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==Step 1 - Make sure Google Location Services are enabled on your Chromebook:==
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== Step 1 - Make sure Google Location Services are enabled on your Chromebook: ==
On the Chromebook, go to Settings
On the Chromebook, go to Settings


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Open "Apps", and From the apps menu, select "Google Play Store"
Open "Apps", and From the apps menu, select "Google Play Store"


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From the Google Play Store menu, select Manage Android preferences
From the Google Play Store menu, select Manage Android preferences


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From Android preferences, select Location
From Android preferences, select Location


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On the Location screen, make sure "Use Location" is toggled on
On the Location screen, make sure "Use Location" is toggled on


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==Step 2 - Install the Sphero Android App:==
==Step 2 - Install the Sphero Android App:==
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Open the Google Play Store, and search for and install the Sphero Android App.
Open the Google Play Store, and search for and install the Sphero Android App.


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Step 1 - Make sure Google Location Services are enabled on your Chromebook:

On the Chromebook, go to Settings


Open "Apps", and From the apps menu, select "Google Play Store"

App Settings.png

From the Google Play Store menu, select Manage Android preferences

Manage Android Preferences.png

From Android preferences, select Location

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On the Location screen, make sure "Use Location" is toggled on

Use Location Toggled on.png

Step 2 - Install the Sphero Android App:

Open the Google Play Store, and search for and install the Sphero Android App.

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