One of the most well-liked desktop browsers and the default choice of many users is Mozilla’s Firefox. The user-friendly design and all-around capability that the browser provides are two factors in its popularity.
However, others choose not to since Firefox cannot be run natively on a Chromebook.
What if I told you that you could have Firefox on your Chromebook? It sounds amazing, right? So let’s examine in further detail how simple it is to install Firefox on Chromebooks.
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How to install Firefox on an AMD or Intel Chromebook
Firefox can be used on a Chromebook in two different ways: either Linux or Android. Installing the Linux version of Firefox is recommended if you want the complete Firefox experience. The Android version is less feature-rich and may not work properly on all Chromebooks.
1. Enable Linux on your Chromebook
On Chromebooks with Linux already installed, simply move on to the next step. If not, the first thing to do is turn it on.
On your Chromebook, open the Settings app and look in the sidebar for the “Linux” option. Then, as directed on the screen, click “Turn on.” You must choose a name for your Linux container and how much storage you wish to provide it.
Once you’re satisfied, click “Install” on your Chromebook and wait while the Linux container is installed. The terminal will open after it is finished. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to verify that all packages are current with the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
2. Verify that Flatpak is set up.
You’ll use Flatpak to install the most recent version of Firefox on your Chromebook. On your computer, this may already be installed. You can view the version number by typing “flatpak —version” into the terminal to check.
Enter the following command to install Flatpak on your Chromebook:
sudo apt install flatpak
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3. Downloading and installing Firefox on your Chromebook
You can finally install Firefox now that Flatpak has been installed. Once again, type the following command on the terminal:
flatpak install firefox
Make careful to choose the option that contains the official Mozilla URL in its description and follow any on-screen instructions related to versions that Flatpak has discovered.
After the installation is complete, you can start Firefox by selecting it from the “Linux programs” folder in your app drawer. Don’t panic; simply give the initial launch some time to complete itself, and before long, you’ll be gazing at a brand-new installation of the Firefox browser.
How to install Firefox on an ARM-powered Chromebook
The aforementioned technique won’t work well if you’re using an ARM-powered Chromebook like the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet. Although Mozilla claims that Firefox only supports x86 Chromebooks, there is a method to install full-fat Firefox on laptops with ARM processors.
It requires using Firefox’s ESR (Extended Support Release), which is more often used in business or education. Although it lacks the most recent features, its security and stability fixes are current. And ARM Chromebooks can use without any issues.
1. Make your Chromebook Linux-capable
On Chromebooks with Linux already installed, simply move on to the next step. If not, the first thing to do is turn it on.
On your Chromebook, open the Settings app and look in the sidebar for the “Linux” option. Then, as directed on the screen, click “Turn on.” You must choose a name for your Linux container and how much storage you wish to provide it.
Once you’re satisfied, click “Install” on your Chromebook and wait while the Linux container is installed. The terminal will open after it is finished. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to verify that all packages are current with the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
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2. Installing Firefox on your Chromebook
The rest is simple, as they say. Enter the following command while still in the terminal:
sudo apt install firefox-esr
After the installation is complete, you can start Firefox by entering “firefox-esr” in the terminal or from the “Linux programs” folder in your app drawer.
Don’t panic; simply give the initial launch some time to complete itself, and before long, you’ll be gazing at a brand-new installation of the Firefox browser.
Installing Firefox from the Google Play Store on a Chromebook
The Firefox Android app can be for you if you don’t want to bother with Linux or if you have a tablet with Chrome OS.
Search for Firefox in the “Google Play Store” by opening it. You’ll notice a variety of Firefox versions, but the one you need is usually the one that is just named “Firefox.” Tap the install button, then hold off until it’s finished.
Currently, Firefox can be opened on your Chromebook from the app drawer just like any other software. Don’t be alarmed if it takes a minute the first time.
Installing Firefox on your Chromebook is simple
Whichever way you choose, your Chromebook now has a fully functional installation of Firefox. You can still enjoy all the advantages of a Chromebook while using Mozilla’s browser, whether it’s for web development reasons or you just prefer it over Chrome.
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FAQs
My complete data on a Chromebook will Firefox sync?
Yes, your Firefox account’s data, including your Firefox extensions, is synchronized on a Chromebook as well, so you don’t need to worry.
Will using Firefox on a Chromebook be as smooth as using Google Chrome?
Sadly, the answer is no. Google Chrome, which has been optimized more than any other third-party browser, works well with Chromebooks. Also, you could sometimes see program failures and problems since Firefox is not optimized for Chromebooks.