How do I install Debian 12 on an HP Chromebook 14a？

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I’m planning on replacing ChromeOS with Debian 12 Bookworm for more customization, performance (maybe?), and software. I haven’t been able to make any conclusions based on my research so far but I heard of something related to flashing new firmware. I have developer mode enabled and know how to boot from a USB drive/MicroSD but I haven’t done much more than that. My two big questions are:

  1. Can I just install Debian through the regular installer image without firmware shenanigans and higher risks of bricking, and
  2. Is there a backup image of some sort in case I want to revert back to ChromeOS?

On a side note, the diagnostics tool says my Chromebook is a HP Chromebook 14a (codename blooglet) but both the UEFI/BIOS and the system info shown from a live Debian USB say it’s a HP Chromebook x360 12b (codename bloog). Whether that means anything significant, I’m not entirely sure.

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This is all thoroughly covered in the docs, but 1) No 2) Yes

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I have an HP CB 14A-NA0090-NR in my collection of CB’s…so, I’d be interested in this, too. Nuff said.

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Thanks! I’ll look further into it.