Thank you very much, very well explained and the only tutorial i found to be working 10/10 edit: (also works with a chromebook R11 wich i used so most likely works on any chrome device)
Many thanks, it worked! Note for anyone using ASUS Chromebox 3 (CN65) TEEMO: As per the mrchromebox supported device table it requires both screw and CR50, however the CR50 steps can and should be omitted. Otherwise, by following the CR50 steps you might get into trouble as it happened to me and end up stuck without being able to open the dev console anymore (with ctrl+alt+f2) after using the "sudo gsctool -a -o" command. The solution for this is Turning ON the OS verification again (which will wipe the data) then turn it OFF once again and start from scratch, which will allow you to open the dev console again. Omit the CR50 steps and just follow this video.
If you see this, can you tell me how it's worked out? I have the same device, and am thinking of doing the same as you. Does it run fine once it's installed, or is there some post-installation work to do? Would you say it runs as smooth or better than on ChromOS? I've used Mr. Chromebox's tricks to install PopOS on an EOL Chromebook, I'm a big fan of his work.
You are the man !! Thank you ! I received a notice my chromebook (Acer 15 CB3-532) would no longer receive security updates after June. This thing is like new and I still get over 6 hours from the battery with max brightness. I am very experienced with Linux, but was having difficulty after installing a Legacy bios. I am so happy I came across your video ! The UEFI bios was the solution, and makes for a much cleaner install. I now have Linux Mint 20.3 xfce installed, and with the exception of no sound, everything was working perfect. The sound issue was resolved in about 10 minutes after a google search. Needed to replace the alsa driver script, log out and back in and it now works. The only issue is the 16gb eMMC, which is not easily replaceable on this model. Because of that, I permanently installed a tiny 32gb usb flash drive which I made my /home partition. After dedicating 500mb for the EFI bios, 2gb to swap, the install and all updates, and adding Dropbox only, I have 4.4gb free on the eMMc. I have been using the system for several hours now and it is completely stable. F Google. Thanks again !
Very grateful for this tutorial! I have mine set up as a Jellyfin server on Debian! I plan to mess around with more of them! Works with HP Chromebox G1 just need to unscrew the write protect screw!
Hey I have got AOPEN Chromebox Commercial 2 Model BC5000. I am trying to load Linux Mint and have done in other chormebox but I am not able to fine where the WP screw is. Can anyone please help
UPDATE: I'll be demonstrating de-googling another couple of different Chromebox units soon, inspired by the interest in this video. I'm glad people are finding this useful!
@danimationstips Hi sir I currently have Ubuntu on the standard chromebox CN62 16gb ssd with 16gb ram. I don't like windows 10 and prefer 7 . Will I be able to run windows 7 okay and successfully install drivers etc for the hardware ?
This command not found "sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh" ---cannot stat 'firmware-util.sh' : No Such file or directory... please helpme
This does not work. No screen comes up. It does not seem to boot when the CXI2 reset button is pressed while turning on the device. The drive indicator light does not blink.
I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre 10H6-0000UK Chromebox and trying to locate the screw, I was hoping you might know as I can't find anything on the internet which screw it is take protects the OS?
Short answer is: yes. But I haven't tried it myself. My recommended OS for Chromebook's is Gallium OS... as it was designed specifically to work on de-googled Chromebooks.
i have the asus chromebox cn62 and i hd to do a complete hard reset and install a new 128gb m.2 ssd and new memory rams to reinstall chrome os and the last update version is 90 !?? can this work to keep my chromebox and keep it up to date as they roll out more chrome os updates!!?? or do i need to buy a brand new chromebox mini pc!?? i would hate to waste more money😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Thank you for this absolutely perfect walk through. Just a side note: In my case (Asus Chromebox 2 CN62) after performing all the steps, my keyboard didn't seem to work. I panicked 1st as I used my rapoo wireless keyboard which is my daily device. I tried a Jelly Comb but nothing. And then weirdly a rapoo wireless airmouse+keyboard worked. So what I wanted to say is that if the keyboard doesn't work, try another one or another one. My device has a ZorinOS on now :)
how do i USB boot? i messed something up on my linux install, went to usb boot to fix and it doesn't see any usb drive in the boot menu. i tried 3 USB drives, 2 with arch and one with win xp, all are bootable on another machine. the existing linux installation cannot connect to the internet either as the GUI is what's broken and trying cli programs don't work. please help as i might turn the laptop over to an ewaste recycler.
Thanks to mrchromebox i was able to flash the spi chip on an HP chomebook 11 ee that was locked down with school software and get ubuntu up and running. I work at a recycling center and was allowed to take a laptop home, so you cant beat a free workstation. LOT of work though!
please i have a problem i do the update fw with wifi so whene im done i rebote my device and nothing wont boot black screen... the solution please ?! thank you
Please help me ... After typing the first command there shows nothing as seen in the video instead in jumped to next line again Then i typed 2nd command and 3rd command not it got stuck at "Downloading supporting files..." Itself. In my case its not the exact thing happening as shown in the video. I mean like, in the video very after the 1st command there shown something has been downloaded but for me it doesn't appeared like that. I thing the firmware hasn't been downloaded in my chromebook. Any suggestions? What else can i do ? Please respond.
Does it work for chromeos flex using uefi full firmware rom? Got a device with corporate/school enrolment. It's so limited to the point that i cant use playstore at all.
