Tap the install button and wait for it to complete. You’ll see a number of different versions of Firefox, but the one you probably want is the one just called ‘Firefox’. Open the ‘Google Play Store’ and search for Firefox. If you don’t want to deal with Linux or you’re using a tablet running Chrome OS then the Firefox Android app might be for you. How to install Firefox for Android on your Chromebook The first launch might take a while, so don’t worry, just leave it to do its thing and pretty soon you’ll be looking at a fresh install of the Firefox browser.

Once the installation has finished you will be able to launch Firefox from the ‘Linux apps’ folder in your app drawer or by typing ‘firefox-esr’ in the terminal. Still in the terminal, enter the following command: sudo apt install firefox-esr Download and install Firefox on your Chromebook It’s a good idea to make sure all packages are up to date using the following commands before going any further: sudo apt update Once it’s complete the terminal will open. When you’re happy, hit ‘Install’ and wait for your Chromebook to finish the installation of the Linux container. You’ll have to give your Linux container a name and decide how much storage you want to hand over to it.

Click ‘Turn on’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Open up the ‘Settings’ app on your Chromebook and find the ‘Linux’ option in the sidebar. If you don't, the first step is to get it turned on. If you already have Linux enabled on your Chromebook then you can skip ahead to the next step. And it works just fine on ARM Chromebooks. It doesn’t have the latest features, but its security and stability patches are up to date. It involves using the ESR (Extended Support Release) of Firefox, more commonly deployed in enterprise or education. Mozilla says that Firefox only officially supports x86 Chromebooks, but there is still a way to install the full-fat Firefox on ARM-powered laptops.

If you’re using an ARM-powered Chromebook like the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet, the method above won’t yield much success. (Image credit: TechRadar) How to install Firefox on an ARM Chromebook

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