Meanwhile, Chrome OS Flex is intended to be installed on almost any PC hardware, a scenario that Google can’t feasibly test to the same degree as Chromebooks.
For Chromebooks – here meaning devices that run Chrome OS out of the box – Google has a rigorous testing procedure to ensure issues are not introduced on any actively supported device. One possible motivation for Google to begin letting updates be optional is the recent launch of Chrome OS Flex. Your device may no longer work properly, and you may experience security and performance issues. You’re then able to confirm or cancel the change. When you try to disable Chrome OS automatic updates, you’ll be greeted with a pop-up window reminding you of the reasons why you probably want to keep updates enabled. Using info from the code change, we’ve created a mockup of what the toggle should look like and where it will appear. Once enabled, a new toggle should appear in the Settings app, under About Chrome OS > Additional details. Like almost every other work-in-progress feature, things will initially be hidden behind a flag in chrome://flags.Īllow enabling the consumer auto update toggle in settings Additionally, enterprise IT managers can choose when their fleet of managed Chrome OS devices receives an update.Īccording to a recent code change, Google is preparing a new toggle in the Settings app which will let you choose whether or not your Chromebook updates automatically. As of today, the only ways to not update your personal Chromebook are to use it offline or just not reboot once an update has been downloaded. In the course of normal online usage, Chrome OS will download updates in the background and install them the next time you reboot. However, unlike most OSes, Chrome OS updates are installed automatically and currently cannot be skipped or disabled. Like every other operating system, Chrome OS receives updates on a regular basis – even recently bumping from a six-week schedule to a four-week one. Google will soon offer Chrome OS device owners a bit more control over their devices, by letting you turn off automatic updates.
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