To run the Windows version of iTunes on Chrome OS, we will need the 32-bit version of iTunes which can be downloaded here. (To paste, simply copy the text and right-click anywhere inside the terminal. In the terminal, paste or type the following commands and hit enter. Just click the icon and wait for the terminal to open. If you inadvertently closed it, you can find the Terminal app in your app launcher. This can be done in your newly-launched Linux terminal. Now that you have Linux installed, we need to make sure all of our packages are up-to-date. Let this process run its course and when it’s done, the Linux terminal will pop up and we’re ready for the next steps. You can make it whatever you like but remember what you use because we’ll need it later for the iTunes installation. Your username, by default, will be the same as your default Chromebook login without the at the end. (Don’t worry, you can adjust the amount of allocated storage later if needed.) I have half a terabyte so I set mine to roughly 200GB. If you have a device with little storage, you’ll want to keep this amount just enough to install the Linux apps you’re using. Keep in mind, whatever amount of storage you give to Linux will be taken from the Chrome OS side. The first time you enable Linux on your Chromebook, you’ll be prompted to set a username and select the amount of storage you wish to allot for Linux. Click “Developers” and select the “turn on” button to install the Linux environment. Click the gear icon and in the settings menu, click advanced. To do so, simply head to the Chrome OS settings menu in the system tray. First, you’ll need to ensure that your Chromebook supports Linux apps. Obviously, Apple has its own iTunes apps for iOS and macOS but the company also offers a Windows version of iTunes and that’s the path we’ll take to get the application on our Chromebook.

Well, where there’s a will, there’s a way and that way is via the Linux container on Chrome OS. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could do so on your Chromebook? However, there are many that have an extensive iTunes library and still others use the storefront on a regular basis for purchases and media consumption.

Many users have made the move to Apple Music and are content using the Play Store version or simply navigating to Apple Music on the web.

Unfortunately, Apple has yet to – and likely never will – release an Android version of iTunes. You got a Chromebook but you are also an Apple user and you want to access your iTunes library on your shiny, new Chrome OS devices.

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