THANKS A MILLION! I’ve been trying to install Ubuntu on this old Chromebook for months, only to realize that I’d completely missed the write protect screw! Thanks for the easy walkthrough and for showing where the blasted screw was located!
Not able to save stock firmware Error Cp: cannot create regukar file ....... "Failure reading stock firmware for backup; cannot proceed" Read only file system
@@DBTechYT You know... I found it odd that you wouldnt explain what the screw is, because your videos very detail, and I went back to make sure I'm not mistaken... and you absolutely made it clear what it was haha. Disregard and thanks again.
thanks so much ive been trying get batocera linux to boot from a usb while keeping chrome os on this googled tried so many thing people said to do and nothing worked your video has solved my problem
After taking out the usb after the firmware backup and pressing enter I got the message "firmware download checksum fail; doenload corrupted, cannot flash." I have an Acer chromebook with an Intel processor and I followed everything in the video, plz help
Thank you so much it works at the first time, you just safe my Chromebook, before the OS supported cannot be able to install Android apps now with this method I can upgrade it to a newer version, thanks again
So... Couple of things: 1. Yes, you have to put Windows on the USB before you can use that USB to install Windows. 2. If you're getting an error message saying that your USB only contains a 64 bit OS, then your CPU might only be a 32 bit CPU and won't be much good for, well, anything thing other than Chrome OS.
Ended up using another videos script and eventually got it working. Put android on it and hated it, worked very poorly and glitchy so put it back to chrome os and have left it there..
apparently this is no good anymore. I get the error that it no longer exists. The website is up, but the described firmware is no longer on it. the one that is is no good.
Hey please respond my Chromebook was fine after I was installed what I was supposed to but after u said hit r for restart and all these words pop up nothing happens it’s just black
The safety thing seems to be only for you. A while back (three months ago) I took off the back to remove the write protect screw, and it turned on, then turned off, then turned on, off, etc.. so you may want to edit this video slightly for that. edit: not forcing you, it would help a lot for others though
Well... Since more than 60,000 people have watched my "how to install a different operating system on a Chromebook" and you're the first person to bring this up, I'm not changing anything. I include the write-protect screw part because SOME Chromebooks have it. If you have one, then you'll know how to deal with it. Otherwise, you can skip that step.
Also, you might have removed something other than the write-protect screw if you have one in your system. I removed mine and never had ANY of the symptoms you mentioned.
@@DBTechYT Well, I'm certain it was the WP screw, due to the fact that I opened up MrChromebox's firmware utility script and it guaranteed me that I had it off.
Hi, I have zero knowledge on linux and I want to try my first linux gallium os on my acer c720. 1. I want to know when is the best time to make a recovery before I install galliums os using this method? 2. Is the recovery in this video ( I assume it is bios/firmware recovery) and chrome os recovery two different things? So that I need 2 usb stick for my back up? ( 1 for bios/firmware and 1 for chrome os) 3. How much GB the usb stick needed for both backup? Thank you so much for your tutorial, I cant wait to see my first linux system ever 😁
This isn't the best video to watch for this. It's old and a bit outdated. Watch this video instead and read the blog post linked in the description. When you get to the part about actually installing Windows, put in whatever Linux distro you want to install. ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html
@@DBTechYT hey, i just want to give an update and thank you, my chromebook finally run GalliumOS. Your videos really really helpful and clear even for someone who knows nothing about linux like me. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
How do I change this if I’m already on linux using the “John Lewis” hack on my intel acer chromebook? The reason I want to do this is because I want to dual boot with windows and linux.
I have a Dell Chromebook 11 it reaches the BIOS full install but WP is in green for all options & it fails. So I can go any further. The command is good but when it reaches to put the Full BIOS it is Write Protected In green. The WP screw is removed.
Lots great info. Would love to get your input on how to install Linux (I’m currently working through many issues trying to get Ubuntu up) with only a Chromebook and maybe 1-2 blank USB sticks, and without removing the WP screw. Maybe for an upcoming video even?
Not all Chromebooks require that you remove the screw. I've also done a Kali video similarly to installing Ubuntu that doesn't require much in the way of modification. MOST versions of Linux can be installed on a Chromebook without modifying the BIOS (other than telling it to allow for booting from USB) or removing the screw.
HELP, when I run the script it shows the first option greyed out(so i can not execute it). I also noticed that is were the cpu type should be it is just blank. Is my cpu unsopported? I checked and my computer(Asus flip c433) is supported. Is my cpu unsopported?(m3-8100y) or is it something else? Edit: If you enter U and enter it unlocks every option Edit2:It still does not work
My chrome book won’t turn on after I opened it up. I checked to make sure the display cable was in properly and even tried the hardware reset. It won’t display anything on the screen
After taking out the usb after the firmware backup and pressing enter I got the message "firmware download checksum fail; download corrupted, cannot flash." What do I do at this point?
It means that the download failed at some point and it can't flash the file. You need to try again. Also, take a look at this newer video I made about the same process: ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html There's a different script you might try in the blog post linked in that video.
Please, Somebody knows how to fix Error downloading cbfstool, I did the process in the same model ACER but for a reason this one always come with this error while downloading
Hello , i have one question . Looking for laptop .. starting soon education for Full stack developer . I'm looking for laptop what you can recommend? If this make a sense to buy Chromebook and change OS to linux for example ? What you can recommend or which laptop i should buy ?
@@DBTechYTThank you very mici for your reply. One more question: in the bios, I cannot get any usb stick with an operating system to start (usb is correctly written by rufus). I just get the message: "Boot failed. Efi usb device" and the installation stops. What am I doing wrong?
