Build ChromeOS Flex Installation Media
- Turn on your PC/Mac/Chromebook. Next, open any Chrome-based browser. Then, go to this Chrome extension page (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromebook-recovery-utili/pocpnlppkickgojjlmhdmidojbmbodfm) Then click on the “Add to Chrome” button.
- Click on the Chromebook Repair Utility extension. You will see the USB flash drive requirements and a button to start.
- Clicking on the Start button will take you to the next step. Select "Select a model from the list".
- Now, from the manufacturer list, select Google Chrome OS Flex. Then choose the only option (ChromeOS Flex) from the product list. Click on the Continue link.
- Next, select the USB drive. Insert the USB stick and choose it. Then click on the Continue link.
- To begin the Chrome OS Flex download process, click the Create button. It may take several minutes, depending on your internet speed.
- Once complete, safely eject the flash drive from your computer and boot to it on any device. WARNING: If you choose to install ChromeOS Flex it will completely wipe the hard drive of the computer you choose.