The command for doing that is: sudo apt updateĪdd Chrome Repo and Update 4. Run an Apt UpdateĪfter you add the Chrome repository in the last step you need to do an apt-update. You may also add the repository manually by editing your /etc/apt/sources.list file. You can do this with the command: sudo add-apt-repository "deb stable main" wget -q -O - | sudo apt-key add -įor installing Chrome you need to add Chrome repository to your system source. This key will automatically configure the repository settings necessary to keep your Google Linux applications up-to-date. Downloading the Key for Chromeīefore we proceed, install Google’s Linux package signing Key. Since Google Chrome isn’t natively available in the package repositories, we need to add their Linux repos and install the package from there. Let’s go over the steps to install Google Chrome, which is Google’s version of the original open-source Chromium browser. Steps to Install Google Chrome on Linux Mint We will also cover a better alternative to Chrome that is easier to install. Google Chrome is a popular web browser that is suitable for surfing amazing websites like this one. Do not follow the onscreen instructions to turn OS verification on, or you risk wiping your machine’s data and turning Developer Mode off.In this tutorial, we will see how to install Chrome on Linux Mint. Your device will now transition to Developer Mode.Įvery boot thereafter will also begin with that warning screen, and a need to press Ctrl-D to continue. You will need to press Ctrl-D to continue. When you boot up your Chromebook, it will begin with a warning screen noting that “OS verification is OFF”. You will be prompted with an opportunity to “turn OS verification OFF”.
On most Chromebooks, you do so by turning the device off, then holding down the ESC and Refresh keys while you press the Power button. To get to Developer Mode, we need to first reboot into Recovery Mode. The use of Developer Mode may void your Chromebook’s warranty.
This could include important data like any files you’ve downloaded, or locally cached passwords. Since ChromeOS is an online-centric operating system, the vast majority of your data will be stored remotely, but make sure you’ve backed up everything important that’s local to your machine before you begin. Placing your device into Developer Mode will wipe all data and user information from it.
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