I can't get past the chronos it asks for a PW. The machine I am guessing it's that the machine was owned by another company. Is there anyway around the Chromebox enterprise enrollment?
@@MrGanja408 I may have a fix for this, but it more relates to the corporately enrolled devices. I am testing it out right now, but the device will need to be wired to ethernet.
@@carlrock9940 nice! i got this chrome book from an elementary school sale. i enjoy poking around with different things, do let me know if you get a solution for this.
hey, I followed all the steps, but the key combination (ATRG+ALT+F2) doesn't work on my Asus Chromebox CN60. Are there other ways? I can't find anything online.
Thanks Benjamin. Chromeboxes are cheap and versatile computers at the entry level, good for casual/general computing, streaming servers, security systems and media servers. The high end ones are also suitable for gaming and other more demanding tasks, like animation, video production etc. They are also very energy efficient, comparable to running a laptop or better.
After I flashed the firmware, I shut down Chromebox. Now I can't get it boot from USB. Mine is ASUS CN60. How to boot it from USB now？ Please help! Thanks.
Sounds like you might need to enter BIOS when you turn your system on, and make sure that your USB port is set as your boot drive. You'll need to press ESC when prompted to enter BIOS. I've done this successfully with an ASUS CN60, so it can certainly be done. Let me know how you go please Jason.
@@danimationstips Thanks. I found the reason is because I used DP to HDMI cable to connect to monitor. And it seems after flashing firmware, the DP to HDMI cable doesn't work. I switched to HDMI port on CN60, then it works. I already installed UNRAID on it and it works fine. Thanks for your reply.
You can find the link here: mrchromebox.tech/#devices And skip to the section "Disabling WP on CR50 Devices via CCD". "WP" is short for "write-protection". Good luck and let me know now you go. I haven't actually tried de-googling a Chromebox with CR50 write protection myself yet. By the way, most of the credit here goes to MrChromebox.tech... not me... I just followed his steps and made this video! :P
Also, the model number of your Chromebox is actually a CXI3 ("I" for igloo), not a CX-thirteen. That might help you find more information about your device, should you need it.
@@NewAgeThinking. Thanks King, I appreciate the compliment. Always happy to help out. Notes like these keep me motivated to make more videos like this one.
The ASUS Chromebox 4 uses CR50 write protection, so there's no screw to remove. It's a different process. Details for how to handle that are found here: mrchromebox.tech/#devices (Hat tip to Mr Chromebox, once again)
I have an Acer CXI2 with the RIKKU board which requires "extra work" to engage Developer Mode. While the Mr. Chromebox site talks about a fix, it does not go into detail nor provides a walk-through on how to do it.
CTRL+ALT+F2 is not working for me. Get to the Welcome page and then reboots after a few minutes. Can I get some help please. I’m using an ASUS Chromebox CN60
hi good morning Samsung brand and chromebox model serie 3 i managed to enter the developer mode through the selector key and installed the coreboot / UEFI Full ROM firmware but after I rebooted the screen goes black and does not come out ... and now friend what do i do i have doubts about the jumper if i did right
It looks like there are some display-related issues specific to your model of Chromebox. MrChromebox.tech says "STUMPY - The VGA output (via DVI port) is not functional. The DisplayPort outputs don't seem functional under Windows, but work fine pre-OS and under Linux."
hello, I have an acer chromebox cxi3 after i removed the screw and scrape off the metal part of it. still says developer mode is disabled as per policy
Hmmm... I haven't come across this before. See if you can find an answer via the website MrChromebox.tech and if you can't find the answer there, try sending the admin an email. Please let me know how you go. Good luck!
@@codyq6245 I don't, so I had a look at MrChromebox.tech's website and couldn't find the answer to your question there. I've sent the admin there an email, so we'll see what he has to say. Hang in there!
@@codyq6245 Okay, so here's what MrChromebox had to say in response: "This is pretty standard for devices which are enrolled/managed, either educational or corporate. The "correct" way to do it is to have the managing/owning entity de-enroll the device. In practice that's often not possible, for a variety of reasons. On older (pre-2017) devices, simply flashing the firmware directly (using a USB programmer, treating the device as if it were bricked) is the easiest solution. On 2017+ devices with the CR50/Google Security Chip, this is often not possible, and nothing to my knowledge can be done in that case." I looked up the CXI3, and your Chromebox uses the CR50 write protection as well as the screw, so you might not be able to de-google your device afterall, I'm sorry to say. The only way forward may be to get the access information you need to unlock the device from its previous owner.
Just did this to a Chromebox 3 and it worked. Installed ubuntu on it and I can use it to do anything and everything :) However, my other chromebox, CN62 doesn't boot anymore. Power light is on but no image on display. Even after waiting an hour there's nothing.
@@danimationstips Thanks for the fast reply honestly im not really sure what happened but we ended up taking the whole thing apart put it back togheter and just released 1 cable at a time randomly from the board to see if it would somehow refresh its memory then started the device just to see if it would make any difference but it didint but from what i recall there are 2 small cables one white and black and we never removed the cables from the motherboard to begin with at first but as we went trough disembling the device accidentally one of those cables got un plugged so we just put it back in its little slott and we went on about this for a few hours restarted the device, at this point we had really given up but then i said to my brother wouldnt it be fun if it just somehow worked now and i did the commands for the maybe 20th time and somehow it finally said success instead of failed then i double checked the pw statuts and it was all good from there we re did all the bios steps and finally got it booting to windows so that really made our day now like i said we bought the device used so there was obviously stock ssd and such luckily we were able to install windows but that was pretty much it 😂 the os had taken up all the devices storage so we couldnt even download the chrome browser but all in all great tutorial we just had minor difficulties and some how ended up working after all 😅
@@hdpredator6670 I'm glad your story had a happy ending. For future reference, those two cables are the antenna for your wifi card. Disconnecting them will just make your wifi range very short.
