Thank you very much for your patient guidance! This is the best explanation I could find on the topic. One day using a new Samsung Chromebook 4 Bluebird said goodbye to ChromeOS without any regrets or tears. It didn't work to disconnect and reconnect the battery: I had to do everything using just the charger. A good-looking laptop now matches with the Linux. From now on I'm a fan of the channel.

@TechsavvyProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments and for watching!

Thank you so much for this guide! The school I work at can now use some of our Chromebooks that have reached end-of-life for other things with Linux!

@TechsavvyProductions

8 ай бұрын

Love to hear these comments!

Dude. You absolutely saved me so much headache. You kick butt. Thanks

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I goofed up at first and forgot to put machine into developer mode. After that everything was smooth sailing. Had to open mine ( IdeaPad 100s) and remove write protect screw from left side of motherboard under a Lenovo label. Running Ubuntu 22.04.3 just fine! I have been all over the internet trying to figure this out. Your script is what told me I had a firmware write protect I had to remove! GREAT video!!

@TechsavvyProductions

8 ай бұрын

We love to hear success!

Wow, your video is so short and straight forward! I was thinking of getting Chromebook because you can get them for very small price, they are lightweight and most of them also have touchscreen. Was first thinking of upgrading it to Windows (which I found out was very bad decision) and then I found out that Linux runs very good on Chromebooks. One thing I was afraid of was diffuculty of installing one, but now with your video I'm sure I'll buy one and maybe dual boot to Linux! Thank you so much for this video.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to download the video notes in the video description.

3:49 If I can make a small suggestion: I'd use some color to indicate a space in the command. It's easy to miss a space (especially when looking at a font that's not monospaced), but not as easy to miss a green block between two words. If for some reason there is more than one space, you can indicate that with alternating colors, eg 3 spaces next to each other = a green, yellow, and another green block next to each other (or any other color you like). Thanks for the amazing content, I love watching your informative and well-made videos! Have a nice weekend. Attila

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

alittA X your point is very true with command-line. I will try and remember to put text on screen so it is clear as to the syntax. Thanks for reminding me that this can be confusing to follow. Thanks for the input!

Very nice video Mr.Vanderpool. Subscribing.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Excellent tutorial. Very well explained.

@TechsavvyProductions

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video! Super easy to follow the steps you provided. I was able to do everything step by step to verify if i needed to remove the screw (which for me was disabled) and then I went ahead and download the firmware to update the BIOS and install Linux from an USB drive. Thanks a lot for this video! Really appreciate this excellent guide!

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you had success, it can be challenging.

Thank you so much =). I was able to load up Linux Mint properly following your instructions.

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

thank you for this, I had no screw on the motherboard, had to disconnect the battery and boot of the wall charger, write protection was there, installed, reformatted all going well, just one small audio issue, but that is an Intel driver issue, thanks again !

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the comment.

@SUVTouring

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions ...still have audio issues, have sound out of headphone jack, and i can use a bluetooth speaker...no laptop speaker sound...any suggestions ?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

What Linux did you install? That is a strange audio issue, normally sound works or it doesn't.

@SUVTouring

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions ...I installed Mint Cinnamon...on my desktop it worked great straight out of the box, on my Lenovo, everything else works great...touch screen, trackpads gestures...etc except...speaker sound, I have bluetooth and headphone no top facing speaker audio, checked inside all is intact...may be a conflict between kernel and chipset...at my witts end...lol

@SUVTouring

Жыл бұрын

on second thoughts...if there was a conflict between the kernel and the chipset...I would have no sound at all...need to work out what nerfed my speakers

Thank you for the video, it absolutely helped me to save time while installing the custom UEFI. I don't know why my previous comment has disappeared, maybe because I had shared my own article's link to help people having the Lenovo Ideapad 3 Chromebook (did I seem like I was just trying to chase hits?) Anyway, it doesn't matter. I just want to underline that the Gallium OS featured here is discontinued and Lubuntu is a good alternative, especially with the built-in Linux kernel 6.2 which makes the sound work out of the box for Intel Gemini Lake platform (powering the Ideapad 3 and possibly other newer Chromebooks).

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Serdar, always feel free to comment and share, many time other viewers put great comments that help someone else. A community is better than one teacher!!

