Updated September 2026, 45 minutes ago
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![Install Google Chrome OS Flex on Old Macs [2009-2015] MacBook Pro!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_62ryY4PjYY/mqdefault.jpg "Install Google Chrome OS Flex on Old Macs [2009-2015] MacBook Pro!
Did you know that you could install Chrome OS on your old 2009-2015 unsupported Mac? This is just another option along with OpenCore Legacy Patcher + Big Sur or Monterey or Windows 10 or Windows 11 to keep your old Mac running and secure!!! This video is a step-by-step guide on how to install Chrome OS Flex on your Mac! UPDATES & CHAPTERS BELOW!
0:00 Welcome and intro
0:29 UPDATES & Chapters Section
0:44 Why would you want to install Chrome OS on a Mac?
1:25 What are the Mac Hardware Requirements for Chrome OS Flex?
1:50 What do you need to Install Google Chrome OS Flex on a Mac?
2:39 Minimum Device Requirements for Chrome OS Flex
2:53 How to create a Chrome OS Flex USB Installer
6:58 Chrome OS Flex lets you try out the OS running off the USB
7:29 Note: have a USB installer of macOS if you want to roll back to macOS
8:00 Ready to reboot the Mac to Chrome OS Installer Hold down Option key
8:22 Select EFI Boot from the boot picker menu
8:55 The Chrome OS Flex installer is booted - Get Started
9:23 Starting the Install of Chrome OS
10:17 Install is complete, the Mac must be shut down and powered back up.
10:24 Powering the Mac Back on without the Chrome OS USB installer plugged in
10:38 Now we are at the Chrome OS Setup Assistant Window + Process
11:45 Booted to Chrome OS Flex on a 2010 Mac Mini!
11:57 Checking Wifi, BlueTooth & Sound Settings
12:47 Thank you!
Google Chrome OS Flex Installation Instructions
https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529?hl=en&ref_topic=11551271
Google Chrome OS Certified Hardware model list for Apple
https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11513094?hl=en&ref_topic=11618314#zippy=%2Capple
Installing macOS Monterey on your Unsupported Mac
Download Full macOS Monterey & Big Sur Installers InstallAssistant.pkg - https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
Download Full macOS Monterey & Big Sur M1 Apple Silicon IPSW Files
https://mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/
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![OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.2 Update! [BIG FIXES]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/beOvYXHVpmQ/mqdefault.jpg "OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.2 Update! [BIG FIXES]
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.2 Update is live and includes some big fixes for macOS Sequoia! In this video Ill go over all the changes & fixes in this update along with testing 13 different Mac Models!. The OCLP 2.0.2 update supports Big Sur 11.7.10, Monterey 12.7.6, Ventura 13.7 & Sonoma 14.57 & Sequoia 15.0.
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Donations
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/28/how-to-help-hurricane-helene/75431425007/
OpenCore Legacy Patcher website
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/
OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0.2 App download
https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases
Support the OCLP Devs at Open Collective
https://opencollective.com/opencore-legacy-patcher
my OCLP Sequoia on Unsupported Macs full walkthrough video
https://youtu.be/rfa2aSm7OxQ
My OCLP Sonoma on Unsupported Macs full walkthrough video
https://youtu.be/eGR2qGw9lG8
Download the latest macOS Ventura Kernel Debug Kit (KDK)
https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases
USB-A USB 2.0 HUB (My Amazon Affiliates link)
https://a.co/d/i7yNkXq
I want to thank both Mykola Grymalyuk (khronokernel) & Dhinak G (dhinakg) for your work on OpenCore Legacy Patcher + all of the contributing developers that help maintain the patcher! OCLP brings new life to thousands of Macs by saving them from the recycler!
SUPPORTED MAC MODELS LIST
https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html
Having a issue? - OpenCore Legacy Support + Discord Server
https://discord.gg/rqdPgH8xSN
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