Hello. I have a 2018 chromebox and it doesn't update anymore and google chrome stopped working because it asks for an update, how do I update the chromebox to use it again? Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your question. Firstly, which model Chromebox do you have? That will help determine what is possible. With any luck, it will be listed here, and then you will be able to install Windows or Linux on your chromebox instead, and replace ChromeOS. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
Hi, thanks for your question. Firstly, which model Chromebox do you have? That will help determine what is possible. With any luck, it will be listed here, and then you will be able to install Windows or Linux on your chromebox instead, and replace ChromeOS. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
hi thanks for video. complete all the steps until you see the rabbit. but it does not want to start from usb I get the following message. Booting from ' USB: General ' failed; verify if contains a 64-bits UEFI OS. Press any key to continue booting....
@@australramill7095 That's a powerful little computer. Are you using the 64-bit installer for Win10? Can you test to see if you installer is working okay by plugging it into a different PC?
it says /usr/local/bin/firmware-until.sh: 1: cannot open html: no such file /usr/local/bin/firmware-until.sh: 2: syntax error: redirection unexpected edit: i had a typeo
Yes Sean, the process and principles are the same regardless of which operating system you want to install. Before you install Cloud Ready, I recommend you make sure your SSD has a capacity greater than 16GB. Many Chromeboxes only have 16GB storage inside and for Cloud Ready, it's a good idea to switch to 32GB or more. You can pick up a suitable SSD via eBay using the affiliate links in my video description if you'd like to help support this channel. Good luck with your upgrade.
can I put another Chrome OS on my CN-62 with Intel I7 after flashing the ROM? I want to flash it with chrome OS with brunch that will give me the play store.
Hmm, not sure... ChromeOS uses a weird partitioning structure that I had trouble replicating using cloning software. Perhaps there is another Linux distro that you could install that gives you access to Play Store apps and products?
Actually Freddy, the best thing you can do in your case is contact MrChromebox.tech ... he's very helpful and responsive to emails. If you have ChromeOS for your device with Brunch ready to flash, I can't see this creating any problems... but ask I'd the area expert first ;)
Hi, In succesfully installed Win 10. However, every time i restart my acer chromebox, all usb ports dont work. Do you have any fix? Also, 3.5mm audio jack dont work at all.
Hi Melvin, which Chromebox are you running Windows 10 on? If Windows isn't recognising your USB ports and audio jacks, I recommend switching to Linux. Ubuntu is a good safe option that has worked perfectly on all the Chromeboxes I've de-googled
@@danimationstips Hi, I own an Acer CXI3 with i7 8th gen processor. My big issue is the 3.5 audio jack. I can't find a driver that works for my device. I hope you can help me out.
@@melvincruz8217 I suggest you contact Acer and ask for details about the audio hardware in the CXI3. It will be manufactured by some other company, and knowing those technical details will help you find the driver. If you still can't get it working, I strongly recommend trying Linux. Ubuntu is very similar to Windows in how it looks, feels and functions.
@@rgpflash7474 The issue you have with the Acer 314 is it has CR50 write-protection. Read what MrChromebox has to say about removing it. Then you'll be able to install an alternative OS. You will need a special data cable for this. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
You mentioned internet in the video, you've got the internet cable. I don't think my internet has the WiFi cables, can the device connect to my internet w/o the use of cabled and install Mr.ChroeBox firmware with no problems mate...?
Hi Taipan, good question. The process is slightly different if you only have a wi-fi connection... In that case, you'll need to enter ChromeOS, and enter a terminal/shell environment from there, then use the same set of command lines. I'm working on a video at the moment that will show you how to do that. It'll be published later this week :)
Man, I Was stuck at the same point (eth0 not connecting to Internet). Your tip here worked perfectly. I have restored a PC I couldn't use for 3 years now. No one is talking about the lock screw. Thank to have put all these unChrome peaces together. ❤❤🎉
I have a 2014 HP G1 chrombox. I can NEVER GET INTO DEVELOPER MODE. I have tried 30+ times, watched your video and others, and all articles on the WEB. I bought it on ebay and suspect the firmware was undated by the school so that I could NEVER get into developer mode. Does this make sense. Do I have a fine working chromebox which I cannot load a linux distro on? Any thoughts appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I'm not 100%, but for me I had to open my Chromebox and detach the bios battery for thirty seconds and hold the power button. That cleared the developer mode lock.
Hmm, ChromeOS is a bit of a pain, it uses a really weird partitioning system and doesn't share nicely. What do you need ChromeOS for? If you just want to run a few apps, there are Android emulators available.
I've tried Ubuntu 18 and 20 with great success on these Chromeboxes, but you have many, many options available once you crack out of the ChromeOS constraints. Please let me know how you go with alternative Linux distros.
