How to Update Chromebooks and Chrome OS
If you have one of the best Chromebooks and it’s working fine, chances are it’s properly updated. For what? When Chromebooks have access to the Internet, they update automatically and regularly. However, if you’re experiencing common issues with your Chromebook, you’ll know that it’s worth performing a manual check to update your Chromebook. Additionally, just […]
If you have one of the best Chromebooks and it’s working fine, chances are it’s properly updated. For what? When Chromebooks have access to the Internet, they update automatically and regularly. However, if you’re experiencing common issues with your Chromebook, you’ll know that it’s worth performing a manual check to update your Chromebook. Additionally, just because technology says it will do something doesn’t mean it always will. Here’s how to update your Chromebook in case it doesn’t do so automatically.
The steps to manually update your Chromebook are as follows:
- Open the “Settings” menu
- Go to “Check for updates” on the About page
- Update and restart
The following sections will advise you on the details of each step if you need further assistance.
Step 1) Open the “Settings” menu
In many cases, your Chromebook should update automatically when a new version of the operating system is available. But sometimes it doesn’t work, or you might want to make sure a particular fix has been applied. In these cases, you can update manually. Here’s how to get started.
Step 1: Log in to your Chromebook and make sure it is connected to the Internet. Look at the taskbar on Chrome OS and on the right you should see the System tray, where the clock is positioned. Select the clock to continue.
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2nd step: With the System tray open it, look at the icons at the top of the window and select the gear icon. Settings icon.
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Step 2) Go to “Check for Updates” in the About page
Step 1: Settings will open its main menu with information about your network connections. To learn more about your updates, look in the bottom left corner and select the last option in the left menu that says About Chrome OS.
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2nd step: Your Chromebook will now display information about your Chrome OS version. On the right, select the button that says Check for updates.
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Step 3) Update and Restart
If your Chromebook detects an update, it should start updating automatically at that time. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Wait for the update to finish downloading. Below Google Chrome operating system, you will see the update complete percentage. It’s important that your Chromebook doesn’t turn off unexpectedly at this time, so make sure it’s plugged into a power source if necessary.
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2nd step: Once the download is complete, you will see a notification for Reboot to complete the update. Double-check that you don’t have any work to save, then select Reboot. The process may take at least several minutes, until Chrome OS restarts.
Step 3: If this was a substantial update, it’s a good idea to go to the Google Chrome OS section and select See what’s new below. This will introduce you to any new features that a Chrome OS update may have recently added.
Troubleshooting Failed Updates
If something goes wrong, the system update will not download properly and you will not be able to update it. If this happens to you, there are several solutions you can try to resolve the problem.
Step 1: Again, make sure your Chromebook is connected to its charger and not in a low-power state.
2nd step: Turn off your Chromebook completely and turn it back on before trying to start the update process.
Step 3: Make sure your internet connection is strong. If you are in an area with spotty Wi-Fi, the update may not be able to download properly.
Step 4: If you’re using a cellular data plan to connect your Chromebook to the Internet, try switching to Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection, then try again.
Looking for more help with Chromebooks? Check out our guides on how to reset a Chromebook and common Chromebook problems and how to fix them.
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