Press the Search key, assuming you haven't changed it to function as a Caps Lock key, and search for "About Chrome OS." You can also two-finger swipe up from the bottom of your screen to bring up a search bar, or there's a search icon at the top right of the settings menu you can use. However, now that you know it's in the About Chrome OS area, you can also just search your Chromebook for it and go straight there. Click that, and then on "Additional details." That's where you'll find your AUE date.
At the bottom of the left navigation panel (you may need to click the three bars at the top left to open the panel), you'll see About Chrome OS. Open up your Chromebook's settings menu by clicking on the time in the lower right of your screen and then clicking on the Settings cog icon. There are several ways to get to the information, but essentially you just have to dive into the settings menu to find it. The About Chrome OS page takes you to your AUE.Īlready own a Chromebook and want to know how long you have for updates? You can check for your model on Google's list that I noted above or you can find it right on your Chromebook.
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Read more: Best Chromebook for 2021: Acer, HP, Asus, Lenovo and more compared How to check your AUE on your Chromebook Click on the make and the model list will drop down with its AUE date.Īccording to the policy page, Google will publish a model's AUE date after its release, so you should always be able to find a specific Chromebook before making a purchasing decision. Just head to the list, find the make of your Chromebook or the one you're looking to buy or pass along. Google maintains a full list of AUE dates for all models. Getting the AUE date for any Chromebook is as simple as finding its name on a list. Last year's Lenovo Chromebook Duet has an AUE date of June 2028. (It's also a good idea to do this if you're buying a used Chromebook or passing on a gently used one to a friend or family member.) The good news is, Google makes it extremely easy to find out the date for any Chromebook.įor more on Chromebooks, here's how they differ from laptops, why most people should get a Chromebook, and the best Chromebook deals for students. If you're interested in a particular model with an unbelievable low price, it's best to find out the AUE date before you buy.
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But before you pounce on that deep doorbuster discount, there's an important date you need to check first: a Chromebook's expiration date, aka its Auto Update Expiration date.īecause Google can only guarantee Chrome OS and browser feature support on non-Google hardware for so long, every device currently has a date on which it stops receiving updates - its AUE date. With the holiday shopping season starting and Black Friday just around the corner, you're likely to see some great deals on Chromebooks.