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. Step 1: Get the Google Play Store app 1. Sep 08, 2020. The Chrome OS 53 version is a developer only update, so you will have to switch your Chromebook from Stable to Developer channel in order to get Play Store on Chromebook. The developer channel isn’t meant for everyday use by regular users, install only if you want the latest Chrome OS alpha and want to install Play Store on Chromebook. Jan 25, 2018.
Meet Chrome OS. Chrome OS is the operating system that powers every Chromebook. Do more with apps. Chromebooks have access to a vast library of Google-approved apps.
The Google Play store provides users with access to download many types of applications, or apps, and games to download and play on their computer, smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook. Some of the apps and games are free to download, while others cost a small fee.
To download an app or game from the Google Play store for a computer, follow the steps below.
NoteOn a computer, Google Play is only accessible using an Internet browser. You cannot download Google Play to a computer.
You can also search for an app or game using the Search text box at the top of the page.
Some apps and games on the Google Play store are not compatible with Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS. If an app or game is compatible with your computer, you will see a message stating 'This app is compatible with your device' on the app or game page.
If you want to install and use an app that is not compatible with your computer, you need an emulator to download and install it. There are many emulators that serve this purpose. The most trusted and reliable emulator is Bluestacks.
Once you download an emulator, you can log in with your existing Google account, and then download and use Android apps similar to the experience on an Android device or Chromebook.
To download an app or game from the Google Play store for a smartphone or tablet, follow the steps below.
If you're using an Android smartphone or tablet, you can use the Google Play app to find and download apps and games using the steps above.
iPhone and iPad users can download the Google Play app from the Apple App store, then follow the steps above.
You can also search for an app or game by tapping on the magnifying glass icon at the top-right of the page. Type in the name of the app or game you want to find and tap the Search button.
To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a Chromebook, follow the steps below.