How to download and install iTunes on your Chromebook

iTunes can only be downloaded for Windows or macOS computers. Apple has not released an official iTunes app Chromebooks. . There is a Chrome OS way to install iTunes for Windows.

This tutorial covers all you need to sideload iTunes on Chromebooks. Only two things are required: your Chromebook, and an internet connection.

Here’s what you need to know about installing iTunes on Chromebooks

Chromebooks can’t run 64-bit iTunes for Windows. ChromeOS does not support all 32-bit iTunes versions. On our test device we installed 32-bit iTunes version 12.10.11 on the computer, and the app crashed each time. Other Chromebook users also had this problem, according to our research.

iTunes 12.9.3 32-bit was stabler, but is no longer available to download from Apple’s website. This could be due to it being an old version.

You can however, download the specific iTunes version here Download sites from third parties for Windows software . . The iTunes executable file should be saved in the Linux folder of your Chromebook. We saved iTunesSetup.exe as the setup file for this tutorial.

Note: While the iTunes version is functional, certain features and functions might not be available. It’s possible that the app version malfunctions because it has been retired or outdated.

Install the Linux Development Environment on Your Chromebook

Chromebooks that run ChromeOS 69 (or newer) are compatible with ChromeOS Linux development environments. You can skip to the next section for more details Linux development environment It is installed on your Chromebook. If not, you can update the Chromebook’s Operating System (Settings > About ChromeOSFollow the below steps to activate Linux support for ChromeOS.

1. Follow this link: Settings > Developers > Linux development environment (Beta) Choose and Turn on.

2. Select Next Continue readin.

3. You can either enter your preferred name or the system generated username in the dialog box. Use the Recommended Choose the right size for your hard drive Install Continue readin.

ChromeOS will install the necessary files to create the Linux environment. This operation can take up to a few minutes depending on how fast your Internet connection is and the hardware configuration of Chromebook.

You can install iTunes on your Chromebook

Wine allows you run Windows apps on your Chromebook’s Linux development environment. The steps below will help you set up Wine. You can then use it to install iTunes for Windows on your Chromebook.

It is important that your Chromebook connects to the Internet. If you don’t, iTunes may give you several errors.

1. Open the LinuxTerminal app Use your Chromebook.

2. Copy the following command into the console and hit the Enter key Enter.

sudo aptget install wine

This command installs Wine Linux on the Linux system. You are installing 32-bit iTunes. Run the following command to configure Wine’s 32bit architecture. Wine can now install 32-bit apps with no problems.

3. Copy the following command into the Terminal console. Press the Enter key Enter.

sudo dpkg -add-architecture i386

4. Next, paste sudo apt update Press the button and enter into the console Enter. . This command installs new packages into the Linux container.

5. After that, you can run the sudo apt-get install wine32 To install 32-bit Wine Package, use the following comman.

6. Sometimes, you may be asked to authorize the installation to make use of additional disk space. Use the “Press” button to confirm Y Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard Enter Continue readin.

7. All the necessary settings are made in Linux to enable you to install iTunes on Chromebook. To install iTunes from the iTunes installation file that you have downloaded previously, run the following command.

WINEARCH=win32 WINEPREFIX=/home/username/.wine32/ wine iTunesSetup.exe

NOTE: Substitute “username”, in the code, with the username for your Linux development environment. At the bottom of the Terminal window, you will see your Linux username. You can also replace “iTunesSetup.exe”, if the iTunes executable file was saved under a different name.

8. In a matter of minutes, the iTunes installation window will appear. Choose Next Follow the prompts for installation to continue.

9. The options include adding an iTunes shortcut onto the desktop and making iTunes your default sound player. You can also make iTunes auto-update. You can choose Install to continue.

10. Select the desired option from the prompt “AutoRun” No You won’t be able to do it if you refuse Use compact discs (CD) in conjunction with iTunes Use your Chromebook.

11. After the installation has been completed, you can uncheck it Open iTunes after the installer exits, Finish, Continue to the next step.

You must also modify iTunes’ desktop file to allow the Chromebook to run the application. This will cause iTunes to stop opening if it is not modified.

12. Open the Linux files Folder, choose the three-dot menu icon Click the “top-right” corner and choose Show hidden files.

13. Navigate to .local > share > applications > wine > Programs Then, open it iTunes folder.

14. Right-click the iTunes.desktop Select and file Open with Text.

On the third row, you should see Exec commands.

15. You can replace the row’s command with the one listed below:

Exec=env WINEPREFIX=”/home/username/.wine32” wine “/home/username/.wine32/drive_c/Program Files/iTunes/iTunes.exe”

Your Linux username should be replaced with “username” within the command. If the iTunes executable file is named differently on Chromebook, you can also replace it with “iTunesSetup.exe”.

16. Press Ctrl + S To save the text file. You can also choose the hamburger menu icon The top-left corner of the screen will show: Save.

17. Launch iTunes by closing the text editor. Then press the Search Select and key iTunes At the top of your app drawe.

If you can’t locate the iTunes app within the central drawer, check the folder “Linux applications”.

18. Select Account Select the option you want from the menu Sign In You can link the app and your Apple ID account.

Apple Music Also Works

To access your iTunes music collection, you can use the Apple Music App for Android if iTunes isn’t working. You can find the Apple Music app in Google Play Store on Chromebooks. It is stable, and offers a very similar user interface to the Apple Music app on iPhone and iPad.