Update your Chromebook's operating system

Finish an update

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.

Manually check for updates

Step 1 - Click on the time in the lower right.

Step 2 - Select Settings.

Step 3 - At the bottom of the left panel, select About Chrome OS.

Step 4 - Under "Google Chrome OS," you'll see which version of the Chrome operating system your Chromebook is using.

Select Check for Updates

Step 5 - If your Chromebook finds a software update, it will download automatically. After your download is done, select Restart to finish the update.

 Click HERE to see an interactive tutorial.

Troubleshooting tip: If you still encounter an issue after updating, please see this tutorial on how to clear your web cache.

Last Update: 8/23/24 [JJ]