Update your Chromebook's operating system

Your Chromebook automatically checks for and downloads updates when connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

But the Chromebook has to Restart for updates to get applied.

Sometimes the update has already been downloaded and you just need to restart.

For troubleshooting - Update Your Chromebooks Operating System

Follow these steps to Finish an Update

  1. Next to your account photo

  2. You will see a number of Notifications Click on it

  3. Click on the Notification that says Update Available

  4. Click Restart to apply the Update.

Follow these steps to Update Your Chromebook

  1. Turn on your Chromebook.

  2. Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi.

  3. Click your account photo.

  4. Click the Settings gear.

  5. Click About Chrome OS.

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

    • If an update is needed it should begin automatically.

    • If not, click Check for Updates.

  7. Don't forget to RESTART to apply the update.