Summary
If you’re using a top-tier Chromebook and everything is running well, it’s probably up-to-date. Why? Chromebooks automatically update themselves whenever they have internet connectivity. However, you’ll know that manually checking to update your Chromebook is helpful if you’re dealing with typical issues. To add insult to injury, technological promises are not always fulfilled. In the event that your Chromebook does not automatically update, you may do so by following these steps.
Step 1) Open the “Settings” menu
To install an update on your Chromebook by hand, follow these steps:
Go to the “Settings” option.
“Check for updates” may be accessed via the About page.
Revise and reboot
In case you want more clarification, the sections that follow will walk you through the specifics of each step.
Method #1: Launch the “Settings” menu.
When an OS update is available, your Chromebook should usually upgrade automatically. However, there are instances where this fails, or when you just need to verify that a certain patch has been applied. Manual updates are an option in certain situations. So, let’s get started.
Before you do anything else, ensure sure your Chromebook is online and log in. On Chrome OS, you can see the System Tray, where the clock is located, at the right side of the taskbar. To proceed, choose the clock.
The second step is to open the System Tray and then locate the gear-shaped Settings icon in the window’s top icons.
Step 2) Access “Check for updates” in the About page
As a first step, launch Settings. The main menu will provide details about your network connections. Look in the bottom left corner and choose the last option on the left menu that reads About Chrome OS to get additional information about your upgrades.
The second step is for your Chromebook to show you the version of Chrome OS that you are using. Click the “Check for Updates” button on the right.
Step 3) Update and restart
At this point, Chromebooks should begin updating automatically if they detect an update. Take a look at this.
Step 1: Give the update enough time to download before continuing. You may see the current update status under Google Chrome OS. Now is not the moment for your Chromebook to abruptly turn off, so connect it into a power source if required.
Step 2: When the download is finished, you’ll get a message asking you to restart in order to finish the update. Make sure you haven’t saved anything before clicking the Restart button. It can be a few minutes before Chrome OS starts up again once the procedure finishes.
Step3: is to check the Google Chrome OS section and click on See What’s New if it was a major upgrade. If there have been any recent updates to Chrome OS, this will show you what they are.
Fixing issues with unsuccessful updates
If the download of the system update fails, you will not be able to install the update. Here are some things you may attempt to resolve the issue if it occurs to you.
First things first: double check that your Chromebook is fully charged and not in a low power mode.
Secondly, before you attempt to begin the update process, switch off your Chromebook completely. Then, turn it on again.
Third, be sure you have a solid internet connection. The update may not download properly if you’re in a region with unstable Wi-Fi.
If your Chromebook is having trouble connecting to the internet with a mobile data plan, try connecting it to Wi-Fi or an Ethernet instead.
For further assistance with Chromebooks, go here. Read up on typical Chromebook issues and their solutions, as well as how to reset a Chromebook.