How to download roblox without developer mode

Playing your favorite game, Roblox, on Chromebook is quite achievable, but many users are only familiar with the Play Store method. In this article, I will be showing you how to play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play in 2021. You will have to follow the step-by-step guide I outlined in this post to know all you need.

You can also check my previous post where I talked about how to send messages on Roblox to your friends, and also users who are not on your friend’s list. The information on that page can come in handy too. Now, let us move to the business of today.

When you switch from using a Windows PC to Chromebook, you might encounter some difficulties with your favorite applications and games like Roblox. However, ways have been introduced to make things easier for you. If you are among those searching for how to play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play, then the information contained on this page is definitely for you.

There are many methods to do this – first with Google Play, and the others without Google Play. Though this article was intended to show you how to play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play, I think it is proper to still explain how you can do that using Google Play.

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How to Play Roblox on Chromebook in 2022

The easiest way to install Roblox on Chromebook is to download it from Google Play Store. Contrary to the information you might have gotten before about the impossibility of this method, I will like to tell you that it is now possible. Follow the steps to get Roblox installed on your Chromebook by downloading it from Play Store.

• Make sure your device is compatible with Google Play Store. Some older models of Chromebook might not support it. If your device supports Android apps, then you are good to go.
• You will need to enable the Play Store first. Go to the Quick Settings Panel at the bottom right (where the clock is), then click the Settings icon. Scroll down to Google Play Store and turn it on.
• Read and accept the terms of service and that’s it – the Play Store is active.

Now, you can download and install Roblox from the Google Play Store. Once everything is set, you can start enjoying your game.

NOTE: This is the only method that involves Google Play Store. The following are methods for users who don’t have that option available, and for those who are looking for how to play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play in 2020.

How to Play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play 2022

The following methods are how to download Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play.

Method 1 – Playing Remotely

Playing Roblox remotely from your Chromebook is another method you can use to enjoy the game on your device if it is not compatible to play Android apps. Your Chromebook can connect remotely to other computers. If you have a friend or family member who is making use of a Mac or PC with Roblox installed in it, then you can have a remote connection with their device and play the game on yours. The Roblox game itself needs to be only on the other PC, but you will have to install the Chrome web browser and Chrome Remote Desktop on both devices.

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Once you have met the above requirements, launch the Chrome Desktop app both on your Chromebook and the other computer, then you follow the instructions to connect. If you do not want to do this always, you can choose the Remote Assistance option. Otherwise, you can choose “My Computers” to set up a permanent connection. With this, Chrome Remote Desktop Host will have to be installed on the computer your device is paring with.

When you are through with all these processes, you will then be able to run Roblox remotely on your Chromebook.

Method 2 – Direct APK Installation

You can install the Roblox Android app directly from the file in two ways: sideloading or through Google’s ARC Welder app.

Sideloading

Sideloading simply means installing apps from files without using the Google Play Store. It is done on Android systems, therefore, this method can only work if your device can run Android applications. If your Chromebook does not have access to Google Play Store, there is a good chance it is also not compatible with Android.

To sideload the Roblox app on your Chromebook, follow the steps I outlined below.

• Turn on the Developer Mode on your device. This will disable OS verification, and wipe the storage of your Chromebook. Do not worry – everything on Chrome OS is already synced online. After this step, your device will display a warning screen every time it is booted. It might look scary, but the warning is easily dismissed by hitting “Ctrl+D”.
• Go to “Settings”, navigate to “Android Apps” and click “App Settings”. A new window will open. Next, go to “Security” and, under “Device Administration” enable “Unknown Sources”. This will enable you to install apps from files on the device. You will see a warning message about being careful with this kind of installation. If you want to use this method for other apps, always make sure the source you are downloading from is reliable and verified!
• Now you can install Roblox from an APK file. Download the apk file online and proceed to the next step.
• Launching APK files is not possible from the Android built-in file manager, so you will have to install another file manager app. After you have done that, open the manager, go to “Download” and find the Roblox APK. Launch it, choose “Package Installer”, and the installation will start.
• Now you can run Roblox on your Chromebook as if it was installed the usual way.

ARC Welder

The ARC Welder is a program that can run Android apps on Chrome OS. First, you need to download it from the Chrome Web Store, install, and open it. The file size is about 200MB, so you should get prepared for a longer download time.

Once it is launched, hit the “Choose” button, select the “Downloads” folder (where the Roblox APK is) and click “Open”. On the next screen, you will see the “Add your APK” button. Click on it, find the Roblox APK, and hit “Open”. You will then be asked to pick from different options – choose “Landscape orientation and Tablet form factor”.

