How to Get Google Chrome for Android

Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that is available for nearly any device, including your Android phone or tablet. You can install Chrome from your device's Google Play Store, but if you need a specific older version, it will have to be downloaded from a site that stores old apps. If you want to check out the latest Chrome features before they appear in the main version, you can install the Chrome Beta.

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Before You Start

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Check your version of Android. Google Chrome requires Android 4.0 or newer in order to install and run.
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap "About device".
- Find the "Android version" entry. As long as it is 4.0 or above, you can install Chrome.
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Method 1

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Play Store

You will need to be logged in with a Google Account.
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Tap "Install" to begin downloading and installing Chrome on your Android.
- If you see an "Open" or "Update" button instead, Chrome is already installed on your device.
This may take a few minutes, especially if you have a poor signal.
You can tap the "Open" button on Chrome's Store page, or launch it from your App Drawer.
Chrome will display the Google account that is associated with your Android device, which you can use to log into Chrome. This will allow you to access your synced bookmarks, history, and settings.
The next time that you tap a link to a website or anything else that opens in a web browser, Android will prompt you to select which app you want to use. Select "Chrome" and then tap "Always" to always open that kind of link in Chrome.
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Older Versions

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Remove the current version of Chrome (if you have one). If you already have a newer version of Chrome installed, you'll need to delete it before installing an older version.
- Open the Settings app.
- Select "Applications" or "Apps".
- Find Chrome in the list of installed applications.
- Tap "Uninstall". If Chrome came preloaded on your device, tap "Uninstall updates" to revert Chrome to the version that it was when it came from the factory.
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Enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. If you need a specific older version of Chrome, you can get it online, but you'll need to set your device to allow you to install from locations other than the Play Store.
- Open the Settings app.
- Select "Security".
- Scroll down and check the "Unknown sources" box.
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Visit a site that archives old versions of apps. There are several sites out there that host the APK (installer) files for older versions of apps. Make sure that the site is trustworthy, as installing apps from unknown sources can compromise your device.
- One of the most popular sites is APKMirror. You can find the older Chrome versions on APKMirror here.
You may have to wait a little while for it to download.
This will start the installation process. You will be asked to confirm that you want to install the app from an unknown source.
You will be able to start Chrome like you would any other app once it is installed.
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Turn off automatic app updates. If you want Chrome to stay as the version you have installed, you'll want to turn off automatic updates in the Google Play Store. This will prevent your device from automatically downloading the newest version of Chrome.
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Open the menu and tap "Settings".
- Tap "Auto-update apps" and then select "Do not auto-update apps". You'll need to manually update all of your apps now.
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Chrome Beta

Google allows any Android user to download the beta version of Chrome. This version acts as a test for the newest features coming to the regular release, meaning you may have access to features ahead of regular users. The trade-off is that the Chrome Beta is not as stable as the regular version, and Google does not guarantee that it will always be working.
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Start Chrome Beta after it finishes installing. You will be asked to agree to the terms before you can begin using it.
- The Chrome Beta may be buggy, new features may not work correctly, or old features may get broken. It's not recommended to rely on the Chrome Beta app as your only browser.
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Is there anyway to become a beta tester of the Google Chrome browser?
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