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.
The Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebases that were launched before 2019 that are able to install Android apps are listed below. Unless specified elsewhere, all devices that have launched in or after 2019 will support Android Apps.
Here is what our research found. 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.
Google’s own Pixelbook was the first Chromebook to run Linux apps. More devices joined in on the fun back in September 2018 when the Chrome OS 69 update was released, bringing stable Linux app support to quite a few Chromebooks.
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.
This of course begs the inquiry “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.
Can I add the Google Play Store to my Chromebook?
Currently, the Google Play Store is only available for some Chromebooks. Learn which Chromebooks support Android apps. Note: If you’re using your Chromebook at work or school, you might not be able to add the Google Play Store or download Android apps. For more information, contact your administrator.