How to Install Telegram Desktop on Chromebook
Installing Telegram Desktop on a Chromebook can be a bit tricky since Chromebooks are designed to run Android apps and web applications primarily. However, with a few steps, you can install Telegram Desktop and enjoy its full features on your Chromebook. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it.
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
Before you can install Telegram Desktop on your Chromebook, you need to enable Developer Mode. This will allow you to install third-party applications that are not available on the Chrome Web Store. To enable Developer Mode, follow these steps:
1. Restart your Chromebook and press the Esc + Refresh button until you see the recovery screen.
2. Click on “Developer mode” and confirm the prompt.
3. Wait for your Chromebook to restart.
Step 2: Install Linux (Beta)
Telegram Desktop is a Linux application, so you need to install the Linux (Beta) operating system on your Chromebook. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click on the status area and select “Settings.”
2. Go to “Advanced” and then “Linux (Beta).”
3. Click on “Turn On” and follow the on-screen instructions to install Linux (Beta).
Step 3: Open Linux Terminal
Once Linux (Beta) is installed, you need to open the Linux Terminal to install Telegram Desktop. To do this:
1. Click on the bottom-left corner of your screen and select “Linux (Beta).”
2. Once the Linux desktop loads, click on the terminal icon to open the Linux Terminal.
Step 4: Install Telegram Desktop
Now that you have Linux (Beta) and the Linux Terminal, you can install Telegram Desktop. Follow these steps:
1. In the Linux Terminal, type the following command and press Enter:
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sudo apt update
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2. Wait for the update to complete, then type the following command and press Enter:
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sudo apt install telegram-desktop
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3. The installation process will begin. Once it’s done, you can close the Linux Terminal.
Step 5: Launch Telegram Desktop
Now that Telegram Desktop is installed, you can launch it on your Chromebook. Here’s how:
1. Click on the bottom-left corner of your screen and select “Linux (Beta).”
2. Once the Linux desktop loads, navigate to the “Applications” folder.
3. Find the “Telegram” icon and double-click on it to launch the application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Telegram Desktop on your Chromebook. Now you can enjoy all the features of Telegram on your favorite device.
