# Copy file failed to EV3 from chromebook

**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/t/copy-file-failed-to-ev3-from-chromebook/13486
**Category:** EV3
**Created:** [May 9, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/copy-file-failed-to-ev3-from-chromebook/13486 "2022-05-09T17:18:24Z")
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### Author: ![dalekprime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@dalekprime](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dalekprime)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/copy-file-failed-to-ev3-from-chromebook/13486/1 "2022-05-09T17:18:24Z")

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Hi  
Has anyone solved why you cant copy a file to an EV3 from a chromebook? We a re a school with google admin controlling the org.  
Thanks  
Andrew

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### Author: ![THEb0nny](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theb0nny/32/3500_2.png) [@THEb0nny](https://forum.makecode.com/u/THEb0nny)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/copy-file-failed-to-ev3-from-chromebook/13486/2 "2026-09-01T20:33:02Z")

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This issue was also reported in a separate thread. But without Chrome OS, we can’t help you. Perhaps the BrickCode fork can help you with booting, but only via Bluetooth.