How to Create and Install a Chrome OS Image: Fast and Easy Guide

With over 20 videos about Chrome OS on my playlist, you'd think I had enough of this topic. And you're right; I'm ready to move on. But before I do, I want to wrap it up properly with one last video, sharing the fastest method to create a Chrome OS image compatible with your device.

In this video, you’ll learn how to:

- Create a Chrome OS image.

- Flash it onto a USB.

- Run Chrome OS from the USB.

- Install Chrome OS on your device using just the USB.

Everything is quick, easy, and straightforward. Let's get started!

You will need three things:

1. Brunch Framework - Download from the link provided in the video description. Make sure to check the supported hardware section to ensure your CPU is compatible with Chrome OS.

2. Chrome OS Recovery Image - Download from [chromiumdash.appspot.com](https://chromiumdash.appspot.com). Different versions are available based on your device’s CPU:

    - AMD Ryzen: Download ZOR.

    - Intel 4th to 9th Gen: Download RAMOS or VOLER.

    - Intel 10th and 11th Gen: Download VOLER.

    - Intel 12th Gen: Download BRIA.

   For VOLER and BRIA, switch the kernel to 5.10 (refer to my video on how to do this).

3. Rufus - Use this tool to flash the Chrome OS image onto a USB. Make sure your USB is at least 16 GB.

1. Create a Folder: Create a folder named "Chrome OS" on your desktop and extract the Brunch framework and the Chrome OS image into this folder.

2. Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL): 

   - Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" and enable Windows Subsystem for Linux.

   - Restart your computer.

   - Open the "Chrome OS" folder, type "PowerShell" in the path bar, and press Enter.

   - In PowerShell, type `wsl` and follow these commands to install Ubuntu: 

     ```bash

     wsl --install -d Ubuntu

     ```

   - Set up your username and password, then update Ubuntu:

     ```bash

     sudo apt update && sudo apt install pv

     ```

1. In the PowerShell window, navigate to the "Chrome OS" folder.

2. Run the command to create the Chrome OS image:

   ```bash

   sudo bash chromeos-install.sh -src <chromeos_recovery_image>.bin -dst chromeos.img

   ```

   Replace `<chromeos_recovery_image>` with the name of your downloaded recovery image file.

1. Open Rufus and select your USB drive.

2. Choose the Chrome OS image you created.

3. Click "Start". Note: This will erase all data on the USB, so back up any important files.

1. Restart your device and boot from the USB.

2. Follow the instructions to run or install Chrome OS. If you need detailed steps, refer to my previous videos (link in the description with a timestamp).

- Resize the USB partition to use the full capacity if your USB is larger than 16 GB.

- Use the same USB to install Chrome OS on your device without needing additional tools like Linux Mint or Grub2Win.