How to restrict APK installation in ChromeOS

Problem

How can you prevent users from installing apps through APK in ChromeOS devices. 

Environment

  • ChromeOS

Solution

As an admin you should set the Developer tools policy as Never allow user of built-in developer tools and have them disable the Virtual machines (VMs) and developers policy.

To find the policies mentioned above, please follow the following steps:
  1. Go to the Admin console.
  2. Click Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users & browser.
  3. Select the organizational unit needed.
  4. Use the hotkeys CTRL + F from your keyboard to display the browser's search bar, type the name of the needed policy and hit Enter to find it.