How to Easily Install .APK Apps on Your Chromebook

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  • @MergeDroid
    @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +5

    ✨ Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨
    Linux commands that I show in the video:
    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y
    sudo apt install adb -y
    adb devices
    adb install FILE NAME.apk

  • @shauno169
    @shauno169 Місяць тому +3

    People like this deserve a medal. Thanks for a clear and concise video! I'll be checking your other vids out now

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      Thanks! 🥉 Glad to help and hope you find some of the other Chromebook and ChromeOS content on the channel as useful ✅

  • @iambornbad
    @iambornbad 5 місяців тому +7

    Precise, straight to the point, helps people in the comments, that's the type of UA-camrs we need ❤️ Love from France (I've already done everything without knowing so i was confused in the process)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you 😎 Glad to help and greetings to 🇫🇷! I've replied to your other comment too. Hope you'll check out more Chromebook content on the channel and consider a sub if it looks good ✅

  • @Deeg504
    @Deeg504 4 місяці тому +4

    i followed first steps of the terminal shown in 2:11, after this I still don't have a developer option

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      Does your Chromebook have a MediaTek processor?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      Is your Chromebook up to date with the latest ChromeOS build do you know (right now it'll be v127 or v128)?

    • @Deeg504
      @Deeg504 4 місяці тому +3

      @@MergeDroid Hello, I figured it out. I wasn’t able to do it at first using the terminal. Instead, I enabled developer mode by powering off the chrome book and pressing esc, arrow, and power button from there I just repeated the terminal steps and it worked.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      @Deeg504 ah right, I wasn't aware that was a thing - thanks, I'll check it out.

    • @MichaelCerx
      @MichaelCerx 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid ay merge, i am on chrome os flex do i have any way to install de apk?

  • @rejieaguirre4279
    @rejieaguirre4279 5 місяців тому +5

    Is it normal after turn on/install and set up linux, i dont have : develop android apps > enable adb debugging. Using HP Chromebook 11 G5

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      Is it managed by a school?

    • @cierra3359
      @cierra3359 5 місяців тому +1

      mine is the same and its my personal chromebook

    • @cierra3359
      @cierra3359 5 місяців тому

      acer chromebook spin 311

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      Hmm, MediaTek MT8183 processor?

    • @cierra3359
      @cierra3359 5 місяців тому

      I'm not sure what that means?

  • @Mokezito
    @Mokezito 3 дні тому +1

    Hello man, how are you? I hope so, so, I did this same process a few months ago and it worked, 2 days ago I had to restore my chromebook, and I did the same process again to install an apk that I need but this time the message appears "adb: failed to install s.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS: INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS: Failed to extract native libraries, res=-113]" I honestly don't know what happened, I'm using exactly the same apk as before, I had saved it on my pendrive, can you help me?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 дні тому +1

      Hi, I'm OK thanks, hope you are too but sorry to hear about this situation. Can I ask, which Chromebook model and processor is this on? Did you have the APK locally in the Linux Files directory for the install I assume? Plenty of free space on your Chromebook?

  • @RAKADFam
    @RAKADFam 2 місяці тому +1

    When I put in the first two commands, the "develop android apps" doesn't show up, do I need to put in the other three commands as well?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Just follow steps as outlined in order. However if you have a MediaTek or AMD based Chromebook some people are seeing issues. Also, just to check, you are on the Stable channel?

  • @Clown_Shingles
    @Clown_Shingles 8 днів тому

    Im on the step that lets me install but all I get is "no devices/emulators found"

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  8 днів тому +2

      Did all previous steps work OK? Are you the 'owner' account on the Chromebook? If possible mention your Chromebook model and processor.

  • @blacksquidward8621
    @blacksquidward8621 Місяць тому +1

    i keep getting the bash abd command not found please help.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      Are you on the Stable channel build of ChromeOS? Did the steps before work OK?

    • @blacksquidward8621
      @blacksquidward8621 Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid yeah all the steps before that one worked, im on chromebook 315

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      @@blacksquidward8621 Did you get the message on the login screen correctly 3:04 ?

