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

Carefully review the on-screen warning about erasing data. Click Install ChromeOS Flex. When installation is complete, you'll see a message on screen. The device turns off automatically. …

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.

If you want to try ChromeOS Flex while keeping your computer’s existing data and OS, you can run ChromeOS Flex from the USB installer without actually installing it.

Use the USB installer that you just created to boot the device you want to run ChromeOS Flex on. Before you begin: Read the notes and installation instructions specific to your device.

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When you install ChromeOS Flex on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices, you get most of the features and benefits of ChromeOS. However, ChromeOS Flex has some important …

To set up your ChromeOS Flex device after installation, follow the on-screen instructions. Setting up ChromeOS Flex devices is the same as setting up a Chromebook.

Before you install ChromeOS Flex on devices, switch BIOS or UEFI settings from RAID to AHCI. Find the menu for RAID and AHCI settings, typically under Storage. Re-install ChromeOS Flex …