MX Player is one of the most popular media players for Android. And since Chromebooks support Android apps, you can easily install it and enjoy your favorite content right on your device.
Now, you might be wondering, why install MX Player when Chromebooks already come with a built-in media player? Well, let me tell you: MX Player is a solid alternative. It’s lightweight, fast, and plays just about any video file you throw at it.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to install MX Player on your Chromebook in just a few minutes.
Install and Use MX Player on Chromebook
Since Chromebooks nowadays support Google Play services, you can easily install Android applications using the Play Store. Just open the Play Store, search for MX Player and install it.
However, there’s also a more convenient way to install apps and games on your Chromebook. Let’s discuss both methods.
But before that, you’ll need to make sure the Google Play Store is enabled on your device. You can easily enable it from your Chromebook settings. Alternatively, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to enable the Google Play Store on a Chromebook.
Once that’s done, follow any of the methods below to install MX Player:
1. Install MX Player from the Play Store
MX Player does not have a full desktop application, it’s only available as an Android version. To install the Android app on your Chromebook, you can use the Google Play Store.
Here’s how you can install MX Player from the Play Store:
1. Open the Google Play Store from your App Launcher.
2. In the search bar, type MX Player.
3. Select it from the search results, click Install, and wait for the installation to complete.
2. Install MX Player using the App Mall
If you’re using ChromeOS 132 or later, there’s an even more convenient option, the App Mall (also known as the Apps & Games app). It showcases optimized apps for your Chromebook and lets you install them from the web or Play Store.
Here’s how you can use it to install apps:
1. Click the App Launcher and search for Apps & Games. Open it.
2. In the search bar, type MX Player.
3. Select it from the results, click Get from Google Play and install it.
Using MX Player on Your Chromebook
Once the installation is complete, you can launch MX Player from the App Drawer. Just click the Launcher icon, search for MX Player, and open it, you’re all set to start watching your favorite content.
We highly recommend using MX Player over the default media player that comes with your Chromebook. It supports a wide range of modern media file formats and even includes a network streaming feature, allowing you to stream content online.
If MX Player doesn’t quite fit your needs, VLC Media Player is a fantastic alternative. It supports every media format and runs smoothly on Chromebook. So go ahead, try out both media players and see which one works best for you.
