How to sideload apps on a Chromebook via ADB If you don't want to deal with developer mode on Chromebook or lose the information stored on your computer, use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
Here's how to get it done. How to delete apps on Chromebook 1. Open the Launcher — that's the circle icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. 2. Click the up-carrot to view all of your apps.