Chromebooks are considered simple and easy to use machines, but with the addition of Linux even advanced users can now rely on them. As we showed earlier, the Linux container lets you install Steam on your Chromebook, run the desktop version of Microsoft Office on the Chromebook, and more. That’s why today we bring you another guide where we explain how to install MATLAB on a Chromebook in various ways. MATLAB is a popular programming language, especially among engineering students. So let’s go ahead and check out the ways to run MATLAB on a Chromebook and how well it works.
Install MATLAB on a Chromebook (2021)
Here, we have discussed three ways to run MATLAB on a Chromebook – Web, Play Store and Linux container. You can choose the method from the table below according to your level of expertise.
Method 1: Run MATLAB in Chrome Browser
Yes, the easiest way to run MATLAB on a Chromebook is to run the program in the browser. The web version of MATLAB is not as advanced as the desktop version, but if you’re a beginner it will do the job well. Also, if your school or organization has a MATLAB subscription, use this email ID to sign in. This allows you to use MATLAB without any restrictions and for a longer period of time. On the other hand, MATLAB offers a free 30-day trial to everyone. That said, let’s see the steps involved:
1. First go to Web page and create a free account. You will need to verify your email id.
2. After creating the account, you will go to the control panel. Here, “Try nowIt’s under “Trials”.
3. What you need to do now fill out a small form, where you need to specify all the details. Don’t worry, you don’t need to pay anything.
4. Finally, you will be redirected to the MATLAB Online page. Alternatively, you can also: click here. Now, “Open MATLAB Online“.
5. That’s it. You can now use the web version of MATLAB on your Chromebook. And the best part is, this version work on all Chromebookswhether or not a school-issued Chrome OS device. You also get 5GB of cloud storage to store your codes and designs as part of a 30-day free trial. Post this, you will need to purchase a license for students starting at $21.
Method 2: Install MATLAB on Chromebook Using Play Store
There is also an Android version of MATLAB, but it’s pretty straight forward and you can only perform a few algebraic functions. Also, this method won’t work on school-issued Chromebooks Because Play Store access is locked for students. If you still want to get started with MATLAB, you can try the MATLAB Android app on your Chromebook.
1. If you haven’t installed Android apps on Chromebook before, open Settings and go to “Apps”. Now, Open Google Play Store.
2. Next, open Google Play Store and MATLAB (free). Install the application.
3. Once installed, open this page in your browser and create a free MATLAB account.
4. Now go back to the MATLAB Android app and Register.
5. Here it is! Now you can Use the MATLAB Android app on your Chromebook.
Method 3: Installing MATLAB on Chromebook Using Linux
If you’re an advanced user and the web version of MATLAB or the Android app isn’t enough for you, install the following: Full-fledged desktop version of MATLAB On your Chromebook via a Linux container. Note that you will need a large space (about 10GB) on your Linux partition and a powerful processor to run MATLAB in the virtualized container. Here’s how you can proceed.
1. First of all, install Linux on your Chromebook. During the process, be sure to assign more than one. 20GB of space to Linux. If for some reason your Chromebook won’t install Linux, follow our linked guide to fix the problem.
2. Next, I suggest you watch the following: first method This article is about how to run MATLAB in a web browser Just sign up for a free account and sign up for a free trial.
3. Next, click on “Experiment”. If you don’t get the trial option, open this page and click onInstall MATLAB on your computer“.
4. The web page will automatically select the latest version of MATLAB (R2021a) as the default download. Free users cannot choose an older version. If you have paid for a license, I suggest you download it MATLAB R2016b for better performance On your Chrome OS device. Next, select “Linux” from the drop-down menu and download the ZIP file.
5. After downloading, move the ZIP file to. Linux partition In the Files app. After that, copy the name of the ZIP file. You can press the “Ctrl + Enter” Chromebook keyboard shortcut to copy the name of the ZIP file.
6. Now, open the Linux Terminal, enter the following command and hit enter. Be sure change filename with the actual filename you copied above.
unzip filename.zip
7. After the terminal has finished extracting the content, run the commands listed below one by one.
xhost + sudo ./install
8. Finally, the MATLAB installer opens on your Chromebook. Now, enter email id and password You used it for online MATLAB account. After that, follow the on-screen instructions and install MATLAB on your Chromebook.
9. The installer will connect to the internet and install the desktop version MATLAB on your Chromebook. After the installation is complete, close the window.
10. Now what you need to do to open MATLAB run these commands one by one.
cd /usr/local/MATLAB/R2021a/bin ./matlab
11. That’s it. Here it is fully fledged Desktop version of MATLAB It works fine on my Chromebook.
Three Ways to Run MATLAB on Your Chromebook
This is how you can install MATLAB on a Chromebook. While the web version is good enough for beginners, getting the Linux version is your best bet if you want an offline desktop experience similar to PCs. Anyway, that’s it for us. If you want to learn how to use a printer in Linux apps on your Chromebook, check out our linked tutorial. If you’re having storage issues, learn how to free up storage space on your Chromebook. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments section below.
