With the help of the Google Play Store you can download Android apps on your Chromebook. You don’t need to use any workaround to use Google Play Store as it is officially available from Google. However, many users often experience issues with the Play Store on Chromebook. For instance, users can’t download apps from the Google Play Store app or the Play Store randomly stops functioning. Some even get error codes 7, 8, or downloading pending, etc., while using the Store. If you are experiencing a similar issue with the Play Store, try the following solutions to fix this problem on your Chromebook. Show
Content1. Check Compatibility With Your ChromebookCurrently, Google Play Store doesn’t work on all Chromebooks. It’s available on some laptops only. If you don’t see the Google Play Store app on your Chromebook or it appears grayed out, you must first investigate whether your Chromebook supports Google Play Store or not. Check this official list to see if you can install Android apps on your laptop. 2. Restart Your ChromebookThe first thing that you must do if Google Play Store isn’t working properly on your Chromebook is to restart it. However, you shouldn’t just close the lid and open it up back again. You will have to restart the Chromebook in a proper manner as shown below.
3. Check Internet ConnectionIf the Google Play Store screen appears blank or apps don’t seem to load, there could be an issue with the Chromebook’s internet connection. To confirm, launch the Chrome browser and open any website. If the website also doesn’t open, then definitely your internet is to be blamed. Try using a different Wi-Fi connection or connect using your mobile’s hotspot. 4. Enable Play Store on Your Chromebook
Furthermore, please note that not all apps will work with your Chromebook. If an app doesn’t show up when you search for it or it says incompatible, that means it can’t run on your device. Note: If you don’t see the Play Store option, then either your Chromebook doesn’t support it or it has been disabled by your Chromebook’s administrator at your school or workplace. 5. Sign Out of Guest AccountsIf you are logged in as a guest user, then you cannot install or uninstall apps from your Chromebook, as the Google Play Store will not show up in the Guest profiles. You must log out and sign in to a normal profile to use a Google account. To sign out of the Guest profile, click on time at the bottom-right corner and hit the “Exit guest” button. 6. Create a New User ProfileIf nothing seems to fix the Play Store not working on your Chromebook, you must create a new user profile on your device and try using Google Play Store in it.
7. Clear Cache for Google Play StoreSimilar to Android, you must try clearing cache for Google Play Store on Chromebook as well. This is a well-known fix to resolve issues when the Play Store keeps crashing or stopping.
8. Run Chromebook DiagnosticsChrome OS offers a built-in tool to detect problems with Chromebook’s CPU, memory, or other components. You must run the “Diagnostics” tool to detect such issues as they could be affecting Play Store.
9. Check Date and TimeThe date and time must be correct on your Chromebook in order for Play Store to function properly. If your Chromebook has an incorrect date and time, you will face issues with Play Store or the apps downloaded from Play Store.
10. Uninstall Third-Party Apps or ExtensionsDid you recently install any app or extension on your Chromebook? If yes, that could be causing issues in Play Store. Try uninstalling the app or extension to see if Play Store starts working properly or not.
11. Update Chrome OSGoogle Play Store will not work properly if there’s a bug in Chrome OS or if you are using an old version. Generally, Chrome OS will download the update automatically, but you must manually check and install Chrome OS to fix issues with Play Store.
12. Update Play Store on ChromebookYou must also try updating Play Store on your Chromebook.
13. Remove Google Play StoreNext, you must try re-installing Play Store on your Chromebook. This should fix any bug that could be causing issues with Play Store.
14. Factory Reset ChromebookLastly, if nothing fixes your Play Store issue, you might want to perform a factory resetting (powerwash) on your Chromebook. Please note that this operation will erase all data on your device. So make sure to back up the data first as you will have to set up the Chromebook like a new device.
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to update Android apps on Chromebook?Open the Play Store and search for the app that you want to update. Tap/click on the “Update” button for the app. Alternatively, open the Play Store’s “Settings” and go to “Network preferences-> Auto updates”. Select “Over any network”. Will Android apps from my phone automatically install on Chromebook?No, Chromebook will not automatically download apps that are on your phone. You must download them manually on your Chromebook from the Play Store. You can, however, find the list of the apps in the Play Store’s “My apps” section. Also, please keep in mind that you might not be able to install all apps as some apps aren’t compatible with Chromebooks. Can you sideload Android apps on Chromebook?Yes, you can install Android apps without the Play Store by enabling “Developer mode” although doing this comes with various risks such as compromised security and loss of data. Another option to install non-Play Store apps on your Chromebook is to use the Linux subsystem. This comes without the two disadvantages we previously mentioned. All screenshots by Mehvish Mushtaq. Mehvish Mushtaq Mehvish is a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she's always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She's been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. Subscribe to our newsletter! Our latest tutorials delivered straight to your inbox How can I download Google Play Store on my Chromebook?Step 1: Get the Google Play Store app
At the bottom right, select the time. Select Settings . In the "Google Play Store" section, next to "Install apps and games from Google Play on your Chromebook," select Turn on.
Why is Google Play not downloading apps Chromebook?Not all Android apps work on Chromebooks. If you are using the Play Store on your Chromebook and can't find an app, the developer may have stopped the app from running on Chromebooks. To check, contact the developer.
Does Chromebook laptop have Play Store?The Google Play Store is full of amazing apps, and enabling it is fast and easy. Click on the Quick Settings panel at the bottom right of your screen. Click the Settings icon. Scroll down until you get to Google Play Store and click 'turn on'.
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