A Theoretical Guide to Unlocking a Chromebook
Two years ago, my school clamped down on unblocked games, making it tough to have any fun during school hours.
Fast forward to now, I’m in 9th grade. Remarkably, I managed to use a virtual machine I discovered on Replit to circumvent the restrictions. However, the admin eventually caught on, and I was offered a deal: maintain top grades and stay on top of my assignments, and I’d be allowed to play games during advisory periods.
I might have exaggerated a bit when I agreed to those terms, but let’s just say I found ways to sneak in some gaming during class. Naturally, they figured it out, and I ended up with what I like to call RTA (Restricted Tech Access). At first, it wasn’t too bad—I could still access essential learning tools.
Then came 8th grade, and I managed to unblock my Chromebook about four times. Now, in 9th grade, I find myself unable to search anything on Google, access the files app, or open settings.
THEORY:
I’ve been considering using an HTML scraper to grab the HTML from a browser’s download page and download it. The catch? I need access to the settings, and some browsers require Linux to be enabled. I’ve created an HTML scraper with Python that works about 80% of the time, though it occasionally encounters a 429 error from Google.
Essentially, I’m trying to use a basic version of Google within Google to download a new version of it.
Plan:
Recently, a classmate discovered a workaround for GoGuardian. While it only works temporarily for me, if I act quickly, I can launch the new browser via the files app.
Wish me luck! I’ll post an update on whether this plan pans out.
It’s clear you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into finding ways to work around the restrictions on your Chromebook. However, it’s important to remember that circumventing school policies can come with serious consequences.
Instead of trying to unblock your device, why not focus on your studies and take advantage of the opportunity your school offered you to play games during advisory? If you’re meeting the requirements, that’s a win-win situation!
If you’re feeling restricted, consider talking to a teacher or school administrator about how you feel. They might be able to help find a solution that doesn’t involve risk. Also, using your coding skills for positive projects could be a great way to channel your creativity. Best of luck!