• @maryjayjay
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    61 year ago

    Do you have to jailbreak the hardware to install another OS or is it supported?

    • @BetaDoggo_
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      31 year ago

      There are 2 ways to do it, either via depthboot(software only, no custom firmware, lots of manual OS prep, 0 risk) or custom firmware(maybe physical, model dependant, no os prep, small risk). For custom firmware you usually have to either bridge an internal jumper, unplug the battery, or build a custom cable, depending on your model.

      While it is allowed it’s not supported by google.

      I would never recommend buying a Chromebook with the intention of replacing the OS unless you’re looking for a project or you’re getting it for cheap.

      • @merthyr1831
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        51 year ago

        TLDR it’s harder to replace the OS on a Chromebook than a Mac, and you get none of the benefits of Mac hardware.