EQUIPEngadget · 2h ago
How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook
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ChromeOS devices now support the installation of Android applications from sources outside the official Google Play Store. This capability allows business travelers to utilize specialized enterprise software not typically available through standard consumer channels.
- 01Chromebooks can now sideload Android APK files to expand software versatility for mobile professionals
- 02Users are no longer restricted to applications hosted exclusively on the Google Play Store
- 03Installation of third party software enables access to niche productivity tools and legacy business apps
- 04Enterprise users must follow specific system configurations to enable these external application installations
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