Chromebooks with Android app support in the Stable channel. Android apps on Chromebook instantly make these low-cost computers a lot more appealing.
One of the next things we wondered was; which Chromebooks have Android apps?
Currently, Android apps are available on Asus Chromebook Flip, Acer Chromebook R11, and Google Chromebook Pixel (2015), but the list is growing with each passing week. * If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Let us dig in. 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.
Another thing we asked ourselves was does the Chromebook Flip run Android apps?
One article argued that as one of a few Chromebooks that run Android apps, the Flip already supports Android apps in the stable version of Chrome OS. Google has given the device a priority over other Chromebooks due to its tremendous popularity.
Is Google bringing Google Play Store to Chromebooks?
In it, the company has unveiled its plans to bring the Google Play Store to Chromebooks.
Once you’re viewing the page, simply perform a Control + F to search for your specific Chromebook model. The list tells you which devices already support the Google Play Store under the status column (Stable Channel) and which Google plans on adding support in the near future (Planned).
When we were reading we ran into the query “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.
Why can’t I download apps on my Chromebook?
Your Chromebook won’t automatically download the same Android apps as your phone or tablet, so you’ll need to download them again. Some apps don’t work with some Chromebooks, so you won’t be able to download them. Note: The Google Play Store and any downloaded Android apps are only available for the account that signed in first.