
Also, the app version may malfunction because it’s retired and outdated. Note: Although the iTunes version works, some features and functionalities might be unavailable. For this tutorial, we saved the setup file as iTunesSetup.exe. Save the iTunes executable file in your Chromebook’s Linux folder. However, you can download that specific iTunes version from third-party software download sites for Windows. ITunes v12.9.3 (32-bit) was more stable, but it’s no longer available for download on Apple’s website-most likely because it’s an outdated version. Our research revealed that other Chromebook users had the same experience.

We installed the latest 32-bit iTunes (v12.10.11) on our test device, but the app was unusable-it crashed every time. Likewise, not all versions of the 32-bit iTunes work properly in ChromeOS.

The 64-bit version of iTunes (for Windows) doesn’t work on Chromebooks. Installing iTunes on Chromebooks: What You Should Know # All you need is your Chromebook and an internet connection.

This tutorial covers everything you need to know about sideloading iTunes on Chromebooks.