  • @pimpinlucky1
    @pimpinlucky1 Місяць тому

    quick question, once you enable linux , do you just run the last command terminal for any and all apk's you want to install?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +2

      Yes you should just be able to run the install command, obviously having the APK file in the Linux directory as well.

    • @pimpinlucky1
      @pimpinlucky1 Місяць тому

      @MergeDroid ok so just to clarify I don't have to switch to Linux every time ?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +2

      @pimpinlucky1 'enabling' the Linux functionality is a one time thing, once it's enabled you've setup the Linux Terminal and it's available as and when you need it on your Chromebook.

    • @pimpinlucky1
      @pimpinlucky1 Місяць тому +1

      @MergeDroid ok nice thanks for all of your help , I got a new Chromebook and was kind of iffy if I was going to be tied down to the play store apps.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      @pimpinlucky1 no problem, glad to help. Please check the channel for more Chromebook content and consider the all important subscribe if it looks good 👍

  • @Oniichan1314
    @Oniichan1314 4 місяці тому +1

    i dont know but i dont have a file to put on,adb install FILE NAME.apk

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      That's the APK file you're trying to install.

  • @epicknights292
    @epicknights292 6 місяців тому +2

    It just says no devices/emulators found please help

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      What step is that at?

    • @epicknights292
      @epicknights292 6 місяців тому +1

      In the adb devices step

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      @epicknights292 tried a restart? Logged in and doing this as the 'owner' account on the Chromebook?

    • @epicknights292
      @epicknights292 6 місяців тому

      ​@@MergeDroidyes I already tried it
      It never shows me the allow debugging option

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      @@epicknights292 How many user accounts do you have on your Chromebook?

  • @delicemina1609
    @delicemina1609 7 місяців тому +1

    But how to download solidworks on it? Is that a app for downloading or what, i need more information.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +2

      Hi, thanks for finding this video, I think you came via my TikTok?
      For the app 'eDrawings' by the developer 'SolidWorks', the method I show you in this video could be helpful as it's one of those apps that you can find on the Google PlayStore on an Android phone, but not on a Chromebook. To get hold of the APK itself for the app I think you'd have to either:
      1.) Search for it online, there are various sites hosting APKs, but you need to be careful and ensure you trust.
      OR
      2.) You can investigate ways to extract the APK from your your Android phone's install.
      Keeping all this in mind it won't guarantee the app will run well on a Chromebook, as there may be a reason the developer doesn't provide it in the first place, such as it not scaling, but hopefully worth checking out.

  • @malcontent_1
    @malcontent_1 4 місяці тому

    I'm curious about the steps to check for apk updates which are installed in the Linux container this way. Have you covered that elsewhere? Thx.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, as far as I'm aware you'd need to do this manually and install a new version as nothing will be picked up through the Play Store.

    • @malcontent_1
      @malcontent_1 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MergeDroid hmph, indeed. I feared as much, since an apk is not a filetype I'd expect to be updated via adb w/ the apt command. Thanks - newly subscribed.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +2

      @malcontent_1 sorry to only confirm that, but great news on the sub - welcome along!

  • @dylanbonavico8806
    @dylanbonavico8806 19 днів тому

    oof my chromebook says unable to locate package adp after the sudo apt install adp -y command

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  19 днів тому +2

      Worth double checking you've moved the package to the correct location you're expecting in the Linux Files area and remember it's case sensitive. To make life easy consider renaming the package to a.apk or something short and easy 👍

    • @dylanbonavico8806
      @dylanbonavico8806 19 днів тому

      @ i found out it was the owner who started the process of this tutorial and then kept the linux environment open on their account, so i removed it from their account with adb debugging still activated. then the prompt worked

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  19 днів тому +1

      @dylanbonavico8806 ah good stuff, glad you're sorted ✅

  • @mdluk199
    @mdluk199 7 місяців тому +1

    This is very helpful. I've got an IPTV app I'd like to run on my Chromebook so will have a go at sideloading it 👍

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +2

      Cool, glad to help. Let us know how it goes 🤞

    • @mdluk199
      @mdluk199 6 місяців тому +1

      @@MergeDroid working perfectly thanks 👍

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      @mdluk199 great result!

