Get PlayStore in ChromeOS Flex

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Get PlayStore in ChromeOS Flex

Basic Requirements

• x86_64 based computer with UEFI boot support.
• Administrative privileges on the device.
• A basic understanding of the Linux terminal.

CPU Compatibility

• Intel CPUs from Haswell (4th Gen) / Celeron CPUs from Braswell.
• AMD Ryzen.

Unsupported Hardware

• Older Intel/AMD CPUs are not supported.
• Dedicated GPUs are not supported.
• Virtual Machines are not supported.
• ARM CPUs are not supported.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Chrome OS Recovery File:

• For Intel processors from 3rd to 9th gen, download Rammus.
• For Intel processors from 10th gen onwards, download Volteer.
• For AMD processors, download Zot.
• Download images link

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB with the Recovery File:

• Insert a USB drive of at least 16 GB.
• Use the Chromebook Recovery Utility tool to create the bootable USB.

Step 3: Install Chrome OS

1. Reboot your PC and Access BIOS/Boot Menu

   • Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup or boot menu. This is typically done by pressing a key such as F2, F12, Del, or Esc immediately after turning on the computer.

2. Disable Secure Boot

   • Navigate through the BIOS settings and disable Secure Boot to allow Chrome OS installation. This option is usually found under the "Security" or "Boot" tabs.

3. Select Boot Device

   • Insert your USB drive that contains the Chrome OS recovery image.
   • Select the USB drive as the primary boot device.

4. Open Chrome OS Terminal

   • Once Chrome OS from the USB starts, open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

5. Access the Shell Environment

   shell

6. Gain Root Access

   sudo su

7. Resize Data Partition (if necessary)

   • If you need to adjust the data partition size to make space for the Play Store and Android apps, use:

   sudo resize-data

8. Install Chrome OS on Hard Drive

   • Use the following command to install Chrome OS to your hard drive. Replace [Your HDD Name] with the device name of your hard drive (e.g., sda).

   sudo chromeos-install --dst /dev/[Your HDD Name]

   Example:

   sudo chromeos-install --dst /dev/sda

9. Follow On-Screen Instructions

   • Complete the installation by following any additional prompts that appear on the screen.

10. Final Setup:

• Once installed, set up Chrome OS with your Google account and customize as per your preferences.
• Verify that the Google Play Store is working correctly.

Could you clarify how you know pen terminal to execute commands in point 3 please.

@idarek updated instructions

One more thing.
You referring:

• download Rammus, there are two rammus-leona and rammus-shyvana
• download Volteer, multiple options there
• download Zot, multiple options there

any specific need to be or doesn't matter?

@idarek

For Intel processors from 3rd to 9th gen, download Rammus.
For Intel processors from 10th gen onwards, download Volteer.
For AMD processors, download Zot.

@idarek

For Intel processors from 3rd to 9th gen, download Rammus. For Intel processors from 10th gen onwards, download Volteer. For AMD processors, download Zot.

If you go to the download link, there are more options to choose (download) under each of these. Do you download any specific?

@idarek usually try with the Stable version of the choosen one

@idarek usually try with the Stable version of the choosen one

Please have a look at the link you provided. volteer got 13 sub-versions, all stable, this is why I want to know which one specifically you referring that will work?

@idarek can be any, u will replace the image, if is doesn't work, try the next one stable. If none works, then your hardware is not fully compatible