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Everybody's trying to get one of Google and Back Market's $3 ChromeOS Flex keys.

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Back Market launched ChromeOS Flex USB Kit on Mar 1st '26.

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Everybody's trying to get one of Google and Back Market's $3 ChromeOS Flex keys. They're currently out of stock. 2 hours ago Ryan Haines / Android Authority * Google and Back Market are selling $3 USB keys that come preloaded with ChromeOS Flex. * The keys simplify getting ChromeOS up and running on older hardware. * These new keys are out of stock as of publication. Last month, Back Market and Google introduced a low-friction new way to get some extra mileage out of older PCs and Macs: ready-made ChromeOS Flex USB keys that make it simple to get Google's desktop OS up and running on computers that are out of software support or struggling to run heavier operating systems. Those USB keys are now up for sale - and they're surprisingly cheap. Latest deals on top tech. Google announced availability of the new USB-A keys in a blog post. They're being sold through Back Market for just a few bucks, and come with simple instructions explaining how to use them to boot ChromeOS on a Windows PC or Mac. Don't want to miss the best from Android Authority? * Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. * You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below. ChromeOS Flex is a version of the operating system intended to be booted on computers that initially shipped...

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Product
ChromeOS Flex USB Kit
Takes effect
Mar 1, 2026

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Detected
Apr 3, 2026
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news
signal_subtype
launches

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