

While many non-certified devices might work, Google guarantees only those on the list. Learn more about ChromeOS Flex certification.

Check the Certified models list to see all the models that are maintained by Google for ChromeOS Flex. To provide a reliable and predictable experience, Google has tested and optimized many of the world’s most popular models of Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.

ChromeOS Flex does not support ARM architecture.

Update procedures vary by model and need to be managed by device administrators. Firmware updates: Unlike ChromeOS devices, ChromeOS Flex devices do not manage and automatically update their BIOS or UEFI firmware.Google recommends that you turn on Secure boot on all your ChromeOS Flex devices Secure boot can’t provide the security guarantees of ChromeOS verified boot, but it can maintain the same boot security as Windows devices, preventing unknown third-party operating systems from booting on ChromeOS Flex devices. Because ChromeOS Flex devices don’t contain a Google security chip, the ChromeOS verified boot procedure is not available on them.Īs an alternative, Microsoft reviewed and approved ChromeOS Flex’s bootloader to optionally support UEFI Secure boot. Verified boot and Google security chip: ChromeOS devices contain a Google security chip that helps to protect the system and verify that hardware and OS are trusted.However, ChromeOS Flex has some important differences compared to ChromeOS, which is only available on Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebases. When you install ChromeOS Flex on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices, you get most of the features and benefits of ChromeOS. ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex share underlying technology and management tools.