@@danimationstips Thank you mate! I'll try them out. Was actually looking towards Neverware's CR... would this be something you would consider yourself too? :)
@@jtltrading2899 Choosing your operating system really depends on what you plan to do with your computer. CloudReady seems to be a good choice if you want easy access to Google services and you want to collaborate with people who use ChromeOS devices. For example, there are some Linux distributions that are geared towards use as media servers and other specialty purposes. Ubuntu is a good, accessible all-rounder and a good substitute for Windows or MacOS. GalliumOS is the best choice for Chromebooks, as their soundcards are not supported by some Windows versions and some other Linux distros. I hope this is helpful! Good luck!
Which brand and model of Chromebox are you using? Were you able to locate a hole for the recovery switch? Were you holding the button down while powering on?
@@danimationstips yes I found the hole and I’m holding it while I press the power button it light up and nothing appears on the screen at all and it’s a asus cn 60
Got it. Had to go the long way around and run a script someone made, "linux_recovery.sh" to make a system recovery because the chrome extension doesn't work on linux.
@@Foche_T._Schitt If anyone reads this, what worked for me was redoing the 'deve mode' steps and NOT putting in a debugging password. That's where I personally messed up. Just jump right into the terminal when it restarts in dev mode.
Hi Noah, good question. This video is about Chromeboxes, but similar de-googling can be done on many Chromebooks. Visit the website mrchromebox.tech and see if your device is listed as compatible. Good luck!
@@noahbrown403 I'm sorry to hear that... did you find your model of Chromebook in the supported devices list on MrChromebox.tech 's website? Which model is is?
@@danimationstips I emailed him and he does not know what do do. It is the ASUS C201. It is an ARM computer so I am stumped. At this point I would be fine with any os other that chrome lol
Walkthrough - mrchromebox.tech
Search "Chromebox" on eBay - ebay.to/3irYF1g
Thank you very much, very well explained and the only tutorial i found to be working 10/10
edit: (also works with a chromebook R11 wich i used so most likely works on any chrome device)
Wow an upgrade method that finally works. I have spent many hours trying this .Thank you , brilliant video.
Thanks Gordon, glad to have helped you out.
Many thanks, it worked!
Note for anyone using ASUS Chromebox 3 (CN65) TEEMO: As per the mrchromebox supported device table it requires both screw and CR50, however the CR50 steps can and should be omitted. Otherwise, by following the CR50 steps you might get into trouble as it happened to me and end up stuck without being able to open the dev console anymore (with ctrl+alt+f2) after using the "sudo gsctool -a -o" command. The solution for this is Turning ON the OS verification again (which will wipe the data) then turn it OFF once again and start from scratch, which will allow you to open the dev console again. Omit the CR50 steps and just follow this video.
If you see this, can you tell me how it's worked out? I have the same device, and am thinking of doing the same as you. Does it run fine once it's installed, or is there some post-installation work to do? Would you say it runs as smooth or better than on ChromOS? I've used Mr. Chromebox's tricks to install PopOS on an EOL Chromebook, I'm a big fan of his work.
@@Padmananda-nz7bw I am curious I just got my CN65 and want to put batocera on it
Good to know.
You are the man !! Thank you ! I received a notice my chromebook (Acer 15 CB3-532) would no longer receive security updates after June. This thing is like new and I still get over 6 hours from the battery with max brightness. I am very experienced with Linux, but was having difficulty after installing a Legacy bios. I am so happy I came across your video ! The UEFI bios was the solution, and makes for a much cleaner install. I now have Linux Mint 20.3 xfce installed, and with the exception of no sound, everything was working perfect. The sound issue was resolved in about 10 minutes after a google search. Needed to replace the alsa driver script, log out and back in and it now works. The only issue is the 16gb eMMC, which is not easily replaceable on this model. Because of that, I permanently installed a tiny 32gb usb flash drive which I made my /home partition. After dedicating 500mb for the EFI bios, 2gb to swap, the install and all updates, and adding Dropbox only, I have 4.4gb free on the eMMc. I have been using the system for several hours now and it is completely stable. F Google. Thanks again !
Cool, good luck with your degoogling.
F Google,😂
Very grateful for this tutorial! I have mine set up as a Jellyfin server on Debian! I plan to mess around with more of them!
Works with HP Chromebox G1 just need to unscrew the write protect screw!
Hey I have got AOPEN Chromebox Commercial 2 Model BC5000. I am trying to load Linux Mint and have done in other chormebox but I am not able to fine where the WP screw is. Can anyone please help
UPDATE: I'll be demonstrating de-googling another couple of different Chromebox units soon, inspired by the interest in this video. I'm glad people are finding this useful!
@danimationstips Hi sir I currently have Ubuntu on the standard chromebox CN62 16gb ssd with 16gb ram. I don't like windows 10 and prefer 7 .
Will I be able to run windows 7 okay and successfully install drivers etc for the hardware ?
@@mm7bvp no.
dude!
best instructional ever...
now i'm running debian 12.1 from a 32GB SD card, and made my own umbrel server..
I completed the de-ChromeOS process and installed Ubuntu 22.04.1 on my G1 HP Chromebox, It works beautifully!
MrChromebox is proof that not all heros wear capes. i would donate to his work if i could.
You could send him an email if you like and ask if he'll accept a donation via Paypal. I'm sure he'll appreciate the compliment in the very least. :)
How can I unenrol as an acer with CR50?
Excelent instructions , what about the removed screw for write protection of the firmware after the installation of operation system ?, thank you
This command not found "sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 firmware-util.sh" ---cannot stat 'firmware-util.sh' : No Such file or directory... please helpme
This does not work. No screen comes up. It does not seem to boot when the CXI2 reset button is pressed while turning on the device. The drive indicator light does not blink.
