Introduction
Follow this guide to create a USB installer for ChromeOS Flex, a version of the cloud‑centric ChromeOS operating system that you can install on your own hardware.
While ChromeOS Flex doesn't have strict device requirements, it does have a list of certified models. You can try it on other devices, but you're likely to encounter issues. As a baseline, you'll need an Intel or AMD processor, 8 GB of system memory, and 16 GB of storage.
What you need
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Open Google Chrome and navigate to the Chrome Web Store
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Add Google's Chromebook Recovery Utility to Chrome by clicking Add to Chrome
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When prompted, click Add extension
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At the top right of Chrome's browser window, click More Tools and then Extensions
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Next to the newly installed Chromebook Recovery Utility toggle the switch to on.
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From Chrome, launch the Chrome Recovery Utility extension.
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Click Get started
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Click Select a model from a list
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For the Select a manufacturer option, find and choose Google Chrome OS Flex.
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For the Select a product option, find and choose Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable).
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Click on Continue, and choose your USB device from the dropdown menu.
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Click Continue and once prompted click Create now.
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You can remove your recovery USB once the finish message is displayed.
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Congratulations! You can now use your USB drive to install ChromeOS Flex.
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