In the window that pops up, just select Install, and then once it finishes, you can close Terminal.ĥ. So, for instance, this command could be something like this depending on the version: java -jar OptiFine_1.13.2_HD_U_F5.jarĤ. Open “Terminal” from your app drawer and run the following command without brackets: Locate the OptiFine_1.XX.X_HD_U_XX.jar file you recently downloaded and drag it into Linux files on the left.ģ.
Open the Files app and select the Downloads folder. Click the “(Mirror)” link to avoid the advertisement.Ģ. Download OptiFine for the Minecraft version you want to play from /downloads. Here’s how to install it on your device:ġ. OptiFine helps to bump up your framerate by optimizing Minecraft for lower-end devices.
If your gameplay using the Linux version is still pretty bad even after the above tweaks, then I highly recommend getting OptiFine.
Here is how I configured some of my video settings in Minecraft for smoother gameplay: If you have an ARM Chromebook, this will be the only option you have as the official Linux version of Minecraft does not work on ARM-based processors, unfortunately.Īll you need to do is install the Pojavlauncher from the Play Store (link below), log-in with your Mojang/Microsoft account, and start playing! You can even install this app on your Android phone!ĭepending on how weak or powerful your device is, you may still need to adjust some of the graphics in Minecraft’s settings. Last year, a group of developers managed to port the Java Edition of Minecraft to Android. However, if you have an x86 Chromebook, you can follow either the Android or Linux instructions. If you have an ARM Chromebook, you will only be able to follow the Android section of this tutorial. ARM processors are also most often found on cheaper Chromebooks. If you see “Intel” or “AMD,” that most likely means that you have an x86 Chromebook. Next to “model name,” if you see “Mediatek” or “Rockchip,” that most likely means that you have an ARM Chromebook. If you don’t know what processor your Chromebook uses, the easiest way to find out is to go to chrome://system in your address bar, do a Ctrl + F for “cpuinfo” and expand the row out. However, depending on the type of processor in your Chromebook, you may only have one option.įirst and foremost, you’ll need to find what processor your device uses. There are two ways to get Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook. Minecraft on a Google Pixelbook Prerequisites Update 3/13/21: This story was originally published on and last updated on with the addition of an option for ARM Chromebooks. This means that the full Java Edition of Minecraft can run on a Chromebook! In this noob-friendly guide, we’ll explain step-by-step how to install it. With the addition of native Linux support a couple of years ago, Chrome OS users can now use a wide variety of apps and even games.
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