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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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  • 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](https://askubuntu.com/a/930272/690724) 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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