fydeOS 18.1 on my Acer Chromebook R11

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:pushpin:Is the Acer Chromebook R11 supported?

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Please describe the problem you’ve encountered in detail:
Four problems:

  1. downloaded fydeOS 18.1 and checked the SHA256. All OK. I used
    balenaEtcher-1.19.21 to create the bootable USB. Did not work. Got and error. created the USB with RUFUS and would not boot. Install instruction said to use balenaEtcher 1.18.11 or RUFUS. I downgraded to Etcher 1.18.11 and fydeOS 18.1 USB was created and booted.
  2. The keyboard was not recognized during the install process. I had to use the on screen keyboard. Could not find a way to enable it. Keyboard works with ChromeOS Flex.
  3. The internal speaker did not work. Did not work with ChromeOS Flex either. Did work with Linux Mint XFCE.
  4. Microphone did not work on Google website. Got not connected to internet message.

:computer:System & Device Information

  • Acer Chromebook R11 C738T2002

    • Intel Celeron N3060
    • Intel HD Graphics 400
    • 4 GB 32 GB Flash drive
    • FydeOS Version 18.1 3-7 GEN

  • Relevant System Logs:

    • Did not collect logs. No keyboard. Screen keyboard a pain.

Here’s what did work. Camera, Sound via Bluetooth speaker, Mouse, Touchscreen.
Here’s what did not work. Keyboard, Microphone, internal speakers.

Since there was no keyboard support, I reinstalled Chrome OS Flex. Will try again later.
Unless you have a fix for the keyboard, mic and speakers.
Everything works on ChromeOS Flex except the speakers (I use a Bluetooth speaker with Flex).

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