  • @Foudouoff
    @Foudouoff 2 місяці тому +1

    bro i got this mess -bash adb : commend not found

  • @puxcoq23
    @puxcoq23 2 місяці тому +1

    Sorry but it says no such file or directory

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +2

      Don't worry, double check what you've typed and also it's case sensitive in Linux, so perhaps you have a mismatch there? Let us know.

    • @puxcoq23
      @puxcoq23 2 місяці тому

      ​@@MergeDroid Yeah I did it with caps but it says update version code what do I need to do?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      @@puxcoq23 1.) Can you show me what you've typed before you get that?
      2.) Do you mean you now no longer get the "no such file or directory message?
      Thanks!

    • @puxcoq23
      @puxcoq23 2 місяці тому

      ​@@MergeDroidI have sent a whole long text but it keeps deleting it self can I send it to you some how in a pic?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      @@puxcoq23 Sure, try a message on X or Instagram.

  • @abeniyibgeta
    @abeniyibgeta 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much I watch so many videos

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +2

      Brilliant, glad it helped. Hope you're enjoying more of the videos on the channel here too 👍

  • @Oxide53115
    @Oxide53115 Місяць тому

    is this ADB action required every time you want to install an APK? Cause i just enabled developer mode on my chromebook and it does the same

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +2

      Hi, in the method I show you get the check box that should keep it allowed. If you've moved to the Developer channel build it may be different, not sure.

    • @Oxide53115
      @Oxide53115 Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid oh dam so i enabled developer mode for no good reason while i can just install APKs this way. As my device is vulnerable now and prob voids warranty

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      @Oxide53115 won't impact warranty at all, you could just put it back on Stable channel, but it'll Power Wash to do that so you'd have to backup first of course.

  • @OfficialLiquidLethargy
    @OfficialLiquidLethargy 4 місяці тому

    Mote of your time, if you please; I did this in the exact same way as you did, yet it tells me that there is no such file or directory. Yes, I made sure it was in the Linux files, I did the commands, even deleted and redownloaded the file I'm trying to install, yet all I get is a "no such file or directory". Any pointers?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      No worries. Linux is case sensitive, so could it be something as simple as you're not 100% matching the case of the file name or path? Just a quick first check.

    • @OfficialLiquidLethargy
      @OfficialLiquidLethargy 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid would it be helpful to include the folder it's inside of in Linux downloads while inputting the command? if so, how would i write it (I'm still new to all this, i'm sorry)
      EDIT: I did check to make sure it's in the correct place and that I'm typing it how the file is named, yet I'm still coming to the same result.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      @@OfficialLiquidLethargy Easiest thing is just drop the APK directly in the Linux Files folder as I show/did, then you don't have to include any extra navigation etc. You can always move the APK afterwards if you prefer to keep it in a sub folder. Hope that helps 👍

    • @OfficialLiquidLethargy
      @OfficialLiquidLethargy 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid alright, I'll try that, thank you

    • @OfficialLiquidLethargy
      @OfficialLiquidLethargy 4 місяці тому +1

      That worked just fine, thank you !

  • @NotABotGamesSon
    @NotABotGamesSon 6 днів тому

    it does not shoe the android app thing in the developer options pls help ASAP

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 днів тому +1

      What Chromebook model and processor please? Are you the 'owner' account?

    • @NotABotGamesSon
      @NotABotGamesSon 5 днів тому

      im using levano asus chromebook

    • @NotABotGamesSon
      @NotABotGamesSon 5 днів тому +1

      @@MergeDroid oh wait i found it lol sorry

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 днів тому +1

      @@NotABotGamesSon Your query is about an error seen on two separate Chromebooks, one from Asus, one from Lenovo (?)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 днів тому +1

      @@NotABotGamesSon Ah, great news! Glad you're sorted!

  • @koopaa-
    @koopaa- 5 місяців тому +1

    Great tutorial made everything super easy to understand, however i do have one question. Is it okay to now uninstall linux or do i need to keep it for the app?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +2

      Glad it helped. You'll need to keep the Linux environment to keep using the app. Please do check out some more of the Chromebook content on the channel if you found this one useful and consider a sub if it looks good 👍

  • @Alexis_473
    @Alexis_473 2 місяці тому

    Why is the little pop up not showing when I reset?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Does your account use a PIN or password to login?

