If you’re looking to unlock advanced features and customization options on your Chromebook, enabling developer mode is the way to go. Follow these steps to put your device into developer mode:
Begin by powering off your Chromebook completely. Make sure to save any important work as enabling developer mode will wipe all local data on the device.
Once the Chromebook is turned off, hold down the Esc key, the Refresh key (often denoted by a circular arrow), and then press the Power button.
Keep holding the Esc and Refresh keys, and release the Power button when the device starts to power on.
When you see the message “Chrome OS is missing or damaged” on the screen, press Ctrl + D to enter developer mode.
You will then be prompted with a warning message stating that OS verification is off. Press Enter to confirm and proceed.
Wait for a few moments as your Chromebook transitions into developer mode. This process may take a few minutes.
Once the transition is complete, your Chromebook will restart, and you will see a new screen with a red exclamation mark.
To proceed, press Ctrl + D again to boot into developer mode. Keep in mind that this action will reset your Chromebook back to factory settings.
After confirming, your Chromebook will restart once more, and the transition to developer mode will be finalized.
Upon successful completion, your Chromebook will now be in developer mode, allowing you to install alternative operating systems, access advanced settings, and more.
It’s essential to exercise caution while in developer mode, as making changes to system files can result in unintended consequences and potential security risks.
Remember that exiting developer mode will require a powerwash, which will erase all local data on the device. Be sure to back up any important files before making changes.
