The PhET Android app allows native offline use of all the HTML5 sims and can be downloaded from the Play Store. The app is $0.99 and proceeds fund more HTML5 sim development.
The Android app can be volume purchased by schools or other organizations looking for multiple licenses on Android Managed Google Play
For information about managing Android apps on Chromebooks, click here
The following steps are required to do a managed purchase of our Android App and deploy on Chromebooks:
- You'll first want to ensure your Chromebooks are compatible with Android apps: https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-apps
- Then, you'll need to enable Android apps: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7131624?hl=en&ref_topic=2936230
- In order to purchase bulk licenses, you'll need to sign in and purchase via "Managed Google Play": https://play.google.com/work/apps/details?id=edu.colorado.phet.android_app
- Once purchased, you'll need to approve the app and decide how apps are installed:https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7131624?hl=en
Another useful set of instructions created by a teacher is available here: https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/10/using-android-apps-on-chromebooks.html
Our original Java and Flash sims are not compatible with Android devices. Our Android app allows native offline use of all the HTML5 sims. The app is $0.99 and proceeds fund more HTML5 sim development.
