How to Get the Latest Version of Google Chrome on Your Raspberry Pi 4

A step-by-step guide for installing Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi 4 and configure it for optimal performance. …


Updated August 4, 2023

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A step-by-step guide for installing Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi 4 and configure it for optimal performance.

Introduction

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers available today, and its lightweight design makes it a great choice for resource-constrained devices like the Raspberry Pi. This guide will show you how to install Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi 4 and configure it for optimal performance.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  1. A Raspberry Pi 4 Model B or later with a 64-bit OS (Raspbian, Ubuntu, or any other compatible OS).
  2. An internet connection for your Raspberry Pi.
  3. sudo privileges on the device (or logged in as root user).

Step 1: Download the Google Chrome ARM Debian Package

First, you need to download the ARM-compatible version of Google Chrome for your Raspberry Pi. To do this, open a terminal window and run the following command:

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_arm.deb

This will download the latest version of Google Chrome to your home directory as a .deb file.

Step 2: Install the Package

Next, you need to install the downloaded package using the dpkg command. Run the following in the terminal:

sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_arm.deb

This will start the installation process for Google Chrome. If any dependencies are missing, the installer will prompt you to install them automatically.

Step 3: Configure Chrome for Optimal Performance

To ensure that Google Chrome runs smoothly on your Raspberry Pi 4, we need to configure some settings. Open Chrome by running the following command in the terminal:

google-chrome

Once the browser is open, follow these steps to optimize performance:

  1. Go to chrome://settings/.
  2. Click on “Advanced” at the bottom of the page.
  3. Under “System”, enable “Use hardware acceleration when available”.
  4. Under “Performance”, set “GPU rasterization” to “Enabled”.
  5. Save your changes and close the settings window.

Step 4: Verify Installation and Test Chrome

To verify that Google Chrome is installed correctly, run the following command in the terminal:

google-chrome --version

This should display the version number of the installed Chrome browser. To test the browser, navigate to your favorite website (e.g., https://www.google.com) and ensure it loads without any issues.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Google Chrome on your Raspberry Pi 4 and configured it for optimal performance. Enjoy your new web browsing experience on this powerful, yet energy-efficient device.