-k not working: curl: (35) error:1408F10B:SSL

System Details

  • Device: Toshiba Chromebook 2 Model GANDOF D24-A4G-B7Q-A82
  • OS: ChromeOS
  • Firmware Type: stock
  • Firmware Version: script won’t run, that is the reason for this post.

Summary of the Issue

Upon following the instructions here: Firmware Utility Script | MrChromebox.tech

If you encounter certificate related errors when downloading the script from ChromeOS, then add -k to the curl command to bypass SSL certificate checking as so: cd; curl -LOfk https://mrchromebox.tech/firmware-util.sh && sudo bash firmware-util.sh and press [ENTER].

Using this code, with and without the k I get “curl: (35) error:1408F10B:SSL routines:ss13_get_record:wrong version number

I have repeated this about 10 times in total so it should not be a typo on my part.

This is being done from the “Developer Console” that I used ctrl + alt + F2 or right arrow to enter.

I am logged in with “chronos”

I am in developer mode, and I have removed the screw from the motherboard, removed the sticky washer, and covered where the washer was with a small square of electrical tape.

I have wifi connected and I get this same issue from guest mode and logged in to my primary gmail.

The issue is that I am stuck and can’t download the script from chromeOS. I am trying to install a form of linux because my chromebook is past end of life and is 5 years out of date on updates.

You’re using the wrong URL. The URL isn’t “mrchromebook.tech”. It’s “mrchromebox.tech”. Please make sure you’re typing in commands correctly. (and reading instructions correctly too).

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Thanks, progress. I’ll work on this more tomorrow.

Make sure you’re connected to the internet as well.

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I retyped everything today without the -k, and it worked perfectly on the first go. This is my first go at Linux so unfortunately I will be prone to newbie mistakes.

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