Hardware write protect enabled, cannot flash full rom firmware
Acer chromebox
Issue here, need help
Hey dude ,how did you disable the firmware write protect???
I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre 10H6-0000UK Chromebox and trying to locate the screw, I was hoping you might know as I can't find anything on the internet which screw it is take protects the OS?
can my hp chromebook 11a g6 ee run linux mint?
Short answer is: yes. But I haven't tried it myself. My recommended OS for Chromebook's is Gallium OS... as it was designed specifically to work on de-googled Chromebooks.
i have the asus chromebox cn62 and i hd to do a complete hard reset and install a new 128gb m.2 ssd and new memory rams to reinstall chrome os and the last update version is 90 !?? can this work to keep my chromebox and keep it up to date as they roll out more chrome os updates!!?? or do i need to buy a brand new chromebox mini pc!?? i would hate to waste more money😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Thank you for this absolutely perfect walk through.
Just a side note:
In my case (Asus Chromebox 2 CN62) after performing all the steps, my keyboard didn't seem to work. I panicked 1st as I used my rapoo wireless keyboard which is my daily device. I tried a Jelly Comb but nothing. And then weirdly a rapoo wireless airmouse+keyboard worked. So what I wanted to say is that if the keyboard doesn't work, try another one or another one. My device has a ZorinOS on now :)
It's because you need to install drivers for them
its best to use WIRED mouse and WIRED keyboard when setting up before you use anything wireless!!
@@jeffreybower5959well thats good to know
how do i USB boot? i messed something up on my linux install, went to usb boot to fix and it doesn't see any usb drive in the boot menu. i tried 3 USB drives, 2 with arch and one with win xp, all are bootable on another machine. the existing linux installation cannot connect to the internet either as the GUI is what's broken and trying cli programs don't work.
please help as i might turn the laptop over to an ewaste recycler.
Can i install Batocera ore Emuelec whit this tutorial? and if it works, how is the performance?
Sir audio is not working in 65 model
Hey I am trying to do this with my chromebox Cxi4, when it comes to pressing ctrl + alt &F2 at the welcome screen it does nothing. Any ideas? Tia
Hi how do you disable owner has disabled developer mode on a asus chromebox,many thanks.
Hi! Any idea how to change the time/date in the bios?
Excellent video, I want to have a retro console with an HP Chromebox and hope it can work!
Thanks to mrchromebox i was able to flash the spi chip on an HP chomebook 11 ee that was locked down with school software and get ubuntu up and running. I work at a recycling center and was allowed to take a laptop home, so you cant beat a free workstation. LOT of work though!
please i have a problem i do the update fw with wifi so whene im done i rebote my device and nothing wont boot black screen... the solution please ?! thank you
When I press my usb it says " failed error contains OS 64 bit"
ctrl+alt+f2 is not working for me I am stuck on the same screen
are you able to boot from an SD card? i'm unable to do so & have tried both windows & linux 😭
Please help me ... After typing the first command there shows nothing as seen in the video instead in jumped to next line again
Then i typed 2nd command and 3rd command not it got stuck at "Downloading supporting files..." Itself.
In my case its not the exact thing happening as shown in the video. I mean like, in the video very after the 1st command there shown something has been downloaded but for me it doesn't appeared like that.
I thing the firmware hasn't been downloaded in my chromebook.
Any suggestions?
What else can i do ?
Please respond.
Can i ask if this is gonna work on acer chromebox cxi3?
Does it work for chromeos flex using uefi full firmware rom? Got a device with corporate/school enrolment. It's so limited to the point that i cant use playstore at all.
can i do it to the asus cn60 chromebox?
I can't get past the chronos it asks for a PW. The machine I am guessing it's that the machine was owned by another company. Is there anyway around the Chromebox enterprise enrollment?
I have root setup and I have the same issue. It doesn't take my root password or any other password or pin I used to setup. Frustrating
@@MrGanja408 I may have a fix for this, but it more relates to the corporately enrolled devices. I am testing it out right now, but the device will need to be wired to ethernet.
@@carlrock9940 nice! i got this chrome book from an elementary school sale. i enjoy poking around with different things, do let me know if you get a solution for this.
Can this be done on chromebox which has enterprise enrollment
hey, I followed all the steps, but the key combination (ATRG+ALT+F2) doesn't work on my Asus Chromebox CN60. Are there other ways? I can't find anything online.
Search chrultrabook
Thanks for pointing us to me chrome box. Great resource
Thanks Benjamin. Chromeboxes are cheap and versatile computers at the entry level, good for casual/general computing, streaming servers, security systems and media servers. The high end ones are also suitable for gaming and other more demanding tasks, like animation, video production etc. They are also very energy efficient, comparable to running a laptop or better.
I would love to find a way to circumvent CR50 write protection.
There is, watch: ruclips.net/video/pNW8vCzNhOE/видео.html from 3:23. If you cant figure it out look at the desciption for more details.
my chromebox is old but I can't go into developer mode using ctrl + d and neither ctrl + alt + f2 doesn't work
Hi Ricardo, which brand & model Chromebox are you working with?
Me too CN62 with Apple board
After I flashed the firmware, I shut down Chromebox. Now I can't get it boot from USB. Mine is ASUS CN60. How to boot it from USB now？ Please help! Thanks.
