How Do I Install 4K Video Downloader on Chromebook?
4K Video Downloader Plus is a desktop application that lets you download high-quality videos, audio, playlists, and channels from popular platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Twitch, and more. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing users to save their favorite online content for offline viewing.
Chromebooks, which run on Chrome OS, have become versatile with the addition of Linux support through the Crostini environment. It allows users to run Linux applications on their Chromebooks, expanding their capabilities beyond web-based tasks.
Even though 4K Video Downloader Plus isn’t natively designed for Chrome OS, the Linux support on Chromebooks makes it possible to install and use this application. Follow the steps below to install 4K Video Downloader Plus on your Chromebook.
Step 1: Enable Linux on Your Chromebook
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Abra Configurações.
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Scroll down to the Advanced section and click it.
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Find Developers and click on Linux development environment.
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Click Turn On and follow the prompts to install Linux.
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Choose a username and free up at least 10GB of disk space.
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Wait for the installation to complete.
Step 2: Update Linux and Install Necessary Components
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Open the Linux Terminal from your app launcher.
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Run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install wget
Step 3: Download and Install 4K Video Downloader Plus
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Visit the 4K Download website on your Chromebook's browser.
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In the Download section, find the Linux version of the application.
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Copy the download link for the Linux installer (.deb file).
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In the Linux Terminal, use wget to download the file:
wget [paste the download link here]
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Install the package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i [name of the downloaded .deb file]
Tip: If there are dependency issues, run the sudo apt install -f command.
Step 4: Launch the Application
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Find 4K Video Downloader Plus in your Chromebook's app launcher. It should be located under Linux apps.
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Click the icon to launch the application.
That’s it! Now, you can download your favorite video and audio content with 4K Video Downloader Plus on your Chromebook.