  • @azhariqbalazhar
    @azhariqbalazhar 2 дні тому

    I am trying to install zoom apk app by APKPure app. It requires me to enable Chrome OS developer mode. How to fix it ? Is it mandatory to do that?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 дні тому +2

      If you can follow the process in this video it should avoid needing to use the Dev Channel build. For Zoom though, why not use the version from the Google Play Store for Chromebooks?

    • @azhariqbalazhar
      @azhariqbalazhar 2 дні тому +1

      @MergeDroid actually Zoom for chromebook doesn't have all features of android app such as annotation tools are missing from chromebook version. I followed this video and installed android app successfully now, and I also removed the chromebook Zoom extension. Problem solved.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 дні тому +2

      @ Brilliant! Glad it worked and you can take advantage of the extra features now. Please do check the channel from more Chromebook and ChromeOS content and consider that all important "subscribe" if it looks good to you!

    • @azhariqbalazhar
      @azhariqbalazhar 2 дні тому

      @MergeDroid just to clarify, i didn't use APKPURE app. After following all steps in this video, I have downloaded app directly from Zoom website and installed it using commands.

  • @TeardropAnimationInc.
    @TeardropAnimationInc. 28 днів тому

    Mines has a problem, it says
    "failed to install Old.apk: Failure"
    Any way to fix?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  28 днів тому +1

      Are you able to re download the APK just to check no issues with it? Have you installed any other APK successfully?

    • @TeardropAnimationInc.
      @TeardropAnimationInc. 27 днів тому

      @@MergeDroid I uninstalled a app I had that was preventing me

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  27 днів тому +1

      Sorry, do you mean the original problem is solved?

    • @TeardropAnimationInc.
      @TeardropAnimationInc. 27 днів тому +1

      @@MergeDroid yes.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  27 днів тому +1

      Nice 👌

  • @SilverBackGorilla23
    @SilverBackGorilla23 3 місяці тому

    adb devices doesnt work for me and sudo apt install -y doesn't work either 😢

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi, sorry to hear. What version of ChromeOS is your Chromebook running and do you know the processor?

  • @istandwithmaple
    @istandwithmaple 2 місяці тому

    I didn't get the develop andorid apps message option after the 1st two commands. Does this have anything to do with me being in developer mode?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi, do you mean your Chromebook is already on the dev channel for its build of ChromeOS?

    • @istandwithmaple
      @istandwithmaple 2 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid Yes.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, likely it. You can just use that method to install the apps if you're already in the Dev channel.

    • @istandwithmaple
      @istandwithmaple 2 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid but whenever i try to open the apk files it says i can't install aswell

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      @@istandwithmaple Do you know what build of ChromeOS you're running? Also if you know your Chromebook model and/or the processor?

  • @evanshandroski4496
    @evanshandroski4496 2 місяці тому

    mine just says
    Preforming streamed install
    Success
    and then thats it it doesnt open the apk file or anything

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +2

      Does the app show in your Launcher?

    • @evanshandroski4496
      @evanshandroski4496 2 місяці тому

      @ sorry for the dumb question but where exactly is that

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      @evanshandroski4496 no worries, click down on the circle in the bottom right of the screen to open the launcher and see all your apps, or hit the physical key on the keyboard (where Caps Lock would be on a traditional laptop).

  • @thomassetzer
    @thomassetzer 5 місяців тому

    I’m getting a Chromebook I just want to install linex on it so just follow this video ?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +2

      Hi, cool, which Chromebook are you getting? If you just want to turn on the Linux Terminal functionality within ChromeOS, yes follow the first steps I show here. If you mean you want to replace ChromeOS with Linux that's something else.

  • @taigarouteprotestor
    @taigarouteprotestor 4 місяці тому

    I can't turn the ADB debugging on i click on it the entire time nothing happened

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +2

      Is that when still in ChromeOS or after the reboot where you get the message to accept?

    • @taigarouteprotestor
      @taigarouteprotestor 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid I can show you

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому

      @adreamworksemployee OK, sure...

