Google Play is only a click on away when you get the M53 replace in your Chromebook.
In the event you’re utilizing a Chromebook that has help for Android apps within the dev channel, you will not magically get Google Play with the replace. The excellent news is that it is easy to put in and get every little thing up and operating.
For starters, you will have to have a Chromebook that is on the M53 developer channel and has Android app help baked in. As of this writing, meaning the ASUS Chromebook Flip, however help for the Acer Chromebook r11 and the 2015 Pixel might be right here within the coming weeks. Take a look right here to see how to switch to the dev channel for those who want some assist. After you have that sorted, every part else is completed within the settings.
- Click on the underside proper nook of your display (the place the community and battery icons are). You will see issues like your WiFi and Bluetooth info and the quantity slider. What we’re thinking about is the hyperlink to the settings web page, which is close to the underside of the small window. Give that a click on.
- Your Chromebook settings web page ought to open. You will see all types of issues to regulate (and also you completely ought to examine them), however we’re in search of the “Play retailer” part. There you will discover a field that claims “Allow Google Play Retailer in your Chromebook.” Go forward and verify the field.
- A brand new window will open, and you will have to click on the “Get began” button.
- Subsequent you will see the phrases of service, which no one ever reads. Be sensible and skim them. It’s essential to know what is occurring to your personal knowledge, and this tells you all the things in easy and clear language.
- After you comply with the phrases, you will see the Play retailer app open. You are all arrange!
The subsequent step is to put in some apps. When you have an Android telephone, you will know what to do right here, however right here is the straightforward primer — click on the apps button, discover an app you need to attempt, and click on set up!
Keep in mind that not all of the apps are going to work the identical approach they do on an Android telephone. That is why all that is nonetheless within the developer channel (which is clearly marked as unstable) and going via testing, each in-house at Google and publicly. However you need to attempt all of the apps that look fascinating and you’ll want to share your experiences with the remainder of us in addition to file bug stories with Google.
Joyful Androiding in your Chromebook!