How to Run Minecraft on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a Chromebook user and love playing Minecraft, you may think it’s not possible to run the game on your device. However, there’s a workaround that involves installing Linux on your Chromebook. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of enabling developer mode, installing Linux, and finally getting Minecraft up and running on your Chromebook.

How to Run Minecraft on Your Chromebook

Chromebooks are not typically designed for gaming, but with a few extra steps, you can enjoy Minecraft on your device. Here’s how:

1. Enable developer mode on your Chromebook

To get started, you’ll need to enter developer mode on your Chromebook. Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Just follow these steps:

1. Hold down the Esc and Refresh buttons on your Chromebook, then press the power button to enter recovery mode.
2. In recovery mode, press CTRL and D together, then enter when prompted to start developer mode.
3. Wait for your Chromebook to go into developer mode. This may take up to 20 minutes.
4. Once you see a red exclamation mark, press CTRL and D again to boot into developer mode after logging in.

2. Install Linux on your Chromebook

Now that you’re in developer mode, it’s time to install Linux on your Chromebook. Here’s how:

1. Download Crouton, a software that allows you to run Linux on your Chromebook.
2. Open the terminal on your Chromebook by pressing CTRL, ALT, and T simultaneously.
3. Type “shell” and press Enter.
4. Enter the following command: sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce
5. Wait for the Linux distribution to be installed on your Chromebook. It may take some time.
6. Once the installation is complete, enter the command: sudo startxfce4

3. Play Minecraft on your Chromebook

Now that Linux is set up on your Chromebook, it’s time to install and play Minecraft. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Linux terminal with CTRL, ALT, and T.
2. Install Java by typing the following command: sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre
3. Switch back to Chrome OS by pressing the key combination again.
4. Visit the Minecraft download page using Chrome, and download the Minecraft installer for Debian/Ubuntu.
5. Switch back to Linux and open the File Manager. Go to the Downloads folder, right-click on the Minecraft installer, and select “Allow the file to run as a program”.
6. Run the Minecraft installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
7. Once the installation is finished, open the app drawer in the Linux folder and click on the Minecraft launcher.
8. Login with your Minecraft credentials and start playing!

Please note that you’ll need a Mojang account to play Minecraft. If you don’t already have one, you can create a new account on the Minecraft website.

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This guide is about how to run Minecraft on your Chromebook by installing Linux.

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions on enabling developer mode, installing Linux, and playing Minecraft on a Chromebook. It’s helpful for Chromebook users who want to enjoy Minecraft on their device.