@sravants

Жыл бұрын

@Serdar Cevher Thanks dude your guide in medium also helps me alot. Except full screen & switch window keys every other keys are working good without re-mapping. Now my ideapad is better than before🤩

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you 👍

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the comment!

This is a great way to get a laptop with Linux. N42 can be found for around $45-65.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Their drawback is 15GB hard drive space, so apps will limited but for browser functions fine.

This did the trick. Thanks

@TechsavvyProductions

8 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

@TechsavvyProductions

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the watching!

Curious. I just got a Chromebook off eBay for ten dollars and it's honestly in great shape. Can't wait to throw something else on here that actually will remain supported for years to come. Great guide about to go do this. Thank you. Edit: followed this guide and it worked flawlessly. Heads up if you do need to remove a screw like I did it can be a chore. I had to disassemble the whole computer basically to get to it.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

This guide did not work through to completion for a Lenovo N20-22 after minute mark up 9:17 (installation of the OS). Removing the the Linux ISO USB disk did not allow me reboot to the firmware screen (pressing escape after power up). Screen is blank under all conditions. Firmware issue?

@TechsavvyProductions

10 ай бұрын

Download the video notes found in video description via a link, they will point to many great online resources for just about every Chromebook. There are some really talented and knowledgeable folks doing this every day.

Hi, I have a problem after conversion: I bought Lenovo N42 (4 cores Pentium N3710, 4GB ram, 32GB disk, no touchscreen variant) I installed Ubuntu Mate. Everything sims to work (apart from screen brightness/ audio function keys) but there is something weird going on. When I watch KZread using Opera browser after some time (like 5 minutes) laptop suddenly start to play continuous high tone. Only way to stop it is to close and reopen cover lid. Using Firefox browser after similar short time there is sudden stop of audio playback. Any thoughts or possible solutions? What operating system would you recommend? BTW my N42 also wasn't write protected.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

If you download the video notes in the video description I point you to a few really good websites which have experience doing this with many types of hardware. I would check out those recommended Linux versions.

@stanisawszczypua9076

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions Finally I was able to install GaliumOS 3.1 but had problems with it. Starting from - do not use Rufus to write ISO on a pendrive - it won't work at all. Use Belana Etcher. Second problem do not connect to internet during GaliumOS install it will broke the Grub installation. I was finally able to run OS from my Lenovo N42 and now I'm running updates.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great video. Thank you.

@TechsavvyProductions

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Im wondering do I have to do all this uf Linux Beta environment is already on mine? My Chromebook OS gas no further updates and I am completely new to a laptop. I want to be able to use it for college and now it will not. But if Linux is on there, I still do this? And where to start getting room? I have a SSD card and portable drive, now what to do for the s Po ace to run it?

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

Yes just boot to your Linux OS and make sure it is updated and you should be fine.

LV is the man !

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video really easy to follow. I am stuck at the bootable Linux flash drive part. How do I get one of these flash drives so I can run Linux on my chrome book?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Check out the video notes that are a free download in the video description. I put much information, websites and links to great sites in those notes.

Hi very well done video Im at the pt where it says fw wp is enabled. Do I need to power off to take the screw out, or can I do it while the chromebook is still on.?

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

when ever working on hardware, de-energize

Thanks for the video, it's detailed and clear. I hit a little bit problem with my Asus C523N. When I look up the notes on the description, by the way very helpful, I found out that I need to use flushing method. Yet I'm in the UK and that Suzy-Q cable is impossible to find. Is there any other method I could use? I've removed my battery and try to start up just with cable connection but it didn't start up. Maybe it was silly but I just gave a shot.

@cetinsss

Жыл бұрын

I'll found a way around by try-fail and just want to share if it helps anybody in the same situation. One of the users in Reddit suggest me to remove and put back the battery, it will help the reset this protection mode. I tried this and it didn't worked out. Wp was still enabled. But I've tried to disconnect battery circuit and turn on the chromebook as cable powered only. After that I've went into developer mode as per instructions and it was disabled then. I've successfully installed firmware and installed Zorin Os Lite version with a usb. It worked great, then I connected the battery circuit and close up the back of the chromebook and working perfectly.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Make your own SuzyQable (Chrome OS Debug Cable) kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXun27qll7beds4.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Hello, I have a Hp chromebook 14a with a broken screen, i'm wondering if the bios/boot menu is visible from my external HDMI monitor?

