Then, when you go out of developer mode, the Chromebook will force a powerwash, which deletes ALL user data for ALL users. You'll have to re-add your account. Once that's done, IF you left...

Oct 10, 2022 · Nope. Just a powerwash. A powerwash is like a factory reset, it wipes all the files off of your computer. Anything uploaded to Google drive will still be saved, though.

Now, I am at a screen that says “OS Verification is off: Press ENTER to confirm your wish to turn OS verification on. Your system will reboot and local data will be cleared.

You can't prevent your data being wiped when going into or out of Developer mode but you can save your data first and restore it later, that's the best way to prevent data loss.

Dec 1, 2025 · Developer accounts do not expire, so if you no longer need your account, reaching out to Microsoft support is the best way to proceed. They will guide you through the process of closing your …

Nov 21, 2024 · Yes, you can re-enter developer mode after exiting, but keep in mind that doing so will again void your warranty and compromise your Chromebook’s security. It is not recommended …

Sep 21, 2023 · 1a: if you enabled developer mode for some reason, what happened depends on what then got loaded. 1b: if you lost control of your iPhone and this got enabled by someone else, I’d reset …