How to Fix Minecraft Not Working on Chromebook

Minecraft is a beloved game that has captivated players of all ages with its creative and immersive gameplay. Additionally, the game is available on all major operating systems, including Chrome OS. You can easily install Minecraft on a Chromebook.

However, when running Minecraft on your device, you might face issues due to missing dependencies. In this guide, we’ll address common problems and provide step-by-step solutions to ensure that Minecraft runs smoothly on your Chromebook.

How to Fix Minecraft Not Working on Chromebook

If you have installed the Android version of Minecraft from the Google Play Store, then you might not face any issues. However, if you have installed the Linux version of Minecraft, you might encounter some problems.

To fix it, you can follow the following methods.

1. System Requirements

Before delving into the troubleshooting methods, it’s crucial to confirm that your Chromebook meets Minecraft’s system requirements. Ensure that your device has sufficient RAM, processing power, and storage space to run the game smoothly.

Here are the minimum system requirements to run Minecraft on a Chromebook:

• Operating System: ChromeOS 111
• System Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64, arm64-v8a)
• Processor: AMD A4-9120C, Intel Celeron N4000, Intel 3865U, Intel i3-7130U, Intel m3-8100Y, Mediatek Kompanio 500 (MT8183), Qualcomm SC7180, or better
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: Minimum of 1 GB for game installation, maps, and other files

2. Enable Linux on Chromebook

The Java version of Minecraft requires Linux support to run on Chromebooks. So, make sure that the Linux Development Environment is enabled on your system.

To do so, follow these steps:

1Step 1: Turn On your Chromebook.

2Step 2: Click the Quick Settings Panel in the lower right corner of your screen and click on the gear icon to open the settings.

Screenshot not in the archive: Open Settings from Quick Menu

3Step 3: Here, select the Advanced tab, and from the drop-down menu, click on the Developers option.

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4Step 4: To enable the Linux development environment on your Chromebook, click the Turn On button.

5Step 5: After that, follow the on-screen instructions to install Linux on your Chromebook.

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3. Install Java JDK on Chromebook

After you have installed Linux, you also need to install the Java JDK and its dependencies on your system to run Minecraft smoothly. To install Java on your Chromebook, you can follow these steps:

1Step 1: Open the Terminal application on your Chromebook.

2Step 2: Then run the following commands one by one.

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install default-jdk

sudo apt-get install libsecret-1-0 -y

3Step 3: After that, restart your Chromebook and try to run Minecraft.

4. Enable GPU Acceleration for Linux

If you are experiencing graphical glitches, screen tearing, or issues with your mouse not working, consider enabling GPU acceleration for your Linux development environment.

Here are the steps you can follow to do so:

1Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser.

2Step 2: On the address bar type the following command and hit enter key.

chrome://flags/#crostini-gpu-support

3Step 3: It will open the Chrome Flags window. Here, look for Crostini GPU Support, and from the drop-down menu select the Enabled option

4Step 4: Then, click on the Restart button.

Screenshot not in the archive: Enable Crostini GPU Support to fix Minecraft Not Working on Chromebook

5. Reinstall Minecraft

If you have tried all the methods mentioned and are still facing issues with Minecraft, consider reinstalling it on your system. This will remove all the old files and result in a fresh installation of Minecraft on your Chromebook, which may resolve the issues. So, it’s worth giving it a try.

Here’s how you can reinstall it:

1Step 1: Click on the App Launcher icon.

2Step 2: Look for the Linux apps folder and open it.

3Step 3: Now, right-click on the Minecraft Launcher icon and click on the Uninstall option.

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4Step 4: After that, visit the Minecraft website and download the Minecraft.deb file.

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5Step 5: Once done, open the Files app and move the downloaded file to the Linux files.

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6Step 6: After that, double-click the Minecraft.deb file and click on the Install button to install Minecraft on your Chromebook.

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After following the above steps, open the Minecraft Launcher, log in with your account, and start the game. Your Chromebook should be able to run Minecraft without any issues.

Conclusion

That’s it. These are all the possible solutions to resolve Microsoft not working on a Chromebook. Try each method one by one, and your problem should be resolved. However, if you are still unable to fix it, you can leave a comment with the error you are getting, and we will try to find a solution for you.