Chromebooks, Chromebases and Chromeboxes automatically manage updates so that your device has the latest software and security features. To check your update schedule:
- At the bottom right, select the time
Settings
.
- At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS.
- Select Additional details.
- In the 'Update schedule' section, you’ll find when your Chromebook will receive its last update.
Settings Final software update notification
If you get a 'Final software update' notification, your device won’t receive ChromeOS and browser updates anymore. These updates include:
- Security updates, bug fixes and new features for Chromebooks. Existing features may stop working.
- Support for certain apps that require specific ChromeOS or browser versions.
Automatic updates policy
- Chromebooks receive 10 years of automatic updates.*
- These improvements automatically keep your Chromebook up to date for longer with enhanced security and stability.
- To make sure that your Chromebook stays compatible with our updates, Google works with all Chromebook component manufacturers.
- Even if your Chromebook no longer gets automatic updates, it still comes with a verified boot. If the system is tampered with, it repairs itself.
- You can check how long devices will receive automatic updates.
Important: The 'End of sale' date is controlled by the device manufacturer and isn't related to a device’s eligibility for Google updates.
* For devices prior to 2021 that will receive extended updates, some features and services may not be supported. Learn about extended updates support.