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I'd like to install Ubuntu on a Asus Chromebook C300MA-DB01, but Esc+Refresh+Power does not boot into Recovery mode, so I can't get into Developer mode. It simply boots normally, asking for password.

  • I've tried from a powered off state, which I understand to be the correct way, and a from a powered on state, with the same result.
  • I've already Recovered, Powerwashed, etc.
  • I've changed to both Dev and Stable channels, with no difference.
  • I bought it used, so I've verified it is not a "managed' machine.
  • I've also installed crouton integration and Chromebook Recovery Utility, and have tried with each/both, enabled and disabled.

Note: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R enters a different Recovery Mode with option to PowerWash only, not the one where you can press Ctrl+D to get into Developer mode.

I'm stumped. How can I get into Developer Mode?

Jeff
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JackD
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  • A lot of Chromebooks have a physical switch you have to flick, sometimes in the battery section of the case. Root around and see if you can find it; maybe even unscrew the screws on the bottom of your computer and look around the motherboard. Don't mess with anything unless you're sure that's the switch. Once you've done that, ping me with @amolith, tell me if you've found it, and check out my answer to this question. Upvote it, if you don't too, haha. The answers above are deprecated are dangerous to follow with newer Chromebooks. – Amolith Jul 01 '17 at 02:11
  • Thanks. but I already gave up and sold it. – JackD Jul 03 '17 at 02:56

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