How to Install Chrome OS Flex (2022)

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How to Install Chrome OS Flex (2022)


What is Google Chrome OS Flex?

Two years back, Google acquired Neverware, a New York-based company that was developing CloudReady. It allowed users to breathe new life into older PCs and run Chrome OS. CloudReady was built on the open-source Chromium OS base. They have also added Linux support recently. Google took over the project and has now released Chrome OS Flex (aka CloudReady 2.0) based on Chrome OS — Google’s official desktop OS with support for Google Assistant and other Google services. There is Linux support too, but Google Play Store is not available on Chrome OS Flex.

Requirements To Install Chrome OS Flex

1. A USB pen drive with at least 8GB or more storage.

2. Windows PC with an Intel or AMD x86-64-bit processor. ARM processors are not supported yet.


3. At least 4GB RAM or more.

4. Internal storage must be 16GB or more.

5. Check your PC’s compatibility from here. If your PC is on the list, you are good to go. In case your model does not appear in the list, do not worry. You can still proceed with the installation. Chrome OS Flex works even on non-certified PCs, as we have tested below, it’s just that some of the functionalities might be limited.


Flash Chrome OS Flex On USB Drive

1. First, go ahead and install the Chromebook Recovery Utility Chrome extension using the link here. It’s an extension that will allow you to flash the Chrome OS Flex build on your USB drive.

2. Next, open the Chromebook Recovery Utility and plug in your USB drive. After that, click on “Get Started“.


3. On the next page, click on the “Select a model from a list” option.


4. Click on the “Select a manufacturer” drop-down menu and choose “Google Chrome OS Flex“. From the next drop-down menu, select “Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable)”. Now, click on “Continue”.


5. After that, select your USB thumb drive and click on “Continue“.




6. Finally, click on “Create now“, and the Chromebook Recovery Utility will create a bootable Chrome OS Flex drive. The whole process will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your internet speed.

Install Chrome OS Flex on Windows Laptop or MacBook


1. Once the flashing process is complete, restart your PC and press the boot key. If you don’t know the boot key for your computer, check the table below. Keep pressing the boot key until you see the boot selection page. If you are installing Chrome OS Flex on a custom-built PC, find the boot key based on your motherboard manufacturer from the internet.


2. On the boot selection page, select your USB drive using the arrow keys and hit Enter.



3. Now, the “Welcome to CloudReady 2.0” screen will appear. Here, click on “Get Started“. Now, go through the on-screen instructions and sign in with your Google account.


4. I suggest you explore Chrome OS Flex first before installing it on your hard drive. This way, you can check the compatibility of your Wi-Fi, keyboard, mouse, Bluetooth, touchpad, and other hardware devices.


5. Once you are sure that you want to install Chrome OS Flex, open the Quick Settings panel from the bottom-right corner and click “Sign out“.


6. Next, click on “Install CloudReady” at the bottom-left corner.


7. Finally, click on “Install CloudReady 2.0” and then click on “Install” again. Note that this step will wipe your complete hard drive, so make sure to take a backup before performing this action. Once the installation is complete, shut down your computer and remove the USB drive.


8. And that’s it. Chrome OS Flex will boot up on your device without any issues.


Chrome OS Flex on a Windows Laptop: First Impressions

It’s safe to say that Chrome OS Flex is quite performance in comparison to Windows 11 or 10. I use an 8th-gen i5 Chromebook regularly, and in contrast, the performance with Chrome OS Flex on my 6th-gen Windows laptop is on a different level. The surprising part is that Google has added Google Assistant support in Chrome OS Flex, which is awesome. However, do note that there is no Android app support, and Google has not announced that it will add Play Store to this build in the future.

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