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How to Update the Software on Chromebook
Follow these simple steps to update the software on your Chromebook. Each step is one action โ nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Click the clock area in the bottom-right corner.
- 2
Click the gear icon for Settings.
- 3
Click "About ChromeOS" at the bottom of the left menu.
- 4
Click "Check for updates".
- 5
If an update is available, it downloads automatically. Click "Restart" when prompted.
Helpful Tip
Chromebooks update automatically and very quickly. You will not lose your files during an update.
Try on a Different Device
Same task, different device. Pick yours below:
๐ฑiPhone 16 / 16 Plus๐ฑiPhone 15 / 14๐ฑiPhone SE๐ฒiPad / iPad Air๐ฑSamsung Galaxy S25 / S24๐ฑSamsung Galaxy A16 / A36๐ฑGoogle Pixel 9 / 8๐ฑMotorola Moto G / Edge๐คAndroid Phone (Any)๐iPhone (Any)๐ปWindows Computer๐ฅ๏ธMac / MacBook๐ฒSamsung Galaxy Tab๐ฅAmazon Fire Tablet
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