@@DBTechYT I have tried several OS: Windows 10, Lubuntu, other versions of Android. Nothing seems to work, I keep getting the same message and the installations doesn't start.
Hello, a question! The firmware of the Stock Bios is flashed to the backup USB or only the program passes it as a normal file. because I plan to continue using the USB and if the backup program I flash it better or touch the USB with the recovery Stock of the BIOS of CHromeOS
when i run the command cd ~; curl -L -O coolstar.org/chromebook/setup... && sudo bash setup-firmware.sh then i get bash: firmware-util.sh: No such file or directory must i download something? or is the command out to date?
Can you answer WHY it only works with Intel processors? Is it just the common firmware scripts not being compatible, or is there a more specific reason? I got a Chromebook with an ARM processor recently and would love to try and make a custom firmware myself, but I don't even know where to start. (And before you advise against it, I have no worries about bricking it. It was a busted up Chromebook that I put a temporary screen in to get it functional, it has literally no value to me.)
I didn't build the firmware, but I'm pretty sure it has to do with the CPU architecture and how easy/hard it is to build a firmware that is easy to build drivers for and that sort of thing. I would reach out to the firmware developer for more information.
Hi DB Tech, I am getting stuck at ChromeOS Firmware Utility Script. There are 6 possible selections. You advise to select 1) Install/Update Full ROM Firmware, but that selection is not available for me because it is grayed out. I only have selection 2 and 3 available to me. Somehow, I'm not unlocking all the options. Do you know what the problem might be?
@@DBTechYT I can see only up to util... When I try copying it and pasting it in a word document to see the whole thing it still pastes as the link up to util.. Thanks for the quick reply
Dude.... This is in the description: "Because RUclips is notorious for shortening/truncating links, you can also go here for the instructions: dbtechreviews.com/2018/10/how-to-install-windows-10-on-a-chromebook-2018/"
I wasn’t able to press “1” for install update full rom firmware because it wasn’t enabled .. it was grey like number six plus numbers 2-5 had a WP next to them. Can you tell me what might have happened?
I've already got Ubuntu running using an earlier video you did. Is there any way to flash the bios with Ubuntu installed or do I need to restore ChromeOs to do it?
This is the problem that has been tried so many times. Firmware download checksum fail; download corrupted, cannot flash. Someone tell me how to solve this problem?
ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html Read the blog post linked in the description and use the alternate method/script in the blog post as the script in the video doesn't work all the time.
You have to download a Bluetooth driver. There should be a sticker on the back saying something like “this device contains intel Bluetooth #####” search up a driver for that and download that.
I'm aware you claim this only works on devices with Intel chipsets, but AMD chipsets have since been released earlier this year. Will this still work on those?
It has NOTHING to do with Linux. It has to do with whether or not your processor is listed as compatible with the BIOS/Firmware modification. If your processor isn't listed, then I wouldn't risk it.
Does anyone know how to get Linux off the Chromebox. Trying to find a method of getting to the bios. I'm using pclinuxos, cannot get anything to work to get a reset.
You can use a Chromebook Restoration USB to get back to factory. Or... as soon as you press the power button, start tapping the ESC key. I've gotten into the BIOS that way.
If you want to restore your Chromebook back factory, it is important that you follow the step to backup your firmware as shown in this video. If you've backed up your firmware, you can then follow this tutorial on how to go back to stock: ruclips.net/video/5Ahz3v7hOBQ/видео.html I've also added this to the description of the video.
i reached at install update full rom firmware i wrote 1 and press enter after i wrote y and press enter . and its saying hardware write protect enabled can not flash full Rom Firmware.... any idea what to do next ?
Sounds like you may have a write-protect screw that you'll have to find. I have no idea where yours is/might be, so you'll want to Google where to find it on your device.
@@DBTechYT i did everything as you guide in your video. i have toshiba chrome book 2, now only the issue is sound. sound is not working not even in handsfree, how can i enable the sound ? or should i change to any android version . kindly suggest ?
I tried and I did it all as you said but right at the end when I plugged in the USB it went back to the commands. I need help i can't use my chromebook someone please help. When i plugged the USB in it did not come up with what it was supposed to):
This was just a tutorial. I've done several others with different operating systems but I guess it would have been too difficult for you to go look at other videos on my channel before leaving a stupid comment, wouldn't it?
Hi DB TECH, is there a way one can actually upgrade a 16gb of emmc to 32gb or more? Anyways i use your method on installing windows on my samsung chromebook and it worked, thanks Grand Master.
Am still having trouble making the bootable usb. I even tryed win32Diskimager and got a different iso. when I put it in my chromebook it doesn't boot up windows
Well then either there's something wrong on your Chromebook or there's something wrong with the ISOs your using or the way you're making your bootable USB sticks.
So I finished the code from 10:00 and it showed that drop bar of information then said “This scrips must be run from a 64-bit Os”. What do I do from there because I don’t know if you have a code for the 32-bit laptops
Based on your error message, the creator of the BIOS you're trying to load says you're trying to run on an ARM processor. That won't work: www.reddit.com/r/GalliumOS/comments/5ni8vc/cant_update_with_mrchromebox/
DB Tech so I barely know that much about computers and I got this for Christmas and I really don’t like chrome so I tried to switch over to windows but I still didn’t really get anything from that reddit forum you sent but do you know if any of the commands are working for a 32-bit
You have the wrong processor. You have and ARM processor. You need a Chromebook with an Intel processor. This won't work for you. You have the wrong kind of Chromebook for this. The VERY FIRST thing I said in the video is that you need a Chromebook with an Intel processor. Literally the first thing. I even mentioned it again a second time only about a minute into the video just in case. There are no 32-bit commands for you. These commands won't work on your processor. You can't change the processor, either. You've got an ARM processor and that's all you can have in your current Chromebook.
