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image_name.bin-The name of the downloaded installer file.Sudo dd if=image_name.bin of=/dev/sdN bs=4M status=progress

Use the command to write the image to USB:.If you’re using dd command-line utility on a Linux device: If you’re using a third-party utility, refer to product documentation. Be sure to remove all other removable media. Use your preferred decompression tool to unzip the file.

On your device, download the latest ChromeOS Flex installer image.

When you get a message that your recovery media is ready, remove your USB drive from the device.įor admins who are comfortable with creating bootable USB drives using dd command-line utility or other third-party utilities.

Note: During the process, it is normal for Chrome Recovery Utility to show unusual percentages.

From the dropdown menu, select the USB drive.

For Select a product, find and click ChromeOS Flex.

For Select a manufacturer, find and click Google ChromeOS Flex.

In Chrome browser, launch the Chrome Recovery Utility extension.

Optional: You can also click Details and toggle the switch to the right.Īfter you turn on the Chromebook Recovery Extension, in the extension panel in your browser, click on the extension to open the pop-up.

Next to Chromebook Recovery Utility, toggle the switch to the right.

At the top right of your Chrome browser window, click Extensions Manage extensions.

Step 2: Make sure Chrome Recovery Utility extension is turned on The Chromebook Recovery Utility is now an extension in your Chrome browser.

On your ChromeOS, Windows, or Mac device, open Chrome browser.

Use Chromebook Recovery Utility Step 1: Install Chromebook Recovery Utility All contents on the USB drive will be erased.

Creating a bootable usb drive