  • @kuro_100
    @kuro_100 6 місяців тому +1

    $ adb install firefox.apk
    error: device offline
    Performing Push Install
    adb: error: failed to get feature set: device offline
    this is the error i get, lenovo 300e chromebook gen2 with AMD processor

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info. One check, did you run the update steps when enabling the Linux Terminal?

  • @jaysoncalong3498
    @jaysoncalong3498 2 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOUUUUU !!! 100% FERFECT

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Great stuff, glad to help. Enjoy your apps and please do check out some more of the Chromebook and ChromeOS content on the channel!

  • @ashtonwoodturnings225
    @ashtonwoodturnings225 7 місяців тому

    So you can't install f-droid via chrome and use that in android ?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +2

      F-Ddoid relies on an APK of itself to be installed, so you could follow the method in this video to install F-Droid on your Chromebook.

  • @anthonyk
    @anthonyk Місяць тому

    So will this work on any apk from the internet trying to get anilab to work

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      As long as your Chromebook supports the Google Play Store already this should allow you to install any APK. How well that APK works on a Chromebook, especially the larger screen is the thing to consider.

  • @JairoMendozaAnimations
    @JairoMendozaAnimations 7 місяців тому +1

    Are You Going To Review On Another Chromebook Detachable Tablet?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +2

      Hi - I nearly went for a deal on the Lenovo Duet 3 the other day, but instead decided to go for the 15.6 inch convertible Lenovo Chromebook that you may have seen my unboxing and initial impressions on - ua-cam.com/video/Wbp4WGXPOMg/v-deo.html You may remember I showed the ASUS CM30 Detachable in my Google Event video, it's in the US but I'm hoping we may see it here in the UK too as I'd really like to see how they've improved on the Detachable CL3/CM3 that I reviewed (here: ua-cam.com/video/uVSGl5jchPw/v-deo.html)

    • @JairoMendozaAnimations
      @JairoMendozaAnimations 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MergeDroid Okay

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +1

      @Lococrazy300 are you interested in getting one?

    • @JairoMendozaAnimations
      @JairoMendozaAnimations 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MergeDroid I will find out. But I still have a MacBook And A School Chromebook

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  7 місяців тому +1

      That's good, you can wait and see what gets released and whether anything is worth investing in.

  • @cha1008
    @cha1008 5 місяців тому

    I don't get the ADB debugging.I don't know why I doesn't getting it.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi, is there an error message you get on your Chromebook and at what stage?

    • @mustaahmed4391
      @mustaahmed4391 5 місяців тому

      Same problem after using the second command nothing appeared on the linux development environment

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому

      Thanks. Which Chromebook model do you have out of interest and do you know the processor?

    • @mustaahmed4391
      @mustaahmed4391 5 місяців тому

      ​@@MergeDroidlenovo 300e 2nd gen
      Mediatik processor

    • @mustaahmed4391
      @mustaahmed4391 5 місяців тому

      Sorry its 300e only

  • @jackdelaney4780
    @jackdelaney4780 5 місяців тому

    What if i didnt press always allow from this computer

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      You might get promoted again on next install. Has the APK you were installing worked successfully?

    • @jackdelaney4780
      @jackdelaney4780 5 місяців тому

      @MergeDroid No and I am the only person on the chromebook and I am the owner

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      @@jackdelaney4780 Thanks for confirming. I think you should be able to repeat that step (#5). In saying no, that the install hasn't worked - did you get a particular error message or what behaviour are you seeing(?)

    • @jackdelaney4780
      @jackdelaney4780 5 місяців тому

      @MergeDroid it said something about to many devices so I'll try fix it now

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      @@jackdelaney4780 OK, fingers crossed 🤞

  • @yashwasnik3932
    @yashwasnik3932 Місяць тому

    please make a video on how to uninstall app which is allready install through linux ( the apps which are installed like above method), i have tried uninstalling the app through normal method but in app drawer it shows linux app in place of the uninstalled app

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +2

      A quick way, if you don't need anything else in your Linux setup, is just to 'turn off' the Linux Terminal, which essentially deletes the Linux VM, so you'd of course loose anything else you installed or saved in it. Does that help you?

