To turn on Developer Mode on a Chromebook, follow these steps:
- Back up your data : Enabling Developer Mode will wipe all locally stored data on your Chromebook, so save anything important first.
- Enter Recovery Mode :
- Power off your Chromebook completely.
- Press and hold the Esc key and the Refresh key (usually the F3 key), then press the Power button. Keep holding Esc + Refresh until you see a recovery screen or a message.
- Enable Developer Mode :
- When you see the recovery screen, press Ctrl + D on your keyboard.
- You will see a message saying "You are attempting to enable developer mode." Press the Enter key or use the arrow keys to select Confirm , then press Enter again.
- Your Chromebook will restart and show a screen saying "You are in recovery mode." Press Ctrl + D again to continue.
- Wait for the transition :
- The Chromebook will transition into Developer Mode, which may take about 10-15 minutes.
- After this, you will see a warning screen every time you boot up. Press Ctrl + D or wait 30 seconds to bypass it.
- Complete setup :
- Once Developer Mode is enabled, your Chromebook will reboot and you may need to go through the initial setup process again, including signing in with your Google account.
Important notes:
- Enabling Developer Mode disables some security features like verified boot, making your device less secure.
- The warning screen at every boot is normal in Developer Mode.
- Developer Mode allows you to access a root shell, sideload Android apps, install Linux applications, and customize your Chromebook beyond normal limits.
- This process may vary slightly depending on your Chromebook model and Chrome OS version.
This method is consistent across sources and is the standard way to enable Developer Mode on Chromebooks
