The Dev channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.18 (Platform versions: 2465.30.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48). This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Chrome OS
Dev Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.26 (Platform version: 2723.50.1) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of stability improvements. Systems will be updated over the next several days.
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.26 (Platform versions: 2723.52.0 on Samsung Chromebook Series 5, and 2723.50.0 on Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebox Series 3, Acer AC700, and Cr-48). This build contains a number of stability improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- Updated Pepper Flash version
- Fixed 142422 - Ctrl-W in a maximized window no longer causes a crash
- Fixed 140381 - Formatting a USB device from File Manager
Known issues:
- 33591 - There are reports on Samsung Chromebook devices that visiting websites that enables the webcam causes a crash.
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.21 (Platform versions: 2723.37.0) for Chromebooks (Samsung Series 3, Samsung Series 5 550, Acer AC700, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of feature, security and stability improvements. Machines will receive the update over the next several days.
Highlights of these changes are:
Highlights of these changes are:
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.21 for Chromebooks
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.21 (Platform versions: 2723.37.0) for Chromebooks (Samsung Series 3, Samsung Series 5 550, Acer AC700, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of stability improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- New avatar images for users and guests
- Fixed an issue where machines updating from older versions of Chrome OS may encounter a hang at the Chrome logo when booting up
- Updated Pepper Flash version to 11.3.31.318
- Fixed an issue to retain a user's custom wallpaper between sessions
- Fixed an issue causing the machine to fail to boot when the wallpaper setting was set to change daily
If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our help site or filing a bug. Interested in switching channels? Find out how. You can submit feedback using ‘Report an issue’ under the wrench menu.
Dev Channel Update for Chrome OS - updates have been halted temporarily
***Update 22 Aug 3pm PDT - Dev channel updates have been halted temporarily due to an issue identified with this build. If your machine is unable to boot after receiving this update, please follow the steps below to recover your Chrome OS device.***
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.12 (Platform versions: 2723.25.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of stability improvements.
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.12 (Platform versions: 2723.25.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of stability improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- New avatar images for users and guests
- Fixed an issue where machines updating from older versions of Chrome OS may encounter a hang at the Chrome logo when booting up
- Updated Pepper Flash version to 11.3.31.318
- Fixed an issue to retain a user's custom wallpaper between sessions
The Google Chrome team is happy to announce the arrival of Chrome 21 to the Stable Channel for Chrome OS
The Google Chrome team is happy to announce the arrival of Chrome 21 to the Stable Channel for Chrome OS. More detailed updates are available on the Google Chrome Blog.
The Stable channel has been updated to 21.0.1183.0 (Platform version: 2465.127.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Series 5, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. Machines will be receiving updates to this version over the next several days.
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.79 (Platform versions: 2465.121.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number stability & security improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
Highlights of these changes are:
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.78 for Chromebooks
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.78 (Platform versions: 2465.116.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
Highlights of these changes are:
- Update Adobe Flash to version 11.3.31.226
- Update GTalk Plug-In to version 3.3.3
- Wifi/3G stability fixes
- Audio fixes
Known Issues:
- 29198 - Built-in Ethernet link cycles up & down sometimes
- 141717 - 3G: Clicking 'Buy Plan' not working if Wifi disabled
- 141737 - Tab hangs when playing a Vimeo playlist in the couch mode
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.0 for Chromebooks
The Dev channel has been updated to 22.0.1229.0 (Platform versions: 2723.0.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Known issues:
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.68 (Platform versions: 2465.105.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
Highlights of these changes are:
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.55 (Platform versions: 2465.97.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
Highlights of these changes are:
Dev Channel Update for Chrome OS - The Beta channel has been updated to 22.0.1215.0 for Chromebooks
The Beta channel has been updated to 22.0.1215.0 (Platform versions: 2650.0.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, and Cr-48). This release contains functional and stability improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- UI improvements on start and lock screens
Known issues:
- 32909 - Purchasing additional data for a Verizon 3G account is currently not functioning. Workaround: Contact Verizon to purchase additional data.
- 32766 - Cr-48 machines will go through the out of box sign-up experience after this update, however all data and settings on the machine will be preserved.
- 32906 - Cr-48 machines fail to save new users where the new user is created and the system is not restarted prior to the next autoupdate. Workaround: After creating a new user, reboot the system and check that the user still exists.
- 32922 - Connected hidden network is unavailable immediately after resume. Workaround: Wait several seconds for the network to become available.
- 32923 - OpenVPN with no-OTP does not allow login with a correct username/password.
- 138967 - Photo editor will not complete edit actions.
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.50 for Chromebooks
The Beta channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.50 (Platform versions: 2465.82.0) for Chromebooks (Samsung Series 5, Samsung Series 5 550, and Cr-48) and Samsung Chromebox Series 3. This release contains functional, security and stability improvements. Machines will be receiving updates to this version over the next several days.
Highlights of these changes are:
- We re-designed the App list to work alongside your browser and apps
- New connection manager
- New Print UI - please see the blog post for more details
- You can select your own custom wallpaper
- Seccomp Flash sandbox
- Security fixes
Known issues:
- 137273 Connecting to hidden networks fails when you try to connect to it for the first time
- 31866 Unable to enable mobile data for locked SIM on y3300 and y3400 modems
- 136864 Multiple options Disabled in the Certificate Manager.
If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our help site or filing a bug. Interested in switching channels? Find out how. You can submit feedback using ‘Report an issue’ under the wrench menu.
The Dev channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.41 for Chromebooks
The Dev channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.41 (Platform versions: 2465.62.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48). This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- Issue with Google Docs (133442)
- Update Adobe Flash version 11.3.31.218
- Network Fixes
Known issues:
- 137273 Connecting to hidden networks fails when you try to connect to it for the first time
- 31866 Unable to enable mobile data for locked SIM on y3300 and y3400 modems
If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our help site or filing a bug. Interested in switching channels? Find out how. You can submit feedback using ‘Report an issue’ under the wrench menu.
Stable Channel Updates for Chromebooks
The Google Chrome team is happy to announce the arrival of Chrome 20 to the Stable Channel for ChromeOS. More detailed updates are available on the Google Blog.
The Stable channel has been updated to 20.0.1322.54 (Platform version: 2268.105.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, and Samsung Chromebox Series 3, and Cr-48). Machines will be receiving updates to this version over the next several days.
Dev Channel Updates for Chromebooks
The Dev channel has been updated to 21.0.1180.33 (Platform versions: 2465.55.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, Samsung Chromebook Series 3, and Cr-48). This build contains a number of UI, stability & security improvements.
Google Launches Offline Editing for Google Docs, Google Drive Apps for iOS and Chrome OS
iOS/ChromeOS: If you've been waiting for offline document editing in Google Docs, wait no longer. Google announced offline editing at Google I/O today, and Google Drive, Google's Dropbox-like competitor, picked up native apps for iOS and Chrome OS which allow you to view and edit documents in full screen on your iPhone, iPad, or Chromebook. More »
Beta Channel Update for Chromebooks
The Beta channel has been updated to 20.0.1132.54 (Platform version: 2248.105.0) for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, and Samsung Chromebox Series 3, and Cr-48). This release contains stability improvements.
Highlights of these changes are:
- Crash fixes
- Improvements to trackpad behavior on Cr-48 Chromebooks