Q: How do I install ChromeOS Flex onto my PCs and Macs?

You can use this ChromeOS Flex installation guide .

Question 1

What is the difference between ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex?

Accepted Answer

ChromeOS Flex offers almost all of the great benefits of ChromeOS and is an upgrade from your existing Windows or Mac operating system, provided free of charge. There are a few differences, however. ChromeOS devices include Google-designed security chips and hardware that allow verified boot and firmware integrations, while ChromeOS Flex does not. In addition, if you need managed Google Play and Android apps, that functionality is only available on ChromeOS devices. Learn more about all the differences here.

Question 2

How do I manage devices with ChromeOS Flex installed?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to purchase ChromeOS Enterprise Upgrade (or ChromeOS Education Upgrade) for each ChromeOS Flex device that you want to manage before you can enrol them in your organisation. Once enrolled, you can use your Google Admin console to manage those devices, apply policies and get support.

Question 3

Why do I need ChromeOS Enterprise Upgrade?

Accepted Answer

If you are an administrator who is managing ChromeOS devices for a business, you can use ChromeOS Enterprise Upgrade to enforce policies, set up Chrome features for users, provide access to your internal VPNs and Wi-Fi networks, force-install apps and extensions and more.

Question 4

How do I install ChromeOS Flex onto my PCs and Macs?

Accepted Answer

You can use this ChromeOS Flex installation guide.

Question 5

Which devices are supported to run on ChromeOS Flex?

Accepted Answer

ChromeOS Flex is designed to support the most common PCs and Macs over the last 10+ years, but it is only officially supported on certified models. You can visit our ChromeOS Flex certified models list to see which devices are supported.

Question 6

How often are ChromeOS Flex updates released?

Accepted Answer

ChromeOS Flex follows the same release cycle as ChromeOS. For details, see Manage updates on ChromeOS devices.

Question 7

Can I mass deploy ChromeOS Flex to devices?

Accepted Answer

You can use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to mass deploy ChromeOS Flex to devices in your organisation. For details, see Mass deploy ChromeOS Flex.