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You can install GalliumOS in two different ways:
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* '''From USB or SD media''', downloaded from https://ci.galliumos.org/builds
 
* '''From the commmand line''' on a ChromeOS virtual terminal, via [https://chrx.org/ chrx]
 
 
 
Both methods require [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode] enabled on your ChromeOS device.
 
 
 
'''TODO: flesh this out!''' Depending on your Chromebook model, you might need to flash your firmware to enable Legacy Boot. ROMs and instructions at https://johnlewis.ie/custom-chromebook-firmware/rom-download/.
 
 
 
== From USB or SD media ==
 
 
 
Installing from USB or SD media allows you to use your entire SSD for GalliumOS.
 
 
 
# Enable [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode]
 
# Reboot Chromebook and press CTRL+L at the white "OS verification is OFF" screen
 
# Download the newest ISO from https://ci.galliumos.org/builds
 
# Write ISO to your removable USB or SD media
 
# Insert USB or SD media into Chromebook
 
# Follow GalliumOS installer
 
 
 
== From the command line ==
 
 
 
Installing from the command line via [https://chrx.org/ chrx] will give you a dual-boot machine, GalliumOS and ChromeOS. Note that chrx only works with certain Chromebook models, so be sure to review the hardware compatibility list on the chrx site.
 
 
 
# Enable [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode]
 
# Reboot Chromebook and press CTRL+D at the white "OS verification is OFF" screen
 
# Configure Wi-Fi if necessary
 
# Press <code>CTRL+ALT+F2</code> to get a virtual terminal, then log in as user <code>chronos</code> with no password
 
# Run chrx with <code>curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go -d galliumos</code> (see https://chrx.org/ for more options)
 
# Follow on-screen instructions to repartition your SSD and to install GalliumOS
 

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