Deploy Minecraft EDU on Chromebooks

Problem

Lego Minecraft EDU Android app is not showing on your Chromebooks.

Environment

  • ChromeOS
  • Chromebooks

Solution

Assuming that the Android application on ChromeOS is already enabled. 
  1. In the Admin console.
  2. Go to Devices > Chrome > Apps & extensions > Users & browsers.
  3. Select the organizational unit where the users are.
  4. Hover your mouse pointer in the yellow plus sign (lower right hand side).
  5. Choose Add from Google Play.
  6. Search for and click Minecraft: Education edition.
  7. Select it and accept the Terms and Conditions to add the app.
  8. Then you can decide whether to force install or just allow the app.

If you need more information please refer to our Help Center article: Set up Minecraft: Education Edition on Chromebooks

Cause

If the app was pushed or deployed in the organizational unit for the Chromebooks, it will not show up when the users login. That only works for kiosk apps and for managed guest session mode.