Sounds like you might need to enter BIOS when you turn your system on, and make sure that your USB port is set as your boot drive. You'll need to press ESC when prompted to enter BIOS. I've done this successfully with an ASUS CN60, so it can certainly be done. Let me know how you go please Jason.
@@danimationstips Thanks. I found the reason is because I used DP to HDMI cable to connect to monitor. And it seems after flashing firmware, the DP to HDMI cable doesn't work. I switched to HDMI port on CN60, then it works. I already installed UNRAID on it and it works fine. Thanks for your reply.
I’m Using the Acer Chromebox Cx13 and has CR50 write protection. I can’t find the extra steps on your website. Where can I find it in the site?
You can find the link here: mrchromebox.tech/#devices
And skip to the section "Disabling WP on CR50 Devices via CCD". "WP" is short for "write-protection". Good luck and let me know now you go. I haven't actually tried de-googling a Chromebox with CR50 write protection myself yet. By the way, most of the credit here goes to MrChromebox.tech... not me... I just followed his steps and made this video! :P
Also, the model number of your Chromebox is actually a CXI3 ("I" for igloo), not a CX-thirteen. That might help you find more information about your device, should you need it.
@@danimationstipsDoesn’t matter if its you or not you helped tremendously. Appreciate it mate
@@NewAgeThinking. Thanks King, I appreciate the compliment. Always happy to help out. Notes like these keep me motivated to make more videos like this one.
is acer cxi4 can be installed windows?
How to install win 11 pro on asus dbromebox 4
Do you happen to know where the write protection is on the asus chromebox 4?
The ASUS Chromebox 4 uses CR50 write protection, so there's no screw to remove. It's a different process. Details for how to handle that are found here: mrchromebox.tech/#devices (Hat tip to Mr Chromebox, once again)
I have an Acer CXI2 with the RIKKU board which requires "extra work" to engage Developer Mode. While the Mr. Chromebox site talks about a fix, it does not go into detail nor provides a walk-through on how to do it.
Are you find solution?
the problem is audio not working on windows 10.. can someone help me?
CTRL+ALT+F2 is not working for me. Get to the Welcome page and then reboots after a few minutes. Can I get some help please. I’m using an ASUS Chromebox CN60
same here. find a solution?
The first 2 options are greyed out for me, even with WP disabled (Battery disconnected)
I'm on a Lenovo C340-11
I have the devlopper mode blocked by my prev org, how to bypass?
After installing win 10, can I use dual boot?
Use win 10 and Chrome OS?
Also can I get it back into original state as in chrome OS only.
i can't run sudo on my computer 😢
hi good morning Samsung brand and chromebox model serie 3 i managed to enter the developer mode through the selector key and installed the coreboot / UEFI Full ROM firmware but after I rebooted the screen goes black and does not come out ... and now friend what do i do i have doubts about the jumper if i did right
It looks like there are some display-related issues specific to your model of Chromebox. MrChromebox.tech says "STUMPY - The VGA output (via DVI port) is not functional. The DisplayPort outputs don't seem functional under Windows, but work fine pre-OS and under Linux."
@@danimationstips friend thank you so much it worked jeova that bless you
@@ricardobarroso7948 Happy to have helped you, Ricardo :)
Thank you so much i couldn't get it because i missed the last part about pressing esc for the boot menu.
other guides didn't had it.
Have i any chance to change my ASUS Chromebox 4 G7009UN Mini-PC Core i7 10510U to a normal Comuter with Ubuntu System? like this video?
hello, I have an acer chromebox cxi3 after i removed the screw and scrape off the metal part of it. still says developer mode is disabled as per policy
Hmmm... I haven't come across this before. See if you can find an answer via the website MrChromebox.tech and if you can't find the answer there, try sending the admin an email. Please let me know how you go. Good luck!
@@danimationstips yeah the chromebox that i have it has an enterprise lock it shows max attempts stuff. do you have any work around for this?
@@codyq6245 I don't, so I had a look at MrChromebox.tech's website and couldn't find the answer to your question there. I've sent the admin there an email, so we'll see what he has to say. Hang in there!
@@codyq6245 Okay, so here's what MrChromebox had to say in response:
"This is pretty standard for devices which are enrolled/managed, either educational or corporate. The "correct" way to do it is to have the managing/owning entity de-enroll the device. In practice that's often not possible, for a variety of reasons. On older (pre-2017) devices, simply flashing the firmware directly (using a USB programmer, treating the device as if it were bricked) is the easiest solution. On 2017+ devices with the CR50/Google Security Chip, this is often not possible, and nothing to my knowledge can be done in that case."
I looked up the CXI3, and your Chromebox uses the CR50 write protection as well as the screw, so you might not be able to de-google your device afterall, I'm sorry to say. The only way forward may be to get the access information you need to unlock the device from its previous owner.
i see thanks anyways for the info. Really do appreciate it.
This is the same with the i7 version right?
Yep, that's right!
Hello and thanks for video. Is this procedure also suitable for Samsung Chromebook Go ?
Is it possible to install proxmox on it?
Just did this to a Chromebox 3 and it worked. Installed ubuntu on it and I can use it to do anything and everything :)
However, my other chromebox, CN62 doesn't boot anymore. Power light is on but no image on display. Even after waiting an hour there's nothing.
im not getting anywhere pressing ctrl D and my model is the same as yours?
Interesting... it could be that you have an Enterprise Edition... you might have to send an email to MrChromebox.tech with a bit more information.
