Download Chrome OS Flex Your PC or Mac
Google unveiled ChromeOS Flex, a redesign created specifically to function on outdated Macs and PCs. Google stated in their formal announcement that more than 400 devices have received ChromeOS Flex certification. There are two ways that you can get the most recent version of ChromeOS Flex.
Updated on July 19, 2024: Chrome OS Flex's most recent stable version (V126) was included.
Updated on July 23, 2022: On July 15, 2022, Google made the stable version of Chrome OS Flex available. Chrome OS Flex V103 is the first stable version (direct download link added). According to Google, ChromeOS Flex has evolved from its early access days and is now certified on over 400 devices.
Updated on April 14, 2022: All often asked questions about Chrome OS Flex have been added, along with their corresponding responses. Updated on February 26, 2022: A different download option has been added to get the Chrome OS Flex installation file straight away.
Download Chrome OS Flex
2. At this point, select the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension that was installed. A new window containing the USB flash drive requirement and an initiate button will open.
3. After selecting the "Get Started" button, you will be prompted to input the model number of your Chromebook before moving on to the next stage. You only need to click on the label that says "Select a model from a list"; there is no need to worry.
4. Next, choose Google Chrome OS Flex from the manufacturer list and Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable) from the product list. After that, press the "Continue" button.
6. In order to begin the Chrome OS Flex download, select the Create Now option. Several minutes will pass, based on your internet speed.
Set up OS Flex Chrome. After the downloading and flashing process is finished, the target PC or Mac has to have Chrome OS Flex installed. You must do that by rebooting the target machine after inserting the USB. Press the boot key repeatedly during booting to bring up the Boot Manager.
| Brand | Assigned Boot Menu Key |
|---|---|
| Acer | F12 |
| Apple | Hold Option (next to the ⌘ key) |
| Asus | Esc or F8 |
| Dell | F12 |
| Gateway | F1 |
| HP | Esc or F9 |
| Intel | F2 |
| Lenovo | F12, F8, F10 |
| Toshiba | F2 or F12 |
| Other | Esc or F1-F12 |
A welcome window will now appear when the bootable Chrome OS Flex loads. Select the "Get Started" option.
You must now establish an internet connection; your WiFi network(s) will be displayed there. After connecting it, press the Next button.
After reading the Google terms of service, click Accept and Proceed.
You must now indicate who will be utilizing the system, make the appropriate selections, and click the Next button.