This will then launch the Roblox app once to test it. Your playtime for one session is unlimited, but you will have to go through the same process anytime you want to run Roblox again. To avoid this stress, you can use the ARC Welder to install Roblox as an extension. Follow the steps below to do just that.

• Open the Chrome browser, go to the three dots icon, then “More tools”, then “Extensions”.
• In the top right corner, enable “Developer mode”. You will see a new menu below.
• Click the “Load unpacked” button.
• Next, find the exported folder for the Roblox app (should be in Downloads) and choose Open.

After the above steps, the game will be in your app drawer, and you can now run it like all other apps.

Method 3 – the Linux Way

Another method of how to play Roblox on Chromebook without Google Play is to install Linux OS on your Chromebook. After this, you will then try to run Roblox through a virtual machine program that allows you to run Windows apps on Linux. Explaining this very method will take a whole new article, so I will not talk about it here. Besides, this method might not give you a smooth gaming experience.

Conclusion

Reading to this extent, I guess you can now play Roblox on your Chromebook using the easiest possible way if your device does not support downloading the app from Google Play Store. You can share your experience in the comment section, regarding the method you used in achieving this.

Users who move from a Windows PC to a Chromebook find it hard to accept that they can no longer play their favorite games on this new platform. However, things have changed dramatically in the past few years thanks to Linux support and now you can play a majority of Windows games either through Steam on Chrome OS or Play Store. Recently, we covered how to play Minecraft on Chromebook, and this time we bring you how to run Roblox on your machine. You can easily install and play Roblox on a Chromebook without many hacks and tweaks. In fact, you can now even play Roblox on school Chromebooks. So without further delay, let’s jump to the steps.

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You can play Roblox on Chromebooks, no matter if you have Play Store support or not. The experience with the Android app is much better and the frame rate is also pretty good. In case you have a school-issued Chromebook and Play Store is locked for you, you can play Roblox on your Chromebook through the Chrome browser. We have mentioned both methods below so go ahead and check them out.

Install and Run Roblox on Your Chromebook (Requires Play Store Support)

1. First of all, open the Settings page of your Chromebook by clicking on the cogwheel icon under the Quick Settings menu.

2. Next, click on “Apps” on the left pane and enable Google Play Store, if Play Store is already not turned on.

3. After that, search for Roblox in the Play Store (Free, offers in-app purchases) and install it right away on your Chromebook.

4. Now, just open the game from the App Drawer and Roblox will work like a charm. You can also press the Search key on the keyboard and search for “roblox” to open it. The best part is that it supports WASD key controls and an external mouse as well.

5. In my testing, there was some graphics-related black lines issue while playing Roblox on Chromebook. However, after enabling GPU acceleration on my Chromebook from Chrome flags, the effect was minimized. You can also try using the same method on your Chromebook. Other than that, if your Chromebook has an ARM-based processor, Roblox would perform pretty well since you are running an Android app.

Play Roblox In the Browser on Chrome OS (For School Chromebooks)

If you have a school-issued Chromebook, there is now a way to play Roblox, thanks to now.gg, which is a mobile cloud gaming platform. It allows you to play any mobile game on your Chromebook, Mac, or PC without having to download anything. You don’t even need to sign up or pay for anything. It just works and performs fairly well in the browser.

Note: You can’t purchase anything on Roblox through now.gg. You will have to do it on platforms where the game is officially available.

On that note, let’s go ahead and learn how to play Roblox on school-issued Chromebooks using the easiest method possible.

1. Just head over to this now.gg link and click on “Play in browser“. Instantly, it will launch the game in the browser.

2. Wait for a few seconds and then log in to your Roblox account.

3. Now, you are logged in to your account and can play some of the best scary Roblox games with your friends. And if you are not into scary or horror games, you can check out the best Roblox characters to use while gaming with friends online.

4. As you can see here, I am able to play Roblox on my Chromebook without any restriction. It even supports WASD controls and is quite responsive.

Install Roblox on Your Chromebook and Play Like a Champ

So that was our guide on how to install and play Roblox on a Chromebook. As you can see, this popular sandbox game is already available on the Google Play Store, and you don’t need to go through any sort of hassles to play this massive multiplayer game. If you have a school-issued Chromebook, you can run Roblox on your school Chromebook through the browser. Apart from that, you can try Crayta on Google Stadia, a game like Roblox that is also free to play. Anyway, that is all from us. If you want to play more games on Chrome OS, head over to our dedicated article on the best Chromebook games.