@@danimationstips Thanks for the fast reply honestly im not really sure what happened but we ended up taking the whole thing apart put it back togheter and just released 1 cable at a time randomly from the board to see if it would somehow refresh its memory then started the device just to see if it would make any difference but it didint but from what i recall there are 2 small cables one white and black and we never removed the cables from the motherboard to begin with at first but as we went trough disembling the device accidentally one of those cables got un plugged so we just put it back in its little slott and we went on about this for a few hours restarted the device, at this point we had really given up but then i said to my brother wouldnt it be fun if it just somehow worked now and i did the commands for the maybe 20th time and somehow it finally said success instead of failed then i double checked the pw statuts and it was all good from there we re did all the bios steps and finally got it booting to windows so that really made our day now like i said we bought the device used so there was obviously stock ssd and such luckily we were able to install windows but that was pretty much it 😂 the os had taken up all the devices storage so we couldnt even download the chrome browser but all in all great tutorial we just had minor difficulties and some how ended up working after all 😅
@@hdpredator6670 I'm glad your story had a happy ending. For future reference, those two cables are the antenna for your wifi card. Disconnecting them will just make your wifi range very short.
Hello. I have a 2018 chromebox and it doesn't update anymore and google chrome stopped working because it asks for an update, how do I update the chromebox to use it again?
Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your question. Firstly, which model Chromebox do you have? That will help determine what is possible. With any luck, it will be listed here, and then you will be able to install Windows or Linux on your chromebox instead, and replace ChromeOS. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
Hi, thanks for your question. Firstly, which model Chromebox do you have? That will help determine what is possible. With any luck, it will be listed here, and then you will be able to install Windows or Linux on your chromebox instead, and replace ChromeOS. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
hi thanks for video. complete all the steps until you see the rabbit. but it does not want to start from usb I get the following message.
Booting from ' USB: General ' failed; verify if contains a 64-bits UEFI OS.
Press any key to continue booting....
Which model of Chromebox are you using? And which OS are you attempting to install on it?
@@danimationstips
asus cn60 i7 4th generation
Install win10
thanks for your help
@@australramill7095 That's a powerful little computer. Are you using the 64-bit installer for Win10? Can you test to see if you installer is working okay by plugging it into a different PC?
it says
/usr/local/bin/firmware-until.sh: 1: cannot open html: no such file
/usr/local/bin/firmware-until.sh: 2: syntax error: redirection unexpected
edit: i had a typeo
I have an old Asus Chromebox CN60. I'm going to try to turn it into an OpenMediaVault. Thanks for the video.
Hello will this also apply for cloudready install?
Yes Sean, the process and principles are the same regardless of which operating system you want to install.
Before you install Cloud Ready, I recommend you make sure your SSD has a capacity greater than 16GB. Many Chromeboxes only have 16GB storage inside and for Cloud Ready, it's a good idea to switch to 32GB or more.
You can pick up a suitable SSD via eBay using the affiliate links in my video description if you'd like to help support this channel.
Good luck with your upgrade.
So, if you have an old chromebox which doesn't get updates anymore, would you suggest using this method for Flex OS ?
Sorry, I haven't tried Flex, so I can't offer an opinion on it. Good luck, let me know what you settle on.
can I put another Chrome OS on my CN-62 with Intel I7 after flashing the ROM? I want to flash it with chrome OS with brunch that will give me the play store.
Hmm, not sure... ChromeOS uses a weird partitioning structure that I had trouble replicating using cloning software. Perhaps there is another Linux distro that you could install that gives you access to Play Store apps and products?
Actually Freddy, the best thing you can do in your case is contact MrChromebox.tech ... he's very helpful and responsive to emails. If you have ChromeOS for your device with Brunch ready to flash, I can't see this creating any problems... but ask I'd the area expert first ;)
hi have you tried this on an Acer CX14?
No, not yet, but it should be fine. I someone wants to buy me one, I'll make a walk-through video about it.
@@danimationstips ah if you only live nearby, i have one laying around.
Hi, In succesfully installed Win 10. However, every time i restart my acer chromebox, all usb ports dont work. Do you have any fix?
Also, 3.5mm audio jack dont work at all.
Hi Melvin, which Chromebox are you running Windows 10 on? If Windows isn't recognising your USB ports and audio jacks, I recommend switching to Linux. Ubuntu is a good safe option that has worked perfectly on all the Chromeboxes I've de-googled
@@danimationstips Hi, I own an Acer CXI3 with i7 8th gen processor. My big issue is the 3.5 audio jack. I can't find a driver that works for my device. I hope you can help me out.
@@melvincruz8217 I suggest you contact Acer and ask for details about the audio hardware in the CXI3. It will be manufactured by some other company, and knowing those technical details will help you find the driver. If you still can't get it working, I strongly recommend trying Linux. Ubuntu is very similar to Windows in how it looks, feels and functions.
Very great video !
I have one question, I have an bobba chromebook and this firmware didn't work on bobba chromebooks, do you know a solution ?
I just searched for "bobba chromebook" and couldn't find the machine you're talking about. More information please?
@@danimationstips I have a Chromebook 314 and the frimware says it is a bobba Chromebook
@@rgpflash7474 The issue you have with the Acer 314 is it has CR50 write-protection. Read what MrChromebox has to say about removing it. Then you'll be able to install an alternative OS. You will need a special data cable for this. mrchromebox.tech/#devices
@@danimationstips I have already disbled the Write Protection !
