Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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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
support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529?hl=en&ref_topic=11551271

Google Chrome OS Certified Hardware model list for Apple
support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11513094?hl=en&ref_topic=11618314#zippy=%2Capple

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