To get the latest features and security improvements, update your Chromebook.
Updates for Chromebook
Your Chromebook automatically checks for updates and downloads when it connects to the internet.
Finish an updateTo complete the update, restart your Chromebook.
- When your Chromebook downloads a software update:
- At the bottom right, next to the date, find the "Update device" notification.
- In the notification, select Restart.
- Your Chromebook will restart and update.
Tip:To learn more about the newest Chromebook features, at the bottom right, next to the date, in the "Update device" notification, select Learn more about the latest ChromeOS update.
If you use your Chromebook at work or school
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When your Chromebook needs a software update, you’ll find one of the following notifications:
- Blue:An update is recommended.
- Orange:An update is required.
- Select Restart to update.
- Your Chromebook will restart and update.
- Turn on your Chromebook.
- Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi .
- At the bottom right, select the time Settings
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- At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS.
- Under "Google ChromeOS," find your Chromebook operating system version.
- To update to the latest version, select Check for updates.
- If this option isn't available, your Chromebook may be up to date.
- If your Chromebook finds a software update, it will start to download automatically.
Tips:
- If your Chromebook uses your phone's internet connection or its own mobile data, you'll get an alert about how much mobile data it needs to update. You can then stop or continue with the update.
- To prevent interruptions, plug your Chromebook into a power source to make sure the battery is charged.
Fix problems with updates
If your system update doesn’t download or your Chromebook is several versions behind the current version, try the steps below. Test your Chromebook after each step to check if the problem is fixed.
- Restart your Chromebook.
- Turn off your Chromebook, then turn it back on.
- Use Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- If you have trouble with your phone or Chromebook's mobile data to update your system, disconnect from the phone or mobile data. Connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet instead. Learn how to fix connection problems .
- Reset your Chromebook.
- You can reset your Chromebook without deleting your personal files. Learn how to reset your Chromebook .
- Recover your Chromebook.
- Important:Recovery permanently erases everything on your Chromebook’s hard drive, even your downloaded files. If possible, before you recover your Chromebook, back up your files . Learn how to recover your Chromebook .
Older Chromebooks eventually stop receiving new software updates when hardware can no longer support the latest versions.
- Models released before 2021 or later will get updates for 10 years.
- For older devices, you might get a message like: "This device will no longer receive software updates. You can continue using your computer but should consider upgrading."
Tips:
- Learn more about how to use or upgrade an old Chromebook .
- Learn more about extended updates support .
- To check the year your device was released, check the Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date. This is the most reliable way to gauge your Chromebook's age and its remaining lifespan for official support.
- On your Chromebook, select the timeSettings
- On the left, select About ChromeOS.
- Under “About ChromeOS,” select Additional details.
- Under “Update schedule,” you can find "This device will get automatic updates until [specified date]."
- The [specified date] depends on your device.
- For managed devices, you may find “Updates are managed by your administrator.”
- On your Chromebook, select the timeSettings
What info goes to Google when you update
When your Chromebook checks for updates, it sends some info to Google, like the computer’s version number and language. This info isn't associated with you or your Google Account.