@TechsavvyProductions

11 ай бұрын

great question, some motherboards will and some will not, try and see

Hey, I want to know how you would dual boot the chromebook while having linux and chromeOS.

@TechsavvyProductions

Ай бұрын

I have not looked into that but I am sure someone has done it and the resources are online.

On the script part, it didn't work for mine since my Chromebook uses Nvidia Tegra K1 cpu. Error says: This script only supports 64-bit OS on Intel-Based deivces; ARM devices are not supported. Can i just still remove the write-protect screw?

@TechsavvyProductions

4 күн бұрын

download the video note in the link in our video description, the notes connect you to great sites that cover these topic is much more detail and more devices.

Do you recommend a particular OS for the N42 once you have the full bios available?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Find the smallest footprint Linux as the N42 has limited HD space, all work www.makeuseof.com/best-linux-distros-for-chromebooks/

@diegodevops4151

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions get a Lenovo 300e 81HC because it comes with 32GB of Storage or even better, get a Lenovo N23 with a Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB SSD for almost the same price as the Chromebook. You will have the space to install any Linux distro.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

These are great options!

hello i got a problem when i choose in the BOOT MENU the USB DISK that say to me "verify it contains a 61-bit UEFI OS". What i have to do fosolve this. Thanks for the video

@TechsavvyProductions

8 ай бұрын

Please take a look at the video note, in the video description is a link and you can download. Lots of great resources in the notes.

Hey man, have you tried installing a second drive by removing the wifi card? Right now I am planning to turn my n42 into a nas

@TechsavvyProductions

Ай бұрын

I have not tried the WIFI card to HD swap, be careful the type of HD you put in that slot. Would love a comment when and if you get it to work.

@lurina64

28 күн бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions I bought a pcie 3.0 x 4 ssd and an adapter, the slot only support pcie 2.0 x 1, which is very slow

Is this procedure possible for a Lenovo Thinkpad C13 Yoga with AMD Ryzen 5?

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

Great question, download the video notes (see link in video description) there are websites with lots of information on many laptops and which ones are candidate's for conversion.

What is the work around an ARM HP CHROMEBOOK 14 G3?

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

Try downloading the video notes (see link in description). Lots of resources!

hey i not old enough yet but i want to know about lots of code and OS like Linux and windows so thanks for for helping me on my journey

@TechsavvyProductions

28 күн бұрын

You are doing great!

how can i dualboot on the legacy option, i want to try out dualbooting chromeos with another os because i unlocked the chromebook (school organization) would be nice to try it out!

@TechsavvyProductions

7 ай бұрын

Download the free video notes found in the video description, I point you to many online resources for this type of modification.

@sancobtw

7 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions I ended up installing windows on the whole drive

Hello, thanks for your video. But before I start, is there a method to go back to chromeos if there is something going wrong?

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

Great question, most of us doing these steps are no longer supported by " Google Chrome" so there was no choice. If Chrome is working fine stay in Chrome. You can install Linux so try this until your notebook is no longer supported by "Google Chrome".

@clementmonnier9318

4 ай бұрын

Okay thank you, I might try to install linux with crouton to keep chrome alongside to linux

You should do a short video on upgrading Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 using the media creation tool

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

I actually have a Toshiba tablet with 8, but they crippled the firmware with no booting to externals.

I get a message after the firmware update saying: this script only supports 64-bits Os on Intel based devices. ARM devices are not supported. Any arm script ?

@TechsavvyProductions

10 ай бұрын

Download the video notes and check out the many resources listed, I am sure they have info on ARM Chromebooks.

I started using a Chromebook when my high school used hp chromebooks!

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Will upgrading the firmware ruin my chances of installing Google's new OS Fuchsia? Or possible deritives?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

boxerfencer: download the video notes found in the KZread description. There are some great resources created by lots of good techs working on these Chromebooks they may have answers to that question.

@boxerfencer

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions thanks, will look into it.

very clear explanation, but: that link work on every Lenovo Chromebook? thanks in advance,

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

In the boot menu the USB: USB DISK 3.0 option is not available what should i do next?

