How do you reset a Chromebook when it is locked by administrator?
I cannot log into my Chromebook as it is stuck in a login loop: Password incorrect.
I have tried all the "recovery" tricks I can find on Google such as clearing out cookies/ cache, changing language, and setting it up again (eg, using "Setup Assistant").
Re: ? The answer to your question depends on whether or not you have a recovery partition for the device. If the device has no recovery partition, this will not be possible. But you might still be able to get a second administrator to take over that account.
First, if you have a recovery partition, log into the secondary Chromebook as an administrative user. After doing that, do this: Select Advanced from the power options and click the Reset button. Select Settings from the power options and click the Reset button. Select Refresh from the power options and click the Reset button. If this doesn't work, try rebooting your device while holding down the Ctrl key on the power key. Or, you might be able to use a 3rd-party app that is designed for unlocking such devices as a way to bypass the password issue.
But if that happens, the 2nd admin will never regain control over that account unless someone removes the other admin from that account. If you go that route, remember that a single admin will still be able to view everything the other admin did -- unless you are using Google Drive for collaborative editing. There is no way to prevent that if a single admin is compromised. (But of course, using the 2nd admin's account isn't much better than using the first one.)
That should hopefully work, but if it doesn't try restarting the Chromebook until the screen turns on again. Then reboot the administrator user and try this guide again.
What OS version? Please note: The steps in this article and in the video above assume you are running the newest Google Chromebook OS -- which is build 201803102358.
How do I unblock settings on my Chromebook?
Your Chrome OS settings appear to be blocked.
You must unlock your Chromebook settings to access them.
What is the default password for my Google account? Your Google account password is the same as the one you use on other devices. If you haven't changed it, it is set to: ''Default Password.''
How can I view my email from my Chromebook? To view your Gmail inbox, open the Inbox. If you want to view a specific email, click the message in the Inbox to view the email. The message will appear as an attachment in the Inbox.
How do I connect to the internet? Chromebooks have the ability to connect to the internet. Click the network icon to view available networks. Click the network to connect to the network.
How do I access files that are stored on the Chromebook? Click the Files icon. Click Files & Downloads. Files will appear.
How do I create a folder on my Chromebook? Click Folders. Click New Folder. Type the name of the new folder. Click Save.
How do I open files from other devices? Click the folder that contains the files you wish to access. Click Open.
How do I save files from other devices? How do I change my settings? Click Settings. Click Account Settings. Click Manage Account Settings.
How do I remove or reset my device? If your Chromebook has been lost or stolen, you can sign out of your Chromebook and reset your device. This will remove your personal information from your account.
Sign out of your Chromebook. Click the Settings icon. Click Advanced Settings. Click Reset this Device. How do I remove a file from my Chromebook? Click Delete. How do I change the size of the screen on my Chromebook?
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