Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Bootable Linux USB on Chromebook or Chromebox
Learn how to easily create a Bootable USB Stick with Linux on Chromebook or Chromebox. This beginner-friendly guide helps you install Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora using Ventoy on Chrome OS devices, with step-by-step instructions from enabling Developer Mode to final USB setup.
To create a bootable USB stick with Linux on Chromebook or Chromebox, we use the powerful and lightweight Ventoy Software. This tool allows you to boot directly from Linux ISO files without formatting the USB drive every time. By following this tutorial, you’ll easily install Ubuntu, Fedora, or any Linux distro on your Chrome OS device.
Ventoy for Chrome OS is a unique tool that makes Linux USB installation simple and efficient. With Ventoy, you just copy ISO files to your USB stick and boot them directly. It supports multiple ISOs, has a simple interface, works with Secure Boot, and is compatible with nearly all Linux distributions, making it ideal for Chromebook Linux setup.
To unlock the full potential of your Chromebook or Chromebox, you can install the MrChromebox firmware, a custom firmware that replaces the stock BIOS and allows you to boot any Linux distro directly. Our detailed guide includes not only the firmware installation steps but also complete instructions to set up a full GNU/Linux Desktop environment on your device. Start here: MrChromebox Firmware Installation & Linux Setup Guide.
1. Enable Developer Mode
Enable Developer Mode on your Chromebook:
Step-by-step Dev Mode Guide2. Launch the Shell
Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open CROSH, then type:
shell
3. Get Root Access
Run this command to become root:
sudo su
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