@TechsavvyProductions

11 ай бұрын

It generally means the Flashdrive is not properly configured. Download the video notes found the video description and make sure you follow the steps for creating a bootable flashdrive for a non-Windows environment.

Want try it today in my chromebook?? I use acer c771 Same function ryte??

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

Be sure to download the video notes, lots of online resources.

Will this work for a Lenovo N23 Chromebook by chance?

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

You can download the video notes found in the link in the video description, lots of great online resources.

? instead of a distro can i install crome os flex ?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

The size of your HD is critical, small versions are best. Check out some of the comments in this video, a lot of great suggestions and ideas shared.

I have a TREEYA Chromebook and I want to install Lubuntu in this bad boy...but it seems that it's not as easy to get it really integrated. It has an AMD A6 processor

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to check the resources found in the video notes, it is a free download in the video description.

Sd 860 mi pad 5 is it possible to install full Ubuntu in that chip

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

If you have the space on the HD.

I got linux installed on HP Chromebook 11G8. Only problem is touchpad is not working. Does anyone has solution for this problem?

@TechsavvyProductions

Күн бұрын

In the video description is a link to video notes, I have many online resources that may help.

this work for all chromebooks? I have HP Chromebook x360 14b

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Check the resources found in the video notes, there are extensive lists of manufactures and products and what modifications you may have to make.

@krispyent

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions got it! thanks man

My acer chromebook 315 have not wp screw and FW WP is enabled, I have been looking for help but I can't find any tutorial for me 😢

@TechsavvyProductions

11 ай бұрын

In the video notes are a few critical websites that deal with just about every Chromebook. Check those out.

@Leandrys_

11 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions fortunately now I have installed Ubuntu 22.04 and at least with 5.19 generic kernel it works fine!, but my lateral keyboard doesn't work 🤔, have u any idea? It would be great for more users with this problem

@TechsavvyProductions

11 ай бұрын

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1udREts28cIrCL5tnPj3WpnOPOhWk76g3--tfWbtxi6Q/edit#gid=0 See if your chromebook is here. Further details on the project, as well as links to documentation and more can be found on the coreboot website: www.coreboot.org

@Leandrys_

11 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions yes Sr, it is at line 130

@TechsavvyProductions

10 ай бұрын

You may turn to the Ubuntu community forums and see if anyone can help you find a keyboard driver.

Had to get to VT2 to run sudo command! Ran all the commands, it startrd loading, finally it stopped and in red stated "this is 64 bit program, your device is 32 bit!" Powerwashed, tried to find a 32 bit support, looks bleak, oh well! Did load a version of Ubunto by using the "linux" mode in settings, it worked, rather slowly, all done ! Powerwashed, hardware too weak! Was great when it was supported. Bought wife a Acer 515 plus, she loves it!

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

Love to hear feedback and your experiences doing this! Others read the comment section and learn from one another. Thanks

Whenever i entered the command i received this message. Sudo: the "no new privileges" flag is set, which prevents sudo from running as root. my chrome book is Lenovo IP flex 3

@TechsavvyProductions

7 ай бұрын

Due to the fact that each manufacture has differences I encourage you to download the video notes, I point to an number of websites where individuals are collecting information on various Chromebook and know this subject well. The download link is in the video description.

@sancobtw

7 ай бұрын

when running shell on crosh, it will prompt this up "If you want to use sudo commands, use the VT-2 shell" just follow the instructions to move to the vt-2 shell (Ctrl-Alt-{F2/Right arrow/Refresh}) and then you can run sudo commands, not the best option but the only one available

@timcampbell5027

7 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions ok. Thank you sir

@timcampbell5027

7 ай бұрын

@@sancobtw are you commenting on my post to helping me? please explain more. thanks

@timcampbell5027

7 ай бұрын

@@sancobtw it suggested that i should use a password but when i entered the password's user name, its not allowing me to enter a password(i am not able to enter a password)

Sir, Is it not possible to install Fedora? By the way, thanks a lot for this video…

@TechsavvyProductions

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Some versions of Linux are too large in size.

When i tapping shell its showing a ERROR COMMAND why

@TechsavvyProductions

2 ай бұрын

If you download the notes on this video it has many online resources that can be really helpful.