    • @mtzyzy
      @mtzyzy Місяць тому

      ​@@MergeDroid i have 3 apps Apk installed using this method you shown, how to uninstall only one of them..
      Obviously i want to keep the remaining two

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @@mtzyzy Hi, glad it worked for you. If you click down on the launcher in the bottom right of your screen in ChromeOS and view the app, tap two fingers on it to double click, does it give the "Uninstall" option?

  • @YourAvarageYoutuber723
    @YourAvarageYoutuber723 4 місяці тому

    Its stuck on performing streamed install

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      Maybe an issue with your APK (?)

  • @FredrikJadersten
    @FredrikJadersten 2 місяці тому

    Hi! I presume id need to get the emulator-5554 to get listed as offline, now it just says *devices*, whats the command or what to do to get that offline? Thanks!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Can you repeat the step before?

    • @FredrikJadersten
      @FredrikJadersten 2 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid i did everything after this tutorial ua-cam.com/video/Lcg9UQUNqOQ/v-deo.html and when i typ in "adb devices" it shows me that the emulator is just listed as "devices" and not offline like it shows in the video, thats the only thing that i can tell tahst different and im guessing that it maybe that problem that doesnt allow me to install my APK file

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +2

      @FredrikJadersten do you know your Chromebook model and processor? Some issues in the comments with some MediaTek based ones when following this.

    • @FredrikJadersten
      @FredrikJadersten 2 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid Dont know so cant really answer that.. The device im using is the Acer chromebook spin 513

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi, if you open the Settings app, then About ChromeOS on the bottom left, then Diagnostics, at the top you'll see your processor name.

  • @嘎抓-n1e
    @嘎抓-n1e 4 місяці тому

    The last step is that the window does not pop up, but it shows success. Go to the file and open it. It shows that you want to open the developer.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      2:54 - did you see this message?

  • @darkboy1348
    @darkboy1348 5 місяців тому +2

    thank you so much you are a legend

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad to help. Please also be a legend and consider a sub for more Chromebook content like this 👊

    • @Lazy-kv4kb
      @Lazy-kv4kb 3 місяці тому +1

      low standards for legends in this participation trophy era

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      Yikes 🤯

  • @MadienZemo
    @MadienZemo 5 місяців тому

    for me it say failed ( install_failed_version_downgrade)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому

      Do you know your Chromebook model and processor? At what point does it fail with that message?

    • @iambornbad
      @iambornbad 5 місяців тому

      ​@@MergeDroid it also happens when I'm trying to install the apk (adb install .apk)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +3

      @kiraqueen1463 can you test another APK file to see if it happens to all or just that first one?

    • @iambornbad
      @iambornbad 5 місяців тому

      @@MergeDroid Yes it was only that apk, it's ok I'll have it on my phone, thanks again 🫡

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому +1

      Ah OK, no worries. Let me know if you get to test for sure.

  • @nilikumari7513
    @nilikumari7513 6 місяців тому +1

    Very very helpful thank you🎉❤😮😊😅

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому +1

      Brilliant, glad to help! Please check out some more of the Chromebook and ChromeOS content on the channel including more 'How to' guides and consider a sub if it looks good to you 😀

  • @kinta12888
    @kinta12888 4 місяці тому

    Press ESC + Refresh button + Power Button at the same time to turn on developer mode for Mediatek devices

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому

      I wouldn't recommend that - you'll enter Recovery Mode?

  • @HerbertHotzendorf
    @HerbertHotzendorf 5 днів тому

    command not found

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 днів тому +1

      What Chromebook model and processor are you using please?

  • @Kittycatsamuraii
    @Kittycatsamuraii 4 місяці тому

    I didn't get develop android apps please help

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      Are you the only account on the Chromebook? Do you know the processor?

    • @Kittycatsamuraii
      @Kittycatsamuraii 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid i have AMD processor

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. Is your account the only one on the Chromebook? What version of ChromeOS is your Chromebook running?

    • @Kittycatsamuraii
      @Kittycatsamuraii 4 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid yes its the only one.and my chromeos is Version 128.0.6613.163 (Official Build) (64-bit)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Can you update to 130? Not sure it'll change this though 😔

  • @WilliamKimera
    @WilliamKimera 2 місяці тому

    I can’t see “Develop Android Apps”

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +2

      Hi, what Chromebook and processor please? Are you on the stable channel?