Can you please help me. I need to know what drivers to install for windows 10 on a Samsung Chromebook 3. Coolstars website said this was compatible. But from what I've seen there are no drivers for this Chromebook or maybe I just can't find them. I really need help. My Chromebook has bee sitting in efi ready to boot windows 10 for the past week. I don't have another computer to use. I'm borrowing someone's Chromebook right now in an attempt to fix my own. Please help. I got this Chromebook for Christmas it's my first time owing a laptop of any kind and I'm desperate to either boot windows ( doesn't seem to work) or restore chrome os).
Sounds like you did this to yourself. You didn't backup your Chromebook like I explicitly said to in the video. You didn't have a copy of Windows ready to go like I mentioned in the video. I provided you a link to a video to restore your Chromebook back to stock. I'm not sure what you expect anyone else to do. You didn't follow instructions before and it sounds like you voided your warranty.
Then why didn't you just install windows? In order to go back, you'll have to have a Linux distribution like ubuntu running in live mode to run the same script you ran before. But, you didn't back up your computer, so I'm not sure how/if you'll be able to restore your BIOS. This is why I said to backup your BIOS at 10:39. It's why it says to make a backup of your BIOS when you were going through the process. Why didn't you backup your BIOS? You were told at least TWICE that it was important.
Or you could use your friend's Chromebook to download CloudReady (www.neverware.com/freedownload) and create a bootable USB using his/her Chromebook (ruclips.net/video/UAAcQVJxfPk/видео.html) and basically have the same user experience as being back to a regular Chromebook since CloudReady is ChromeOS for "regular" laptops.
@@DBTechYT I tried installing Windows 10 but I ran into issues with the drivers. I'll install Ubuntu (already made a bootable drive for it) and install cloud ready. Hopefully it works. I don't know why I didn't saw my bios....
If you install Windows on your Chromebook, it's Windows. Just plain old Windows. If you can install something on Windows, it has a 99.999999% chance of working as long as your Chromebook meets the hardware requirements of the software.
@@DBTechYT All the media software am using is not working well like the VLC and many more so am trying to search the best one that can work on it if you know any you can help me it`s the ( Dell chromebook 11 3120 ) please help me if you have any one working well
I just restarted it nothing happened I'm just on the basic version of Chrome OS I have the same Chromebook as you I'm just going to leave it as Chrome OS I thought it would be as easy as modifying a Wii or Xbox or putting Linux on another laptop
Hello, I've been trying to install windows on my chromebook hp 14, it works all right up to the moment of choosing the windows installation unit in which it throws me that ssd has 0 mb, could you help me? the same thing happens to me when I install pop os
@@DBTechYT that was fast haha but I'm stuck without OS, how could I do what you tell me? I tried to connect the ssd to my desktop computer and it does not recognize it, but the chromebook does
@@DBTechYT I tried what I saw in the videos but now I can not start the windows installer (I tried the one that you say works best). Besides the ssd is empty and have 128gb
I don't know what you've done or what step you've gotten to or anything. I have no idea where you are in the process of doing any of this. I need MUCH more detail.
Everytime i try and install windows 10 from my sd card i keep getting an error saying recovery, something to do with winload.efi, has anyone encountered this problem?
Winload.EFI Error, is pretty much self explanatory by it’s name is an error that prevents windows from loading. This is usually caused by corrupt boot records or incorrect boot configuration. Depending on your Operating System, the error message may vary but the keyword winload.efi will be same. On a Windows 8/8.1/10 system, the error usually pops-up in the following form. "Your PC needs to be repaired. The application or operating system couldn’t be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors. File: \windows\system32\winload.efi Error code: 0xc000***" appuals.com/steps-to-fix-winload-efi-error-0xc0000001/
@@DBTechYT Sorry i should have mentioned i am using a Dell Chromebox 3010. I have just tried a different windows 10 and still the same error. What settings do you use on Rufus? Maybe i am configuring an image wrongly hence why it is not installing
Every time I see a sticker saying "Breaking this sticker voids your warranty", I always wonder why people just don't remember that technically, they could take it off, unscrew whatever, and when they're done, put the sticker back on exactly where it was. Unless there is a way to tell if it was removed.
i appreciate this is an old video, i wanted to put android on my chromebook its a duel 0.870 to 1.10 ghz intel processor and 8 gig of ram, it has a hard disk 250gb chrome have finished there updates on this chromebook, plus everything works bar spotify its not fast but does me perfectly on youtube, any help i would be very grateful
I have followed some of your tutorials and have been helped quite a bit thank you. however I am stuck Don't know if anybody reading can help? Acer Chromebook 311 model acer c933t I have developer mode unlocked and when I get to the point where I can select the options to reboot and install a new OS they are blocked out. I took the bottom cover off and I cannot find the hardware security screw that disables writing. I did a lot of Google searching and cannot find any information on this model I've even tried removing the battery as someone else had suggested and have had no luck I am stuck at this point. does anyone have any suggestions thank you
You should really check out this video instead: ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html As far as the write-protect screw, you're looking for a screw that ISN'T just holding the motherboard in. It actually grounds a couple of solder points. I don't have access to your hardware, so you're going to have to just take the time to try multiple screws until you find the right onw.
