Before you start, you should note that enabling developer mode will delete all data on your Chromebook. Therefore, back up all important files before you enable the developer mode.

This mode helps you add more features to your devices, like root access on an Android device. You can use Developer mode to sideload Android apps using APK files, like on an Android phone.

First, Developer Mode enables you to run alternative operating systems, which means that you can install Linux or other operating systems alongside Chrome OS.