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How to get Roblox on Chromebook

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Are you a Roblox fan who wants to play on your Chromebook? Look no further! This guide will walk you through three methods to get Roblox up and running on your Chromebook.

Method 1: Using the Google Play Store

Most modern Chromebooks support Android apps, which allows you to install Roblox directly from the Google Play Store.

Check if your Chromebook supports Android apps:

  • Click on the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the system menu.
  • Click on the gear icon to open “Settings”.
  • In the settings menu, look for “Google Play Store” and ensure it’s turned on. If it’s not listed, your Chromebook might not support Android apps.

Open the Google Play Store:

  • Click on the Launcher (circle icon) in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  • Find and open the Google Play Store app.

Search for Roblox:

  • In the Google Play Store, type “Roblox” in the search bar and press Enter.
  • Select the Roblox app from the search results.

Install Roblox:

  • Click the “Install” button.
  • Wait for the installation to complete.

Open Roblox:

  • Once installed, click the “Open” button within the Play Store, or find the Roblox app in your Launcher and open it from there.
  • Log in with your Roblox account or create a new one to start playing.

Method 2: Using the Chrome Browser

If your Chromebook doesn’t support the Google Play Store, you can still play Roblox using the Chrome browser.

Visit the Roblox website:

Log in or Sign up:

  • Log in with your existing Roblox account or create a new account.

Install the Roblox browser extension:

  • When you try to play a game, you might be prompted to install the Roblox Player.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the extension and player.

Play Roblox:

  • Once the installation is complete, you should be able to play Roblox games directly from your browser.

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Method 3: Using Linux (Advanced)

For advanced users, if your Chromebook supports Linux (Beta), you can install Roblox via Linux.

  1. Enable Linux (Beta):
  • Open “Settings”.
  • Find “Linux (Beta)” and turn it on.
  1. Install Wine:
  • Open the Linux terminal.
  • Install Wine by typing: sudo apt-get install wine.
  1. Download Roblox Player:
  • Download the Roblox Player installer from the Roblox website.
  1. Install Roblox with Wine:
  • In the terminal, navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Roblox Player installer.
  • Run the installer with Wine by typing: wine RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe.
  1. Launch Roblox:
  • After installation, you can launch Roblox from Wine.

By following these steps, you should be able to enjoy Roblox on your Chromebook. If you encounter any issues, make sure your Chromebook’s operating system is up to date and that you have sufficient permissions and storage space.