Comments on: How to Enable Developer Mode on Chromebook – Everything You Need to Know (2023)

By: Mrs. B

Mrs. B — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:08:29 +0000

Hi, So I just spent 300 bucks on a brand new HP chromebook x360, 2 weeks ago almost. So I turn it on, go to set it up.. really excited .. and Cannot get passed “connecting to wifi” .. OMG. I’m so freakin frustrated. I’ve tried everything i can think of, I’m not a computer nerd, but I know enough to get me by. If i don’t my kids can usually help me with an issue. Welp, not this time. From what I’ve been reading the past two weeks, and you’re step by step guide. (which i have’nt tried yet). Seems like wal-mart, sold me a used chromebook.. without my knowledge! Is that even legal? If this is true, I’m going to be red hot pissed! (excuse my language)!! please say I can fix this without sending it in, waiting weeks, then them sending me a brand new one.. which is BS.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:24:10 +0000

I know it has been a while… but perhaps you still read this thread

Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen AST (AMD CPU) Chromebook

Problem: bought chromebook legally (I even have a receipt)… it belonged to a law firm who issued it to employees. It is my chromebook, but the original firm closed and the original Admin is simply unknown.
When enabling Developer mode I get the “Developer mode is disabled by policy” error (looks out of place, txt writing on the upper left while the white graphics screen with the Exclamation sign is on)

I have removed the firmware screw… seems useless… I did not see a behavioral difference.

I just want to install Linux on it. The laptop seems nice enough for a multi purpose little unit. It would be a shame if the only way to get around this is to buy a new motherboard. This seems insane.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 02:58:23 +0000

In reply to girly. ESC+REFRESH+POWER BUTTON

By: P

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:37:08 +0000

So I am trying to enter developer mode on my chromebook to power wash it because it is enterprise enrolled but I bought it second hand from a local school. But the button combinations are not working AT ALL…… WHAT DO I DO? IS THERE A RESET BUTTON ON THE OUTSIDE OR???? PLEASE HELP

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:43:11 +0000

By: finn

finn — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:50:31 +0000

hi so when i do esc+refresh+power button it turns off my chromebook

By: gamer

gamer — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:40:22 +0000

Thank you so much

By: lee watson

lee watson — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:59:43 +0000

chronos@localhost / $ this is what i get when i type in shell and hit enter there are no questions to answer i am stuck please someone help

By: Dylan

Dylan — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:22:02 +0000

If I have an adminstrator (my school) managing my chromebook can I enter developer mode. and then go back and still be managed by the school? Im not trying to get in trouble here

By: Guest

Guest — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:31:12 +0000

In reply to VdM. Hi, this is very late so I don’t know if you still need this, however once you hit that screen, that’s when you press the ctrl + d button (I was confused too since I didn’t have a mouse on the screen)