@@DBTechYT thank you for the reply, Yes I understand about the grounding screw, I even went to the extreme to remove literally every screw touching the motherboard and still had no luck. as I said I have developer mode enabled and when I run the shell script option number one is blacked out I cannot boot from USB. I wonder if this model just cannot be flashed? FYI: it is an Intel chipset
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THANKS A MILLION! I’ve been trying to install Ubuntu on this old Chromebook for months, only to realize that I’d completely missed the write protect screw! Thanks for the easy walkthrough and for showing where the blasted screw was located!
Not able to save stock firmware
Error
Cp: cannot create regukar file .......
"Failure reading stock firmware for backup; cannot proceed"
Read only file system
Awesome. Thanks. One tip... if there's a particularly strange step, like removing that mystery screw, maybe go into detail about what you're doing.
Doesn't matter since it's different on every device
@@DBTechYT You know... I found it odd that you wouldnt explain what the screw is, because your videos very detail, and I went back to make sure I'm not mistaken... and you absolutely made it clear what it was haha. Disregard and thanks again.
thanks so much ive been trying get batocera linux to boot from a usb while keeping chrome os on this
googled tried so many thing people said to do and nothing worked
your video has solved my problem
After taking out the usb after the firmware backup and pressing enter I got the message "firmware download checksum fail; doenload corrupted, cannot flash." I have an Acer chromebook with an Intel processor and I followed everything in the video, plz help
same help
hp chromebook 11 G3/G4 (KIP)
I have a acer r11 chromebook
Thank you so much it works at the first time, you just safe my Chromebook, before the OS supported cannot be able to install Android apps now with this method I can upgrade it to a newer version, thanks again
That's awesome!
if the written description is in no. 1 install / update Full ROM Firmware text in gray pliseee help me
Mine keeps saying an error occurred finishing the full ROM firmware do not reboot
Do u have to install Windows on the usb than plug it in to the laptop because mine says "It failed it only contains 64 bit OS"
So... Couple of things: 1. Yes, you have to put Windows on the USB before you can use that USB to install Windows. 2. If you're getting an error message saying that your USB only contains a 64 bit OS, then your CPU might only be a 32 bit CPU and won't be much good for, well, anything thing other than Chrome OS.
when downloading the firmware for my chromebook c300 it says "firmware download checksum fail;download corrupted. cannot flash" any ideas?
Its doing the same on my end as well...
Ended up using another videos script and eventually got it working. Put android on it and hated it, worked very poorly and glitchy so put it back to chrome os and have left it there..
Ok. I want to start over. How do I install the old firmware?
What if i have a bunch of partitions taking up space before i install os, how can i get rid of them from the startup (from USB) menu?
apparently this is no good anymore. I get the error that it no longer exists. The website is up, but the described firmware is no longer on it. the one that is is no good.
GREAT video dude, hope you get 3k subs soon!
Thanks! Looks like you just recently 3k yourself! Congrats!!
@@DBTechYT thank you, keep on that grind man!
Hey please respond my Chromebook was fine after I was installed what I was supposed to but after u said hit r for restart and all these words pop up nothing happens it’s just black
where is the write protect screw?? My model chromebook is samsung 310xba-kc1
The safety thing seems to be only for you. A while back (three months ago) I took off the back to remove the write protect screw, and it turned on, then turned off, then turned on, off, etc.. so you may want to edit this video slightly for that.
edit: not forcing you, it would help a lot for others though
Well... Since more than 60,000 people have watched my "how to install a different operating system on a Chromebook" and you're the first person to bring this up, I'm not changing anything. I include the write-protect screw part because SOME Chromebooks have it. If you have one, then you'll know how to deal with it. Otherwise, you can skip that step.
Also, you might have removed something other than the write-protect screw if you have one in your system. I removed mine and never had ANY of the symptoms you mentioned.
@@DBTechYT just making a request, sorry.
@@DBTechYT Well, I'm certain it was the WP screw, due to the fact that I opened up MrChromebox's firmware utility script and it guaranteed me that I had it off.
Maybe the Acer R11 is weird, but the thing is, same as you, this I have not experienced.. (before this)
I've successfully installed many different distos on my Acer with an i3. No matter what I install I can't seem to get audio to come through.
Sounds like you may have a hardware issue
Hi, I have zero knowledge on linux and I want to try my first linux gallium os on my acer c720.
1. I want to know when is the best time to make a recovery before I install galliums os using this method?
2. Is the recovery in this video ( I assume it is bios/firmware recovery) and chrome os recovery two different things? So that I need 2 usb stick for my back up? ( 1 for bios/firmware and 1 for chrome os)
3. How much GB the usb stick needed for both backup?
Thank you so much for your tutorial, I cant wait to see my first linux system ever 😁
This isn't the best video to watch for this. It's old and a bit outdated. Watch this video instead and read the blog post linked in the description. When you get to the part about actually installing Windows, put in whatever Linux distro you want to install. ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html
@@DBTechYT hey, i just want to give an update and thank you, my chromebook finally run GalliumOS. Your videos really really helpful and clear even for someone who knows nothing about linux like me. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Help me I do this process than reboot and my chrome book didn't on please help me
How do I change this if I’m already on linux using the “John Lewis” hack on my intel acer chromebook?
The reason I want to do this is because I want to dual boot with windows and linux.
I have a Dell Chromebook 11 it reaches the BIOS full install but WP is in green for all options & it fails. So I can go any further. The command is good but when it reaches to put the Full BIOS it is Write Protected In green. The WP screw is removed.
Sounds weird, but try removing the battery during this process. Just leave it plugged into the wall. I've had people tell me this works for them.
