Roblox supports many platforms, but Linux users have been left out—until now. Thanks to an application called Sober, you can play Roblox seamlessly on your Linux device. So without any further delay, let's check out how to download and use Sober Roblox.
What is Sober?
Sober is an app built to make playing Roblox on Linux desktops seamless. Previously, players relied on methods like Wine, Android emulators, or virtual machines, but these approaches are now outdated. As per the official website, Sober provides a runtime for the Android version of Roblox, effectively bridging the gap between Android and Linux.
Before we dive into the details, it's important to note that Sober is a closed-source application and has not been officially authorized by Roblox Studios. So proceed at your own risk as you might encounter issues such as crashing, keybind mismatches, and lag.
How to download and install Sober on Linux
Before you download Sober on your Linux system, you'll need to install Flatpak:
- Open a terminal
- Add the Flatpak repository by running the command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:alexlarsson/flatpak.
- Update your package list with: sudo apt update.
- Install Flatpak by executing: sudo apt install flatpak.
- (Optional) If you want to use a graphical interface, install GNOME Software support with: sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak.
- Reboot your system to complete the installation.
Once you have Flatpak installed, all you need to do is enter the command line: flatpak install --user https://sober.vinegarhq.org/sober.flatpakref in your terminal to download Sober on your system. You can also head to their official website if the command line isn't working for you.
How to download Roblox via Sober
Once you have Sober running, follow these steps to install Roblox on Linux:
- Download the Roblox Android APK from a trusted source.
- Launch Sober on your system and click on "Select application bundle"
- Select the APK file you downloaded and install it.
- Finally, the application will reboot and you can log into your Roblox account.
You can easily play Roblox games on your Linux system using your keyboard and mouse, thanks to Sober's automatic management.
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Published: Dec 4, 2024 07:05 am