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Let's walk through the steps to enable Flatpak support on your Chromebook without using Linux. Although the tutorial I provided earlier was for Ubuntu, I'll adapt the instructions for ChromeOS:
- Check System Requirements:
    - Ensure you have an x86-based Chromebook running ChromeOS 80 or later.
    - Verify this by opening the Chrome browser and typing chrome://version in the address bar. If needed, follow Google's instructions to upgrade your OS.
- Enable Linux Support:
    - Go to your system settings and click on the Linux icon to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook.
    - Open the Terminal and check if you have the correct Linux version by running:
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cat /etc/os-release
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If the version is not 10 (buster) or above, run the update script:
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sudo bash /opt/google/cros-containers/bin/upgrade_container
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This script may take some time depending on your Chromebook's speed and internet connection.
    - Restart your Linux container by either right-clicking the Terminal icon and selecting Shut down Linux (Beta) or simply restarting your Chromebook.
- Enable Flatpak:
    - Flatpak is a universal packaging format for Linux. To enable it, follow these steps:
        - Open the Terminal and run:
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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install flatpak
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        - Add the Flathub repository:
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flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
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        - Restart your system or log out and log back in.
- Install Firefox:
    - Once Flatpak is set up, install Firefox from the Terminal:
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flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.firefox
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Now you're all set! You can enjoy browsing with Firefox on your Chromebook without needing Linux. 🦊🌐
For more details, you can refer to the official Mozilla Support article on running Firefox on ChromeOS.