    • @WilliamKimera
      @WilliamKimera 2 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroidI have now changed to developer channel (unstable)
      My chrome book is c740

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 місяці тому +1

      Ah, you won't see it if you're on the Dev channel. This method is to avoid needing to do that.

  • @blankslat
    @blankslat 4 місяці тому

    Thanks man!!!....you are best...TBH...🙂‍↕

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому

      Ahh, too kind! Please do check out some more of the Chornebook content on the channel and consider that all important sub if it looks good 😎

  • @epicgameslasher6611
    @epicgameslasher6611 4 місяці тому

    hello i did all the of the steps but after it had said error: no devices/emulators found is there anyway to fix this?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, did the message on the login screen I show show up for you OK?

  • @MarvMarv_2012
    @MarvMarv_2012 5 місяців тому

    Thx It Worked

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому

      Brilliant, glad it worked for you. Thanks for commenting. Hope you'll check out some more of the Chromebook content on the channel and please consider a sub if it looks good 👍

  • @kingjaffu
    @kingjaffu 6 місяців тому

    Magic, thanks!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  6 місяців тому

      Brilliant, glad it helped. Thanks for commenting. Please do check out some more of the Chromebook content on the channel and consider a sub if it looks good 👍

  • @CyberRexNova
    @CyberRexNova 3 місяці тому

    That's why I want to be able to install apk files cuz I can't get play store:(

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      Guessing sadly it either means your Chromebook is quite old (before the Play Store was supported), so wouldn't run apps well anyway or perhaps you have ChromeOS Flex installed, so again no Play Store support. Sorry. Any chance of upgrading/replacing your Chromebook in the near future if there was a good deal?

  • @its_pndx8846
    @its_pndx8846 Місяць тому

    Bro sudo apt-get uptade not working

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому +1

      You have a typo above, 'uptade', double check you're not using that?

  • @user_0815
    @user_0815 4 місяці тому

    thanks man

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome 😎 Enjoy your app(s) and do check out more of the Chromebook and ChromeOS content on the channel if it looks good to you 👍

  • @ElpaJero-w4e
    @ElpaJero-w4e 4 місяці тому +9

    Did bro really said easily?

  • @MichaelScotttlol
    @MichaelScotttlol Місяць тому +1

    sooo i love you

  • @imjustgrayson
    @imjustgrayson Місяць тому

    no working!!!1!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      OK, but why comment just that? Would you like help? You need to let us know what stage you're at, the error you're seeing and ideally your Chromebook model and processor if you would like help to try and troubleshoot. Please also review the other comments for similar scenarios.

    • @imjustgrayson
      @imjustgrayson Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid yes i would like help.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @@imjustgrayson No problem, can you confirm any of the points mentioned? E.g. At what stage are you hitting an issue and do you get an error message?

    • @imjustgrayson
      @imjustgrayson Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid i hitted a issue after the "adb install file name.apk"

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @@imjustgrayson OK, so you're quite far. Is there a particular error message? Please be aware/remember that Linux is cAsE sEnSiTiVe, perhaps do as I did in the video, rename your APK to something very short, and perhaps make it lowercase for ease.

  • @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc
    @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc Місяць тому

    sudo apt-get update

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      I replied to your other comment, I think this is a duplicate.

    • @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc
      @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid it wont work btw

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc what Chromebook and processor?

    • @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc
      @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid chrome book from Asus and I don't know what processor

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @@ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc Fairly modern, you already have the Google Play Store right? If it's too old and doesn't have it I'm afraid you can't install apps.

  • @Domorobloxplays
    @Domorobloxplays Місяць тому

    develop for android apps dont apper im in stable chanle

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      What processor do you have in your Chromebook?

    • @Domorobloxplays
      @Domorobloxplays Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3350 @ 1.10GHz (2 threads, 2.40GHz)

    • @Domorobloxplays
      @Domorobloxplays Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3350 @ 1.10GHz (2 threads, 2.40GHz

    • @Domorobloxplays
      @Domorobloxplays Місяць тому

      a Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3350 @ 1.10GHz (2 threads, 2.40GHz processor

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      @Domorobloxplays does that model have the Play Store? Think it's too old?

