(YMMV) Seems like Beta or Test Versions of Steam OS are ready for the Rog Ally, and Lenovo Legion

Miyazaki’s Slave

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You can check out the details here as well as grab the official restore/recovery image needed for the operation. Obviously back up your current image, or swap drives all together if possible.
This is early but a good glimpse into what is coming down the pipe VERY shortly.

Stolen from the page:

Installing SteamOS on other devices

We are continually working to improve compatibility with other devices. Currently, expanded support includes devices with AMD hardware and an NVME drive, targeted toward handheld devices. Please note, support for all devices that is not officially 'Powered by SteamOS' is not final (currently anything that is not a Steam Deck or Legion Go S)

For most devices, you will need to disable Secure Boot on your device in order to re-image from a USB drive. This can be disabled in your device's BIOS / UEFI menu. You can find out how to get to this setting from your manufacturer - here are sample instructions for the original Legion Go and the ROG Ally.

Legion Go (original) - Secure Boot Settings

  • Power down completely
  • Hold volume + button, press power button – keep holding volume button
  • In the 'Novo Button Menu' pick bios setup (may have to use touch screen)
  • Tap More settings
  • Tap Security
  • Under Secure boot > pick disabled
  • Tap Exit
  • Tap Exit saving changes
  • Follow instructions to install SteamOS on your device


ROG Ally - Secure Boot Settings

  • While powered on, hit restart
  • Once restarting, hold down volume + button to get to bios utility
  • Hit 'Y' for advanced mode
  • Hit dpad-right to the security tab
  • Dpad down to secure boot, A to select
  • Secure Boot Control to 'disabled'
  • B to go back
  • Right arrow to save and exit
  • Follow instructions to install SteamOS on your device
 
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