Chromebooks are by design a “walled garden”. That’s a great feature. You can’t easily mess them up, and security is built in. If you want to take the risk, you can unlock your Chromebook by putting your Chromebook in Developer Mode. It’s like rooting your Android device or jailbreaking in iOS.
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Why enable this mode?
The reason most people go into Developer Mode is to install Linux or Windows. Once you have access to the elementary OS, you can modify some advanced features like SSH and USB boot.
As the name suggests, this is an app for developers and techies. The safety latches are off and you can compromise your security by running in this mode. Don’t worry, though, you can always switch back.
Before start
This process will erase all your Chromebook data and settings. Copy all your data – anything you have stored on the internal drive – to an external flash drive or directly to your Google drive. Verify that you’ve synced all your Chromebook settings with your Google account. Finally, create recovery media for your Chromebook before you begin. You may need it later if you make a mistake and want to go back.
Try Dropbox for backup: Copy your files directly to Dropbox with this Chrome app.
Boot into Recovery Mode
Since you’re erasing your Chromebook, the first step is to start Recovery Mode. Press the button Esc + Reload + Power Button All at once.
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That gives a warning that your Chrome OS is missing or damaged. That warning is in place to prevent non-technical people from damaging their Chromebooks. It doesn’t even mention Developer Mode. Here you will press ctrl + EASY to start the Developer Mode process.
After you press ctrl + EASY, your Chromebook will warn that OS Verification is OFF. You’re tearing down your walled garden and erasing your Chromebook. Go ahead and press Enter to start the process. Your Chromebook will reboot and begin transitioning to Developer Mode. You will see the messages below during this process.
Warning: You are alone
After rebooting you will press ctrl + EASY Starting a business. As long as you are in Developer Mode you will always have to press ctrl + EASY. That’s the keyboard combination you have to use every time you reboot. Chrome OS warns you that if you use Developer Mode, Google (and manufacturers) won’t support you. Well done, you’ve created recovery media so you can restore your Chromebook to its original specifications.
Extra security: Your Chromebook isn’t as secure, so secure your Google Account with two-factor verification.
You can now enable debugging features
When you first sign in to your newly deleted Chromebook, you’ll want to Enable debugging. Your Chromebook warns you that it’s removing some of the more secure features and lets you cancel the feature. Go ahead and proceed. You know what you’re doing. This is an extra feature of Developer Mode, so I recommend enabling it. You are removing the last bricks in the walled garden.
If you want to add a root password, you will add it on the next screen.
Back to Normal Mode
If you decide you want to go back to normal mode, just press the spacebar at the boot screen instead of ctrl + EASY. Your Chromebook returns to normal mode. For security reasons, I recommend using recovery media and resetting your Chromebook. When I try switching back and forth a second time, my Chromebook crashes back to regular mode. Running the recovery media fixed that problem.
What’s next for your Chromebook?
When you put your Chromebook in developer mode, you can install Linux or even Windows on your Chromebook. Google regularly adds new features to Developer Mode, so keep an eye out for them.
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