  • @Incognito_Blue
    @Incognito_Blue 3 місяці тому

    how do i repair my toilet?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому

      That's a good question.....and probably not answered in this video, sorry!

    • @Incognito_Blue
      @Incognito_Blue 3 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid wait serious question now, i entered the file name, and it said success. But it didn't pull up a seperate window like yours did. what do i do?

    • @Incognito_Blue
      @Incognito_Blue 3 місяці тому

      i'm trying to install geometry dash full version but when it said success, i clicked on the search at the bottom left and it didn't show up. it only came up with an app called: "vim"

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      Just seen this reply. Is Vim new? What is it?

    • @Incognito_Blue
      @Incognito_Blue 3 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid i don't know
      it's logo has a green background with the silver letters that spell Vim

  • @cobaltsmemes2627
    @cobaltsmemes2627 Місяць тому

    when i was trying to download an apk, it says this. “failed to install [name].apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE: Downgrade detected: Update version code 1710 is older than current 1726]

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      It's an app you already have installed?

    • @cobaltsmemes2627
      @cobaltsmemes2627 14 днів тому +1

      @@MergeDroid yeah just figured it out a while ago! you were right lol, sorry!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  14 днів тому +1

      @cobaltsmemes2627 no worries, glad you're sorted 👍

  • @ayonine
    @ayonine 5 місяців тому

    adb install hitman.apk
    error: device unauthorized.
    This adb server's $ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set
    Try 'adb kill-server' if that seems wrong.
    Otherwise check for a confirmation dialog on your device.
    Performing Push Install
    adb: error: failed to get feature set: device unauthorized.
    This adb server's $ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set
    Try 'adb kill-server' if that seems wrong.
    Otherwise check for a confirmation dialog on your device.
    i get this error message, please what to do

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks for posting. Did you try the command it suggests, "db kill-server" ? Also, can you confirm your Chromebook model and processor if possible?

    • @ElizabethAgyirie-gk9li
      @ElizabethAgyirie-gk9li 5 місяців тому

      The sudobaptget update said bash sudo command not found

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  5 місяців тому

      Can you try it again and double check it's typed 100 percent correctly? I can't see why that wouldn't work really.

  • @HarryHauVo
    @HarryHauVo 3 місяці тому

    I cannot find Develop Android apps on my Acer Chromebook R13 (Mediatek) 🥲
    ChromeOS Version 126.0.6478.256 btw

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi, what version of ChromeOS are you running and does that Chromebook have the Google Play Store? I think it's an older model right?

    • @HarryHauVo
      @HarryHauVo 3 місяці тому

      @@MergeDroid it’s running Chrome OS version 126 and have the Google Play Store

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      @HarryHauVo thanks. Related, can you update to ChromeOS 129? Is your account the only one on the Chromebook and therefore the 'owner'?

    • @HarryHauVo
      @HarryHauVo 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MergeDroid I have only one account on that and the Chrome OS 126 is the latest update 😓. Thank you btw

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 місяці тому +1

      @HarryHauVo no worries. In some of the other comments Chromebooks with AMD/MediaTek processors have run into some issues. I think your Chromebook has hit the end of its update life too, shouldn't really be the problem here but may not help things unfortunately. Your other solution may be having to move it to the Dev channel.

  • @Smearyfox
    @Smearyfox 12 днів тому

    For me it said -bash: abd: command not found

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  12 днів тому +1

      Did the steps before work successfully? What model Chromebook and processor if you know?

  • @veiledkashmiri
    @veiledkashmiri Місяць тому

    its coming up with bash adb command not found

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      After which command?

    • @veiledkashmiri
      @veiledkashmiri Місяць тому

      @@MergeDroid 'adb install .apk'

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      It's case sensitive so check the lower and upper cases you use match the file name. Easy tip, rename the file to something easy like a.apk

  • @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc
    @ConstantinPadurariu-pg4mc Місяць тому

    sudo apt-get update

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Місяць тому

      Having a problem with it?