r/chromeos • u/Zealousideal_Song62 • 1d ago

Linux (Crostini) Can't install Linux. This error keeps popping up :(

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I wanted to install Linux but... "Error installing Linux". The progress bar stops exactly at the same position and I just don't know what's the problem because it doesn't provide any useful information.

This is a Chromebook 3110 2 in 1 (convertible)

Any help with this appreciated really

I don't want to change ChromeOS just need the Linux container to work to be able to install desktop programs

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u/bloofa 1d ago

Do you have sufficient free disk space?

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u/Nu11u5 1d ago

What is the ChromeOS version?

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u/Zealousideal_Song62 1d ago

128.0.6613.161 (Build official) (64 bits)

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u/Nu11u5 1d ago

That version is two years old. It's possible it is trying to download a version of the Linux system files that no longer exists on the servers.

The Dell Chromebook 3110 2-in-1 is supported until 2031, so there is a problem with your Chromebook being unable to install updates. Fix that problem and it will probably also fix the Linux install issue.

The simplest solution is to wipe the Chromebook and reinstall ChromeOS using a Recovery USB. This will make a fresh install of the latest version. Here is the guide to do that.

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1080595?hl=en

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u/Zealousideal_Song62 1d ago

alright thank you so much. yeah it doesn't show any updates available. so if I download latest chrome os in a pendrive and reinstall from it will it work after the update?

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u/Nu11u5 1d ago

It should work after, yes.

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u/Zealousideal_Song62 1d ago

thank you. i'll do that

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u/justindavie 1d ago

País?? Influye mucho!! Soy de Cuba y tenía esta misma situación. De hecho no me llegaban ni las actuaciones de Chrome OS. Insertar un VPN en mi red WiFi soluciono el problema para siempre!

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u/Zealousideal_Song62 1d ago

Justo vivo en Cuba

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u/LegAcceptable2362 1d ago

That's a problem. Any connections to servers located in the US will be blocked.

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u/justindavie 23h ago

Escríbeme al DM, te asesoro con como saltar todas las restricciones de Chrome OS en Cuba

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u/SeaworthinessGlum577 20h ago

Your cpu support hyper theading to make VM linux ambient developer?

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u/SeaworthinessGlum577 20h ago

The Dell Chromebook 3110 (and 3110 2-in-1) natively supports the Linux Development Environment (Crostini). If your device says it does not support a VM, hyper-threading (HT), or the Linux Developer Environment, the problem is usually caused by admin blocks or software corruption rather than a hardware limitation, fix this

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u/luva_de_pedreiro 13h ago

I had the same problem, but after I simply restarted my Wi-Fi modem, the problem was fixed. Try restarting your modem, or use a different Wi-Fi connection.