Hey thanks for the info. But my dell 13 lulu freezes on windows 10 and Linux mint 21 cinnamon, on 100% charge it freezes until hard restart, on boot sometimes it shows kernel error and sometimes touch stops working on restart. What should i do?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Check out the video notes in the download link in the video description, lots of great resources by some guys who are doing this often and have a great deal of experience in this area of converting Chromebooks to Linux.

Do these steps work for other Chromebooks or is this for the N42 only?

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Great question, I demonstrated the N42 but in the video notes I share a wide variety of other brands and models that this can be done for. The steps for other Chromebooks are very similar. You might have to remove a write protect screw for your device but there are lots of step by step instructions on the internet.

@IamSean.

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions thank you b

my WP screw is out but it still says that it is locked

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Jason download the video notes found in the KZread description. There are some great resources created by lots of good techs working on these Chromebooks and converting them to Linux. Check out those resources.

I can't get my Chromebook in recovery mode?

@TechsavvyProductions

5 ай бұрын

Download the video notes, lots of great websites and support for many different laptops and solutions for different problems.

I'd do it for the fun of it. but a Celeron N3060 has a aweful passmark rating of 658. Laptops have had double that passmark score since 2008

@TechsavvyProductions

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support, most Chromebooks are not known for their speed, but once you get to the end of your support life of Chrome going to a light Linux allow the laptop usefulness to continue for a long time.

Can i install wordpress on lenovo chromebook

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Great question, I would check Chrome's Web store. You are limited to Android or Chrome's Web store for apps.

@Liod470

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions There is a way to install linux then wordpress .. video on utube but i didt get it

Chrome books are good for people who are just getting into computers for the first time, say for the beginner over 65 or kids under the age 0f 13

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

They are an excellent secure PC for just about anyone!

@chrinamint

Жыл бұрын

John Senchak, that is not true, sir.

@sizquirt

7 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions not secure

@SSG_Productions

5 ай бұрын

Kid named mercuryworkshop:

@exposednerve6382

4 ай бұрын

kid named beef patty:

It just looks stupid that there is no Win (meta, super, or whatever) key and they have the two comically-wide Ctrl and Alt keys. Win key is a must even for Linux desktop, so the lack of the Win key, it would be very inconvenient to use it as a Linux laptop.

@TechsavvyProductions

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

**EDIT** Nevermind it was as simple as unplugging battery and boot form power cord... THANK YOU>>> Great Video... Thank you... Unfortunately according to Mrchromebox my device ( LIARA) requires the CR50 Method and i cannot find a SUZYQABLE for sale on a reliable store for the sake of me.. so i am kind of stock. if anyone knows where to get them please by all means i would appreciate it.

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing for others some of the issues you found

I copied and pasted the script and it didn’t work

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Jonathan, download the video notes found in the video description. I put many great websites run by guys who do this with many varieties of Chromebooks and have a ton of really good help sections. Check out these resources.

@jonathanhughman154

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions nevermind. Trying it from the guest account fixed my issue

A secure system? One that tracks your every Move

@TechsavvyProductions

3 ай бұрын

Good point, Chrome is not a privacy browser for sure, but in terms of malware, keyloggers and other serious user threats especially for shopping and doing financial online it is a safe platform. Non-technical users need a operating system that protects them from the above, hopefully they will add some extensions that will include privacy also.

6:12

@TechsavvyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RancoonRaccoon

Жыл бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions Thank YOU for helping me do this! You made it so easy

ctrl + d does nothing. Now what ?

@TechsavvyProductions

8 ай бұрын

Please take a look at the video note, in the video description is a link and you can download. Lots of great resources in the notes.

after installing the bios on chromebook , May I ask how to set a "Bios" password on a chromebook ?

@TechsavvyProductions

10 ай бұрын

It should be under security, but I gave my 'chromebook" now Linuxbook to my son and do not have access to "coreboot" the UEFI firmware. Lots of developer documentation but struggle to find an answer for you.

@user-zr7kz4vs7c

10 ай бұрын

@@TechsavvyProductions thanks a lot! But Seems like there isn’t an option on my chromebook uefi bios screen, I am using the same command in your videos. Any ideas?

Did not work! Would not load !

@TechsavvyProductions

4 ай бұрын

download the video notes (link in the video description) Lots of great resources in those notes.

No way I would download from any site I do not know. Beware.

@TechsavvyProductions

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!