How to install Jagex Launcher on a Chromebook

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This guide will walk you through the process of installing the Jagex Launcher on your Chromebook. The Jagex Launcher is a platform that allows you to play popular games like RuneScape and Old School RuneScape. Before we begin, please note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs.

System Requirements

To follow this tutorial, you'll need:

  • A Chromebook with an Intel or AMD processor
  • Linux Apps support enabled on your Chromebook
  • An internet connection

Enabling Linux Apps

If you haven't already enabled Linux Apps on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" icon in the left panel
  3. Find the option to turn on Linux Apps and enable it

Once Linux Apps are enabled, you're ready to proceed with the installation of the Jagex Launcher.

Installation Process

We'll be using the terminal to install the Jagex Launcher. Don't worry if you're not familiar with the command line; we'll guide you through each step. Here are the commands you'll need to run:

1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) flatpak remote-add --user --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) flatpak remote-add --user --if-not-exists JagexLauncher https://jagexlauncher.flatpak.mcswain.dev/JagexLauncher.flatpakrepo
5) flatpak install --user flathub org.freedesktop.Platform.Compat.i386/x86_64/23.08
6) flatpak install --user flathub org.freedesktop.Platform.GL32.default/x86_64/23.08
7) flatpak install --user JagexLauncher com.jagex.Launcher
8) flatpak install --user JagexLauncher com.jagex.Launcher.ThirdParty.RuneLite
9) flatpak install --user JagexLauncher com.jagex.Launcher.ThirdParty.HDOS
10) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

To use these commands:

  1. Open the Terminal app from your Chromebook's app menu
  2. Copy each command (one at a time)
  3. Paste the command into the terminal (use Ctrl+Shift+V or right-click and select 'Paste')
  4. Press Enter to execute the command
  5. Repeat for each command in the list

Let's break down what these commands do:

  • Commands 1-2 update your system and install Flatpak, a utility for managing software packages
  • Commands 3-4 add the necessary software repositories
  • Commands 5-9 install the Jagex Launcher and its components
  • Command 10 sets the necessary permissions for the launcher to run correctly

If you encounter any errors during the installation process, try running the problematic command again. Sometimes, temporary network issues can cause a command to fail on the first attempt.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide of this process, please refer to the video tutorial below:

Additional Resources

Here are some helpful links for more information:

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on the YouTube video. We're here to help!

Happy gaming on your Chromebook!

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