Lots great info. Would love to get your input on how to install Linux (I’m currently working through many issues trying to get Ubuntu up) with only a Chromebook and maybe 1-2 blank USB sticks, and without removing the WP screw. Maybe for an upcoming video even?
Not all Chromebooks require that you remove the screw. I've also done a Kali video similarly to installing Ubuntu that doesn't require much in the way of modification. MOST versions of Linux can be installed on a Chromebook without modifying the BIOS (other than telling it to allow for booting from USB) or removing the screw.
HELP, when I run the script it shows the first option greyed out(so i can not execute it). I also noticed that is were the cpu type should be it is just blank. Is my cpu unsopported? I checked and my computer(Asus flip c433) is supported. Is my cpu unsopported?(m3-8100y) or is it something else?
Edit: If you enter U and enter it unlocks every option
Edit2:It still does not work
My chrome book won’t turn on after I opened it up. I checked to make sure the display cable was in properly and even tried the hardware reset. It won’t display anything on the screen
ctrl + D and hit the power button. im sure the chromebook is long gone considering this comment is old af.
i keep getting no such file or directory when in crosh
Can I use an sd card instead of a usb stick?
Will this work with any Intel CPU, like the Celeron.
I have an Acer 32GB drive chromebook coming to expiration date, what do you recomend, Android or Neverware? Considering space, etc, Thanks
any luck??
@@cozzyinternet4706 I installed chromeflex, perfect!!
What if your Samsung chromebook pluse v2 dont have a write protect screw
After taking out the usb after the firmware backup and pressing enter I got the message "firmware download checksum fail; download corrupted, cannot flash."
What do I do at this point?
It means that the download failed at some point and it can't flash the file. You need to try again. Also, take a look at this newer video I made about the same process: ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html There's a different script you might try in the blog post linked in that video.
I am wondering if this procedure works for an Asus chromebox CN-60 with an intel i-7 processor?
Gosh. If only there were a video description section below these videos that I could use to post links where you can do the research for yourself.
Please, Somebody knows how to fix Error downloading cbfstool, I did the process in the same model ACER but for a reason this one always come with this error while downloading
How change the sequence of bios back so that Chromebook doesnt refer to USB any more?
take out the USB
Hello , i have one question . Looking for laptop .. starting soon education for Full stack developer . I'm looking for laptop what you can recommend? If this make a sense to buy Chromebook and change OS to linux for example ? What you can recommend or which laptop i should buy ?
Depends on your budget. Going this route is fine, but if you can afford something with more power, then go with that.
So it will work on pretty much any chromebook as long as it's got a intel cpu ?
NO. ONLY IF YOUR CPU IS LISTED AS A SUPPORTED CPU
@@DBTechYT Thanks for quick reply. HP x360 14 with I3 so I guess it will work ? Thanks where is the listing ?
Everything is just excellent, but I have no sound in Android 8.1, on my lenovo 11e. Any ideea how to fix this? Thanks
Nope. It'll either work or it won't
@@DBTechYTThank you very mici for your reply. One more question: in the bios, I cannot get any usb stick with an operating system to start (usb is correctly written by rufus). I just get the message: "Boot failed. Efi usb device" and the installation stops. What am I doing wrong?
What are you trying to install?
@@DBTechYT I have tried several OS: Windows 10, Lubuntu, other versions of Android. Nothing seems to work, I keep getting the same message and the installations doesn't start.
If you've tried all that, then you need to try a different USB drive and/or a different USB port.
It wants my root password...I vaguely remember setting one up...
Hello, a question! The firmware of the Stock Bios is flashed to the backup USB or only the program passes it as a normal file. because I plan to continue using the USB and if the backup program I flash it better or touch the USB with the recovery Stock of the BIOS of CHromeOS
it just writes a simple backup file to the USB. You can continue to use the backup USB for other things as it just stores a file on it.
I'm trying to do this but there are 2 screws that won't unscrew. any ideas?
not without possibly breaking something
when i run the command cd ~; curl -L -O coolstar.org/chromebook/setup... && sudo bash setup-firmware.sh
then i get bash: firmware-util.sh: No such file or directory
must i download something? or is the command out to date?
ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html Also read the blog post linked in the description.
is the lenovo duet 3 compatible?
Can you answer WHY it only works with Intel processors? Is it just the common firmware scripts not being compatible, or is there a more specific reason?
I got a Chromebook with an ARM processor recently and would love to try and make a custom firmware myself, but I don't even know where to start.
(And before you advise against it, I have no worries about bricking it. It was a busted up Chromebook that I put a temporary screen in to get it functional, it has literally no value to me.)
I didn't build the firmware, but I'm pretty sure it has to do with the CPU architecture and how easy/hard it is to build a firmware that is easy to build drivers for and that sort of thing. I would reach out to the firmware developer for more information.
Can i use the same methode to install fedy os !!
I have an option on my chromebook to go into developer mode without taking out the screw, can it work?
Is that the developer mode in the chrome settings???
Hi DB Tech, I am getting stuck at ChromeOS Firmware Utility Script. There are 6 possible selections. You advise to select 1) Install/Update Full ROM Firmware, but that selection is not available for me because it is grayed out. I only have selection 2 and 3 available to me. Somehow, I'm not unlocking all the options. Do you know what the problem might be?
You have to remove the write protection screw. Google where it is for your model of chromebook
I cannot paste the the url for the second command in the terminal and I have no way of viewing the full link.
Yeah you do. It's actually covered near the top of the description.
