I have been using my Chromebook for a while so I made sure I backed up any files that I hadn’t saved on my Google drive. Backup any data you may have on your Chromebook How to Install Linux on an Intel based Chromebook (Native Linux Method)īefore we begin, you should know that this process is reversible in that you can revert back to Chrome OS if you wish. After following this guide, if you decide you want to go back to Chrome OS, check out the last step. Often requires opening up Chromebook and removing ‘write protect’. Will require you to flash your Chromebook with a custom BIOS. May require you to work out several bugs after installation depending on the distribution you’re installing. Removes Chrome OS from your Chromebook and turns it into solely a Linux machine. Allows you to install several different distributions, including GalliumOS which is made specifically for Chromebooks. On boot, you can choose which operating system you want to run. You can easily switch between Linux and Chrome OS by a simple keyboard shortcut. I will be using a Broadwell based Intel i3 Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015 Edition).Īs for the Operating System I will be installing Elementary OS purely out of personal preference, but you can install any popular Linux distribution and it will likely work fine. This will work on most Intel/x86-based Chromebooks. 3.8.1 Q: What if I installed my OS, and it still boots to the EFI shell – what do I do?.Boot into your live USB drive and install your Linux Distro
Create a live USB Drive loaded with your choice of Linux Distribution
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