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You can install GalliumOS in two different ways: | You can install GalliumOS in two different ways: | ||
| − | * '''From USB or SD media''' | + | * '''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] | * '''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. | Both methods require [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode] enabled on your ChromeOS device. | ||
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== From USB or SD media == | == From USB or SD media == | ||
Installing from USB or SD media allows you to use your entire SSD for GalliumOS. | Installing from USB or SD media allows you to use your entire SSD for GalliumOS. | ||
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| + | '''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/. | ||
# Enable [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode] | # 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 | # Reboot Chromebook and press CTRL+L at the white "OS verification is OFF" screen | ||
| − | # Download the newest ISO from https://ci.galliumos.org/builds | + | # Download the newest ISO from https://ci.galliumos.org/builds (images are available for Haswell, Broadwell, and C710 devices) |
# Write ISO to your removable USB or SD media | # Write ISO to your removable USB or SD media | ||
# Insert USB or SD media into Chromebook | # Insert USB or SD media into Chromebook | ||
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== From the command line == | == 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. | + | Installing from the command line via [https://chrx.org/ chrx] will give you a dual-boot machine, GalliumOS and ChromeOS. |
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| + | 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] | # Enable [http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices Developer Mode] | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 27 October 2015
You can install GalliumOS in two different ways:
- From USB or SD media downloaded from https://ci.galliumos.org/builds
- From the commmand line on a ChromeOS virtual terminal, via chrx
Both methods require Developer Mode enabled on your ChromeOS device.
From USB or SD media
Installing from USB or SD media allows you to use your entire SSD for GalliumOS.
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/.
- Enable 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 (images are available for Haswell, Broadwell, and C710 devices)
- 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 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 Developer Mode
- Reboot Chromebook and press CTRL+D at the white "OS verification is OFF" screen
- Configure Wi-Fi if necessary
- Press
CTRL+ALT+F2to get a virtual terminal, then log in as userchronoswith no password - Run chrx with
curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go -d galliumos(see https://chrx.org/ for more options) - Follow on-screen instructions to repartition your SSD and to install GalliumOS