@@DBTechYT I can see only up to util... When I try copying it and pasting it in a word document to see the whole thing it still pastes as the link up to util.. Thanks for the quick reply
Dude.... This is in the description:
"Because RUclips is notorious for shortening/truncating links, you can also go here for the instructions:
dbtechreviews.com/2018/10/how-to-install-windows-10-on-a-chromebook-2018/"
@@DBTechYT Sorry Im retarded lol
After saving backup to usb, the shell says firmware download checksum failed; download corrupted, cannot flash.
I have the same problem.
I have the same problem. Any solution???
In the United States; Warranty isn't void on disassembly. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
when i try to enter the command in shell it says setup-firmware.sh :No such file or directory
then you didn't download the file
@@DBTechYT Nevermind my chromebook has a intel but its something else making incompatible
I wasn’t able to press “1” for install update full rom firmware because it wasn’t enabled .. it was grey like number six plus numbers 2-5 had a WP next to them. Can you tell me what might have happened?
If you can't press 1 to install, you might be able to press U to unlock disabled functions.
DB Tech okay. Quick question can I download windows to a scan disk ?
To a what? I know you can use a USB stick and an SD card. Other than that I'm not sure.
Sandisk*
Refer to my previous comment. I think you should be fine
When I got to the options I only have options 2 and 3 I don’t have one please help !
Did you see the option that says "Unlock disabled functions"? Try that.
SSL certificate problem?
I've already got Ubuntu running using an earlier video you did. Is there any way to flash the bios with Ubuntu installed or do I need to restore ChromeOs to do it?
You shouldn't have to reflash ChromeOS. Watch this first: ruclips.net/video/2zR9Gwm8xck/видео.html
My chromebook has an AMD A6. Can that suffice?
No. ONLY supported Intel processors work
It gave me a screen saying the owner has disabled diveloper mode
Then there's nothing you can do until they re-enable it
This is the problem that has been tried so many times.
Firmware download checksum fail; download corrupted, cannot flash.
Someone tell me how to solve this problem?
ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html
Read the blog post linked in the description and use the alternate method/script in the blog post as the script in the video doesn't work all the time.
@@DBTechYT But i have this processor
CPU: Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz Dual Core
Tell me what should i have do.
Hey I have the same chromebook. I just wanted to know if the Bluetooth feature still work after doing this?
It should. I don't remember.
You have to download a Bluetooth driver. There should be a sticker on the back saying something like “this device contains intel Bluetooth #####” search up a driver for that and download that.
I'm aware you claim this only works on devices with Intel chipsets, but AMD chipsets have since been released earlier this year. Will this still work on those?
Only if they are listed on the coolstar.org site
@@DBTechYT so, I don't see where I can check for Linux compatibility
It has NOTHING to do with Linux. It has to do with whether or not your processor is listed as compatible with the BIOS/Firmware modification. If your processor isn't listed, then I wouldn't risk it.
Does anyone know how to get Linux off the Chromebox. Trying to find a method of getting to the bios. I'm using pclinuxos, cannot get anything to work to get a reset.
You can use a Chromebook Restoration USB to get back to factory. Or... as soon as you press the power button, start tapping the ESC key. I've gotten into the BIOS that way.
hi im just wondering how to run the chrome script without using mrchrome.tech (the coolstar download) just in case it gets shutdown
It won't matter if the site gets shut down after you do it. You only need access to the script on the site while your doing the conversion.
How do you recover the original firmware from the backup USB drive?
If you want to restore your Chromebook back factory, it is important that you follow the step to backup your firmware as shown in this video. If you've backed up your firmware, you can then follow this tutorial on how to go back to stock: ruclips.net/video/5Ahz3v7hOBQ/видео.html
I've also added this to the description of the video.
i reached at install update full rom firmware i wrote 1 and press enter after i wrote y and press enter . and its saying hardware write protect enabled can not flash full Rom Firmware.... any idea what to do next ?
Sounds like you may have a write-protect screw that you'll have to find. I have no idea where yours is/might be, so you'll want to Google where to find it on your device.
@@DBTechYT i did everything as you guide in your video. i have toshiba chrome book 2, now only the issue is sound. sound is not working not even in handsfree, how can i enable the sound ? or should i change to any android version . kindly suggest ?
You should be able to go to coolstar.org and download the drivers for your device.
@@DBTechYT i couldn't be able to find the driver can you please share the link ,i have toshiba chrome book 2 2014
You'll need to go here and find your Chromebook: coolstar.org/chromebook/windows-install.html
I tried and I did it all as you said but right at the end when I plugged in the USB it went back to the commands. I need help i can't use my chromebook someone please help. When i plugged the USB in it did not come up with what it was supposed to):
Luckily for you, I JUST published a video about that 30 seconds ago: ruclips.net/video/hiiDlynlOOY/видео.html
@12:49 Why would you install Windows 10 on a Chromebook if Puppy Linux or an Ubuntu Xfce flavour was be better suited for such a lowend hardware?
This was just a tutorial. I've done several others with different operating systems but I guess it would have been too difficult for you to go look at other videos on my channel before leaving a stupid comment, wouldn't it?
Just to let you know, RUclips truncated and obfuscated part of the command because it was technically a long URL.
Hi DB TECH, is there a way one can actually upgrade a 16gb of emmc to 32gb or more? Anyways i use your method on installing windows on my samsung chromebook and it worked, thanks Grand Master.
Yep! Check out this video I made about how to do that: ruclips.net/video/1staB8LtmQM/видео.html
@@DBTechYThey man great video but do I necessarily need a usb ?