You mentioned internet in the video, you've got the internet cable. I don't think my internet has the WiFi cables, can the device connect to my internet w/o the use of cabled and install Mr.ChroeBox firmware with no problems mate...?
Hi Taipan, good question. The process is slightly different if you only have a wi-fi connection... In that case, you'll need to enter ChromeOS, and enter a terminal/shell environment from there, then use the same set of command lines. I'm working on a video at the moment that will show you how to do that. It'll be published later this week :)
Man, I Was stuck at the same point (eth0 not connecting to Internet). Your tip here worked perfectly. I have restored a PC I couldn't use for 3 years now. No one is talking about the lock screw. Thank to have put all these unChrome peaces together. ❤❤🎉
Thanks my friend this worked like a charm! You are the best!
I have a 2014 HP G1 chrombox. I can NEVER GET INTO DEVELOPER MODE. I have tried 30+ times, watched your video and others, and all articles on the WEB. I bought it on ebay and suspect the firmware was undated by the school so that I could NEVER get into developer mode. Does this make sense. Do I have a fine working chromebox which I cannot load a linux distro on? Any thoughts appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I'm not 100%, but for me I had to open my Chromebox and detach the bios battery for thirty seconds and hold the power button. That cleared the developer mode lock.
Thank you VERY MUCH for this helpful tutorial. Any chance you could cover installing a dual boot system on a Chromebox (Ubuntu and ChromeOS) ?
Hmm, ChromeOS is a bit of a pain, it uses a really weird partitioning system and doesn't share nicely. What do you need ChromeOS for? If you just want to run a few apps, there are Android emulators available.
Code not working for me
Best man on earth . Many thanks !
Worked great
Ha, a bit of an overstatement, but I'm glad this worked out for you.
Thank you for this guide. My Asus Chromebox CN60 has renewed purpose again.
Saved from the garbage! That's the idea :)
you are the best man. Flawless with fedora 40
Will windows 11 work
That will depend on the specifications of your Chromebox. Which one do you have?
Can I ask what operating system did you decide to use for this? Is it the CloudReady from Neverware?
I've tried Ubuntu 18 and 20 with great success on these Chromeboxes, but you have many, many options available once you crack out of the ChromeOS constraints. Please let me know how you go with alternative Linux distros.
@@danimationstips Thank you mate! I'll try them out. Was actually looking towards Neverware's CR... would this be something you would consider yourself too? :)
@@jtltrading2899 Choosing your operating system really depends on what you plan to do with your computer. CloudReady seems to be a good choice if you want easy access to Google services and you want to collaborate with people who use ChromeOS devices. For example, there are some Linux distributions that are geared towards use as media servers and other specialty purposes. Ubuntu is a good, accessible all-rounder and a good substitute for Windows or MacOS. GalliumOS is the best choice for Chromebooks, as their soundcards are not supported by some Windows versions and some other Linux distros.
I hope this is helpful! Good luck!
Works great, thanks for the video !
Perfect tutorial, helped save an unsupported Chromebox from becoming e-waste
That's the idea, glad to have put another old but perfectly functional PC in business!
I can’t get into recover mode with the paper clip and yes I removed the right screw.
Which brand and model of Chromebox are you using? Were you able to locate a hole for the recovery switch? Were you holding the button down while powering on?
@@danimationstips yes I found the hole and I’m holding it while I press the power button it light up and nothing appears on the screen at all and it’s a asus cn 60
Any idea ?
Does not work on a chromebox 4
Hi need help cr50 , Acer cx4i kaisa :-\
my cronos keeps asking me for a password??? and so does root, yet i just recovered the SSD
Seems you might have an Enterprise edition.. you might like to write to MrChromebox.tech directly and ask his opinion.
@@danimationstips I figured it out eventually. I had to enable debug and set a password
How safe is Mr Chromebox script??
It keeps asking me for a password after typing chronos. "root" doesn't work...
Got it. Had to go the long way around and run a script someone made, "linux_recovery.sh" to make a system recovery because the chrome extension doesn't work on linux.
I’m having this issue too. Can you explain how you were able to run this script if you couldnt login? Frustrating
@@AndyTanguay
Gosh it has been too long.
Try searching for the quoted sh file above and you might find the answer.
@@Foche_T._Schitt Thanks...I've had the same thing. Some old comment with something I screwed with years ago.
@@Foche_T._Schitt If anyone reads this, what worked for me was redoing the 'deve mode' steps and NOT putting in a debugging password. That's where I personally messed up. Just jump right into the terminal when it restarts in dev mode.
In mine it says teemo instead of localhost
same
Does this work with a 32-bit chromebook? Yes my computor is that old lol!
Hi Noah, good question. This video is about Chromeboxes, but similar de-googling can be done on many Chromebooks. Visit the website mrchromebox.tech and see if your device is listed as compatible. Good luck!
@@danimationstips thanks. I am going to try soon so if I remember I can let you know how it goes!
It did not work. :(
@@noahbrown403 I'm sorry to hear that... did you find your model of Chromebook in the supported devices list on MrChromebox.tech 's website? Which model is is?
@@danimationstips I emailed him and he does not know what do do. It is the ASUS C201. It is an ARM computer so I am stumped. At this point I would be fine with any os other that chrome lol
Great video, thanks 😁
Excellent! it worked. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Thank you, Ubuntu rocks with ROS!
Thank you sir!
Has anyone bypassed hp g3 chromebox?
Thanks. Looks like something even I can do
OMG thank you so much!