility. In case you aren't sure whether your Chromebook can run Android apps or not, then take a good look at the list provided by Google. The company mentioned that it will evaluate more devices.

You won't be able to run every Android application on your Chromebook. This is mainly because of the hardware limitations. The developer did not come up with an app that can easily work on intel processors. Moreover, you shouldn't forget that Android applications take up a lot of local storage space.

Therefore, you should only download the apps that you really need on your Chromebook. Moreover, you can't sideload these apps on an SD card. Now, you will learn how to get Android apps on Chromebook.

Update Chrome OS

First of all, you must ensure that your Chromebook device is running on the Chrome OS version 53. It can also be running on OS 88 but it is important to check.

Step 1: Go to the Quick Settings Panel given after the Settings cog in the pop-up menu.

Step 2: Now, the Settings app will open up. You will see the option of About Chrome OS given on the left.

Step 3: After that, the platform will update automatically in case a new version is available. In case an automatic update does not take place, then click on the button of Check for Updates and then restart.

Enable Play Store

Below are the steps that you need to carry out in order to enable Google Play store.

Step 1: First of all, go to the "Quick Settings Panel" given after the Settings Cog in the Pop-UP menu.

Step 2: Now, select the option of Appls given on the left.

Step 3: After that, click on the option of Google Play store given on the right side. In case the Play Store is enabled, then you will view a remove button. In case you don't see the Remove button, then go ahead with the next step.

Step 4: Select the button of Turn On given right next to the option of "Install Apps and Games from Google Play on Chromebook".

Step 5: Now, go to the pop-up Window and then click on More.

Step 6: Then, read the terms of service and then select I Agree.

Step 7: The Play Store will open up before you on the screen. Also, you will have to accept additional Terms and Conditions.