@@EmmanuelY-kg4md You can try another method, but I'm shocked at the numbers of people that don't seem to have a USB drive laying around.
please this asking me a password. don't know why
Am still having trouble making the bootable usb. I even tryed win32Diskimager and got a different iso. when I put it in my chromebook it doesn't boot up windows
Did you verify that your Chromebook is 100% compatible with this whole process? Sounds like you don't have the new BIOS on your system.
@@DBTechYT yes I have
Well then either there's something wrong on your Chromebook or there's something wrong with the ISOs your using or the way you're making your bootable USB sticks.
@@DBTechYT how did you get your iso? I got mine though windows media creator
Yeah. That's how I do it. Maybe try installing something like Ubuntu to see if you get different results?
So I finished the code from 10:00 and it showed that drop bar of information then said “This scrips must be run from a 64-bit Os”. What do I do from there because I don’t know if you have a code for the 32-bit laptops
Based on your error message, the creator of the BIOS you're trying to load says you're trying to run on an ARM processor. That won't work: www.reddit.com/r/GalliumOS/comments/5ni8vc/cant_update_with_mrchromebox/
DB Tech so I barely know that much about computers and I got this for Christmas and I really don’t like chrome so I tried to switch over to windows but I still didn’t really get anything from that reddit forum you sent but do you know if any of the commands are working for a 32-bit
You have the wrong processor. You have and ARM processor. You need a Chromebook with an Intel processor. This won't work for you. You have the wrong kind of Chromebook for this. The VERY FIRST thing I said in the video is that you need a Chromebook with an Intel processor. Literally the first thing. I even mentioned it again a second time only about a minute into the video just in case. There are no 32-bit commands for you. These commands won't work on your processor. You can't change the processor, either. You've got an ARM processor and that's all you can have in your current Chromebook.
DB Tech alright well it was worth the shot thanks though
It says the Fw vP is enabled and it won’t let me do anything
then you may have to remove a write-protect screw
Can you please help me. I need to know what drivers to install for windows 10 on a Samsung Chromebook 3. Coolstars website said this was compatible. But from what I've seen there are no drivers for this Chromebook or maybe I just can't find them. I really need help. My Chromebook has bee sitting in efi ready to boot windows 10 for the past week. I don't have another computer to use. I'm borrowing someone's Chromebook right now in an attempt to fix my own. Please help. I got this Chromebook for Christmas it's my first time owing a laptop of any kind and I'm desperate to either boot windows ( doesn't seem to work) or restore chrome os).
Sounds like you did this to yourself. You didn't backup your Chromebook like I explicitly said to in the video. You didn't have a copy of Windows ready to go like I mentioned in the video. I provided you a link to a video to restore your Chromebook back to stock. I'm not sure what you expect anyone else to do. You didn't follow instructions before and it sounds like you voided your warranty.
@@DBTechYT I did have windows ready. I just didn't back up my os.
Then why didn't you just install windows? In order to go back, you'll have to have a Linux distribution like ubuntu running in live mode to run the same script you ran before. But, you didn't back up your computer, so I'm not sure how/if you'll be able to restore your BIOS. This is why I said to backup your BIOS at 10:39. It's why it says to make a backup of your BIOS when you were going through the process. Why didn't you backup your BIOS? You were told at least TWICE that it was important.
Or you could use your friend's Chromebook to download CloudReady (www.neverware.com/freedownload) and create a bootable USB using his/her Chromebook (ruclips.net/video/UAAcQVJxfPk/видео.html) and basically have the same user experience as being back to a regular Chromebook since CloudReady is ChromeOS for "regular" laptops.
@@DBTechYT I tried installing Windows 10 but I ran into issues with the drivers. I'll install Ubuntu (already made a bootable drive for it) and install cloud ready. Hopefully it works. I don't know why I didn't saw my bios....
I would like to ask about the media software that is compatible with the chromebook windows pc
If you install Windows on your Chromebook, it's Windows. Just plain old Windows. If you can install something on Windows, it has a 99.999999% chance of working as long as your Chromebook meets the hardware requirements of the software.
@@DBTechYT All the media software am using is not working well like the VLC and many more so am trying to search the best one that can work on it if you know any you can help me it`s the ( Dell chromebook 11 3120 ) please help me if you have any one working well
@@DBTechYT I can`t watch videos well
hey db tech what should i do if i get this error it keeps giving me this error? (bash: firmware-util.sh: No such file or directory)
Sounds like it didn't download the necessary file
@@DBTechYT how do i get it to download the file?
Stuck in EFI shell after installed Ubuntu OS 14.04. Any solution ? Thanks for the tutorial video btw!
Did you get Ubuntu installed? Are you able to login?
Yes !@@DBTechYT , works for my chrome box model CN60
why is there no 4th generation lenovo chromebook in coolstar
Better ask them that
@@DBTechYT i don't know how to contact them
There are Twitter links all over the coolstar site: twitter.com/coolstarorg
I just restarted it nothing happened I'm just on the basic version of Chrome OS I have the same Chromebook as you I'm just going to leave it as Chrome OS I thought it would be as easy as modifying a Wii or Xbox or putting Linux on another laptop
ruclips.net/video/hiiDlynlOOY/видео.html
David I did this and everything worked but I have no sound on my computer. How do I get audio?
Download the drivers from the coolstar.org website
@@DBTechYT am try this cause I wanna play roblox car simulator and I wanna be able to download stutt
@Az Playz Then read the description and see if your device is compatible.
My device is compatible. The only way to hear audio is thru my AirPods
Did you download the drivers from coolstar.org?
