How to Fix Chromebook Won’t Enter Recovery Mode

Having a recovery disk for the Chromebook sounds good. It works in the same manner like it does with the Windows 10. You should make a recovery drive in case you face problems that need a system recovery. worth noting that it is easier to say than to do. It is so because Chromebook’s Recovery Utility does not work the way it should. It does not work all the time. Here is how to fix the Chromebook won’t enter recovery mode issue.

The method of setting up the recovery drive

1. Firstly, view the Chrome browser of the device.
2. Then, visit the Chrome Web Store.
3. Next, you need to download the following- Chromebook Recovery Utility.
4. After that, run the program.
5. Then, choose ‘Get Started.’
6. Next, you need to put the Chromebook model number.
7. After that, press on ‘Continue.’
8. Then, put an empty USB drive. Search it in the pull-down menu.
9. After that, press on ‘Continue’ one more time.
10. Next, press on ‘Create now.’
11. Give some time and let the Chrome Recovery Utility make you know that the ‘recovery media’ is ready.
12. Lastly, you need to unplug the USB drive and note that you shall be fully set to recover the Chromebook OS.

The method of recovering a Chromebook with a USB stick

1. Firstly, you need to disconnect every peripheral from the Chromebook. For instance, mouse, keyboard and speakers, etc.
2. Then, press the combination of Esc+ Refresh+ Power buttons from the keyboard for entering the recovery mode. If you have a Chromebox or else a Chromebit, then you should search for a small switch towards the end which does the same action.
3. After that, put the USB flash drive with the recovery files and go through given points.
4. Note that the procedure shall get started immediately whenever you shall plug in the USB. Observe that it shall take time for verifying the picture. If by chance, you got an error implying that recovery media is not working correctly. Do the procedure one more time.
5. Whenever the installation starts, you shall be able to view a progress box on display. 
6. Note that you’ll get a new screen within 5 minutes. It shall be stating ‘System recovery is in progress.’ You need to wait for the procedure to get over.
7. As soon you get the ‘System recovery is complete’ alert, you need to take out the recovery USB stick.
8. Lastly, the Chromebook shall restart by itself.

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Alex Clara is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, She has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.