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For my understanding, Chrome Book is more than just a browser, so I am wondering, if it is possible to install Android Studio on Chrome Book.
Credit to @navigaid
As of now, Android Studio is ChromeBook is in preview. https://developer.android.com/topic/arc/studio
As of today August 21, 2019 with Android Studio 3.5, you can run Android studio on ChromeBook, https://developer.android.com/studio/install#chrome-os
System requirements for Chrome OS according to the official site
8 GB RAM or more recommended
4 GB of available disk space minimum
1280 x 800 minimum screen resolution
Intel i5 or higher (U series or higher) recommended
Recommended devices:
Acer: Chromebook 13/Spin 13, Chromebox CXI3
Lenovo: Yoga C630 Chromebook
HP: Chromebook x360 14, Chromebox G2
Dell: Inspiron Chromebook 14
ASUS: Chromebox 3
ViewSonic: NMP660 Chromebox
CTL: Chromebox CBx1
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ChromeOS devices bring the unique benefit that you can build Android apps on them, and you can run Android apps on Chrome devices as well. You can deploy directly to the device you are coding on, which can make building and testing easier.
deb Android Studio file, the process is quite simple. Just double-click the installer file and follow the onscreen prompts to install it to your Chromebook.
The good news is that you can now install APKs on your Chromebook. While it's possible to install APKs on your Chromebook using the Developer mode, it's not an ideal method since it compromises your laptop's security and files. Thankfully, it's now possible to install APKs on your Chromebook without Developer mode.
You can, but you are required to install additional linux flavor on your Chromebook i.e, Crouton project. It allows an easy method of doing that.
remember that ChromeOS runs on Linux, and you are basically adding another Linux flavor to your Chromebook.
Some useful links,
or you may follow this step by step guide on how to use Crouton to Install an Ubuntu Chroot on Chromebook.
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Yes you can.
As of this writing, PixelBook has already been able to run Linux applications including Android Studio. Hopefully this feature will eventually roll out to other high end Chrome OS devices in the near future.
source: Preview Android Studio on Chromebooks
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