Hello, I've been trying to install windows on my chromebook hp 14, it works all right up to the moment of choosing the windows installation unit in which it throws me that ssd has 0 mb, could you help me? the same thing happens to me when I install pop os
You're probably going to have to delete all of the partitions on the SSD in order to have a partition big enough to install an operating system.
@@DBTechYT that was fast haha but I'm stuck without OS, how could I do what you tell me? I tried to connect the ssd to my desktop computer and it does not recognize it, but the chromebook does
Watch this: ruclips.net/video/hiiDlynlOOY/видео.html
Also watch this: ruclips.net/video/5Ahz3v7hOBQ/видео.html
@@DBTechYT I tried what I saw in the videos but now I can not start the windows installer (I tried the one that you say works best). Besides the ssd is empty and have 128gb
So what's the issue you're having?
Muhammad Arif
1 second ago
Hi
after installation no audio on Acer C720 , rest of the things works perfectly fine, any advice
thanks
I am getting this error in the windows instalation: media driver your computer needs is missing
www.thewindowsclub.com/a-media-driver-your-computer-needs-is-missing
@@DBTechYT nothing does work if I put in in another usb port then the usb drive isnt event regonised
sorry for ban english
bad*
I don't know what you've done or what step you've gotten to or anything. I have no idea where you are in the process of doing any of this. I need MUCH more detail.
Everytime i try and install windows 10 from my sd card i keep getting an error saying recovery, something to do with winload.efi, has anyone encountered this problem?
Winload.EFI Error, is pretty much self explanatory by it’s name is an error that prevents windows from loading. This is usually caused by corrupt boot records or incorrect boot configuration. Depending on your Operating System, the error message may vary but the keyword winload.efi will be same. On a Windows 8/8.1/10 system, the error usually pops-up in the following form.
"Your PC needs to be repaired. The application or operating system couldn’t be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors. File: \windows\system32\winload.efi Error code: 0xc000***"
appuals.com/steps-to-fix-winload-efi-error-0xc0000001/
@@DBTechYT Sorry i should have mentioned i am using a Dell Chromebox 3010. I have just tried a different windows 10 and still the same error. What settings do you use on Rufus? Maybe i am configuring an image wrongly hence why it is not installing
I just use the default settings when using rufus
@@DBTechYT I'll give it another try. Read elsewhere that updating Chromebox firmware helps (lubuntu can work too) then use windows 🤔
i’m stuck on the screen with the rabbit
Please help I am scare about that
Hey mate, can you make a video of how to install Kali Linux on a chromebook WIH CROUTON
You already asked this. And I already answered.
Mines 32bit bassed would it work
This only works for 64bit systems.
Every time I see a sticker saying "Breaking this sticker voids your warranty", I always wonder why people just don't remember that technically, they could take it off, unscrew whatever, and when they're done, put the sticker back on exactly where it was. Unless there is a way to tell if it was removed.
The stickers leave stuff behind a lot of times that make it hard to put back
How safe is Mr Chromebox script??
last time I checked, it was one of the best ones out there
i appreciate this is an old video, i wanted to put android on my chromebook its a duel 0.870 to 1.10 ghz intel processor and 8 gig of ram, it has a hard disk 250gb chrome have finished there updates on this chromebook, plus everything works bar spotify its not fast but does me perfectly on youtube, any help i would be very grateful
I have followed some of your tutorials and have been helped quite a bit thank you.
however I am stuck Don't know if anybody reading can help?
Acer Chromebook 311 model acer c933t
I have developer mode unlocked and when I get to the point where I can select the options to reboot and install a new OS they are blocked out.
I took the bottom cover off and I cannot find the hardware security screw that disables writing.
I did a lot of Google searching and cannot find any information on this model I've even tried removing the battery as someone else had suggested and have had no luck I am stuck at this point.
does anyone have any suggestions thank you
You should really check out this video instead: ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html
As far as the write-protect screw, you're looking for a screw that ISN'T just holding the motherboard in. It actually grounds a couple of solder points. I don't have access to your hardware, so you're going to have to just take the time to try multiple screws until you find the right onw.
@@DBTechYT thank you for the reply,
Yes I understand about the grounding screw,
I even went to the extreme to remove literally every screw touching the motherboard and still had no luck.
as I said I have developer mode enabled and when I run the shell script option number one is blacked out I cannot boot from USB.
I wonder if this model just cannot be flashed?
FYI: it is an Intel chipset
how cant i take off fw wp
This is a better version of the video: ruclips.net/video/kXnU_S5ZNJQ/видео.html
i have a question can i email you
No. You can leave your question here
10:34 only 2 and 3 allow themselves to be selected for me
They also say "wp" by it
Then you have a write-protect screw that you probably need to remove. Use Google to find out where it is in your chromebook
How do you install windows 10 on a usb
I have made 2 different videos on how to do this. RECENTLY. Go look on my videos page.
DB Tech I can not find the video can you please link the video
You didn't look very hard apparently but here: ruclips.net/video/TF5ekU9ZkQQ/видео.html
DB Tech I’m sorry I’m new to all this but do I need a computer/ laptop that has windows already on it ?
ruclips.net/video/UAAcQVJxfPk/видео.html
Thanks, your video really helped me.
Cool! If you want to help support the channel, it would be great if you subscribed or if you checked out this URL: support.dbte.ch
Your videos are too long and give me an aneurysm
I can't take the back off 😑
You might not have to
@@DBTechYT ok ill try without it . thankyou
Thanks for the tutorial
Thanks very informative
The screw is so hard to take out!!!!
It shouldn't be. Just take the bottom of the Chromebook and remove a single screw.