The device that you use to create your USB installer can be different to the device you plan to install ChromeOS Flex on. How you create your installer depends on the device you're using.

As an admin, you can install ChromeOS Flex on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices so your users can get many of the features that are available on ChromeOS devices. Before you begin

For non-certified models, follow the same steps that you take to install ChromeOS Flex on certified models. For detailed steps, see the ChromeOS Flex installation guide.

Below are common questions about installing and running ChromeOS Flex on devices in your organization.

After you have successfully booted ChromeOS Flex from your USB installer, you can permanently install ChromeOS Flex, erasing the device’s existing OS and replacing it with ChromeOS Flex. …

You can install Linux command line tools, code editors, and IDEs (integrated development environments) on your Chromebook. These can be used to write code, create apps, and more.

Use your Chromebook offline Chromebook keyboard shortcuts Adjust the volume on your Chromebook Get notifications when you talk while muted on ChromeOS Find compatible …

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ChromeOS is only for actual Chromebooks/Chromeboxes. ChromeOS Flex is the version that is installable on other devices, however you will not be able to install ChromeOS Flex on that …

Google regularly tests, maintains, and certifies Chrome OS Flex features and functionality on many individual models. We keep a full list of certified devices, dates they’re certified until, …