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dicknballz43
Reel Rookie
26 days ago
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How to add a small Chromium browser

How do we jailbreak these things so we can add a small chromium browser, even my nintendo wii u has a browser lol (sorry if English bad, not my first language)

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  • RokuSuzette's avatar
    RokuSuzette
    26 days ago

    Welcome, dicknballz43​ 

    You said you want to add a small Chromium browser to your Roku.

    Quick heads-up: Roku doesn’t support a native web browser, so you can’t install Chromium directly. Instead, you can cast a browser from your phone, tablet, or computer to your Roku screen.

    For more details, feel free to check out this support article.

    Hope this helps! Let us know if you need more info. 

    Roku Community Team 

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  • atc98092's avatar
    atc98092
    Community Streaming Expert
    26 days ago

    There is no known way to "jailbreak" a Roku. And even if you could, there's no available apps that you could install because the OS is proprietary. If you are thinking you can take an Android APK file and install it, no such luck. Roku does not use Android in any form.

  • atc98092's avatar
    atc98092
    Community Streaming Expert
    26 days ago

    Have you ever tried using a browser on a device that doesn't offer a keyboard and mouse/touchpad? It's a very painful experience, and frankly not worth the bother. I have a TV or two with browsers built in, and after trying it once I forgot about it. As mentioned, screen mirror your phone or tablet and enjoy a much better experience. 

    • JWS9518's avatar
      JWS9518
      Roku Guru
      26 days ago

      I am also pretty sure that the manufacturer of the OS is not going to help you "Jailbreak" their own devices either or allow users to post information about doing it either.  

    • RokuSuzette's avatar
      RokuSuzette
      Community Moderator
      26 days ago

      dicknballz43​ 

      Roku devices don’t support adding the Chromium browser, as their operating system is designed specifically for streaming apps—not general web browsing.

      Roku Community Team 

  • RokuSuzette's avatar
    RokuSuzette
    Community Moderator
    26 days ago

    Welcome, dicknballz43​ 

    You said you want to add a small Chromium browser to your Roku.

    Quick heads-up: Roku doesn’t support a native web browser, so you can’t install Chromium directly. Instead, you can cast a browser from your phone, tablet, or computer to your Roku screen.

    For more details, feel free to check out this support article.

    Hope this helps! Let us know if you need more info. 

    Roku Community Team