How to install Roblox on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Roblox on your Chromebook. While this tutorial focuses on the mobile version of Roblox, it's important to note that it comes with keyboard controls, making it more accessible for Chromebook users.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure that your Chromebook meets the following requirements:

  • Your Chromebook must have an Intel or AMD CPU. Unfortunately, this tutorial is not compatible with ARM64 architecture CPUs.
  • Your Chromebook must support Linux Apps (Crostini).
  • You need to have the correct APK of Roblox in your Linux Files in your file manager.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Roblox on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

  1. Go to your system settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the developer section, choose to set up Linux
  4. Turn on Linux

2. Install Required Components

Now that Linux apps are enabled, we'll run several commands in the terminal to install the necessary components. Open a terminal session from your app menu and run the following commands:

1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) flatpak install --user https://sober.vinegarhq.org/sober.flatpakref
5) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

Each of these commands serves a specific purpose:

  • The first command updates your Linux app repositories.
  • The second installs Flatpak, a utility for software deployment and package management.
  • The third adds the official Flathub repository to your Chromebook.
  • The fourth installs Sober, the application we'll use to run Roblox.
  • The final command sets the necessary permissions for a tool required to launch the application.

3. Launch Roblox

Once you've completed these steps, Roblox should be installed on your Chromebook. You can now launch it from your application menu.

Additional Information

Here are some important points to keep in mind:

  • This method installs the mobile version of Roblox, but it includes keyboard controls for a better experience on Chromebooks.
  • Make sure the Roblox APK file is in your Linux Files in your file manager before starting this process.
  • If you encounter any issues, double-check that your Chromebook meets the system requirements and that you've followed each step carefully.

For more detailed information, please refer to the following resources:

If you're interested in learning more about Chromebooks and their capabilities, check out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.

We hope this guide helps you get Roblox up and running on your Chromebook. Happy gaming!

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