Chrome OS Flex Mac Compatibility
Here's a list of older Apple devices that are compatible with Google Chrome OS Flex. There may be some hardware compatibility issues with certain models (i.e. no webcam support.)
From Google:
| Model Name | Current Status | End of Support |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iMac 11,2 (Mid-2010 21.5" MC508LL/A MC509LL/A) | |
2024 |
| Apple iMac 12,1 (21.5" MC309LL/A) | |
2024 |
| Apple Mac Mini 7,1 (MGEN2LL/A MGEM2LL/A) | |
2026 |
| Apple Macbook 7,1 (MC207LL/A MC516LL/A) | |
2023 |
| Apple Macbook Air 5,1 (Mid-2012 11"MD223LL/A) | |
2025 |
| Apple MacBook Air 6,1 (2014 11" MD711LL/A MD711LL/B) | |
2026 |
| Apple Macbook Air 7,2 (13" MJVE2LL/A, MQD32LL/A, MQD42LL/A, MJVG2LL/A) | |
2027 |
| Apple Macbook Pro 9,2 (13" MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A) | |
2025 |
| Apple Macbook Pro 11,2 (15" ME293LL/A, MGXA2LL/A) | |
2025 |
Note: The webcam is non functional on the Macbook air 6,1, 7,2
We've installed this on a few older MacBooks with mixed results. Slow speed and hardware compatibility issues keep us from recommending this as a solution for large deployments at this time.
Our recommendation for K-12 schools would be to trade-in older Apple devices and use that money to purchase new Chrome devices if you're looking to add more Chrome seats to your fleet.