Chrome OS updates

Minimalist · Mar 9, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 80.0.3987.137 (Platform version: 12739.94.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os_9.html

guest · Mar 18, 2020

Upcoming releases will be paused:

Upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
March 18, 2020
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/upcoming-chrome-and-chrome-os-releases.html

Due to adjusted work schedules at this time, we are pausing upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases.
Our primary objectives are to ensure they continue to be stable, secure, and work reliably for anyone who depends on them. We’ll continue to prioritize any updates related to security, which will be included in Chrome 80. Please, follow this blog for updates.
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Minimalist · Mar 20, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 80.0.3987.158 (Platform version: 12739.105.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os_20.html

Minimalist · Mar 26, 2020

Chrome and Chrome OS release updates

We previously paused upcoming releases for Chrome and Chrome OS. Today we’re sharing an update as we’re now resuming releases with an adjusted schedule:
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/chrome-and-chrome-os-release-updates.html

Minimalist · Apr 1, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 80.0.3987.162 (Platform version: 12739.111.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html

guest · Apr 9, 2020

Chrome OS 81 comes with gesture navigation and PIP support (Update: Rollout halted)
April 9, 2020
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/09/chrome-os-81-gesture-navigation-pip-support/

The latest release packs a new gesture navigation for the tablet mode and adds picture-in-picture support for Android apps. It also shrinks the taskbar ever so slightly to give you more screen real estate.
The new gesture navigation feels like a hybrid between Android 10's and the iPad's gesture systems.

Picture-in-picture support has already been available in the Chrome OS 81 beta, and now anyone on the stable channel can take advantage of it. Apps like Netflix that support PIP on Android will automatically utilize that API on Chrome OS, too.
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UPDATE: 2020/04/09 12:55AM PDT BY MANUEL VONAU
Rollout halted
As first spotted by Chrome Unboxed, the Chrome OS 81 rollout has been halted due to a few significant issues, just like version 80 before it. A Crostini bug that leads to busted containers might make using Linux apps insecure, and tapping or clicking the "what's new" notification after the update crashes some systems. Chrome Unboxed also says some USB-C devices aren't recognized by the system any longer. Hopefully, Google fixes the problems quickly and will resume the rollout soon.
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guest · May 15, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v81.0.4044.141 (May 14, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/05/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html
Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS
Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 81.0.4044.141 (Platform version: 12871.102.0)) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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Minimalist · May 28, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 83.0.4103.77 (Platform version: 13020.55.0 or 13020.55.1) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/05/stable-channel-update-chrome-os.html

Minimalist · Jun 5, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 83.0.4103.97 (Platform version: 13020.67.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/06/stable-channel-update-chrome-os.html

Minimalist · Jun 18, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 83.0.4103.112 (Platform version: 13020.82.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/06/stable-channel-update-chrome-os_18.html

guest · Jun 25, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v83.0.4103.119 (June 24, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/06/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html
Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 83.0.4103.119 (Platform version: 13020.87.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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guest · Jul 21, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v84.0.4147.94 (July 21, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-chrome-os.html
Stable Channel Update Chrome OS
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 84.0.4147.94 (Platform version: 13099.72.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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guest · Jul 21, 2020

Chrome OS 84 begins rolling out with new Overview mode features and more
July 21, 2020
https://www.neowin.net/news/chrome-os-84-begins-rolling-out-with-new-overview-mode-features-and-more

Just a week after releasing Chrome version 84 to the desktop, Google is beginning to roll out Chrome OS 84 that brings with it a few new features. These features include enhancements to the Overview mode for better split-screen usage, improvements to the virtual keyboard, and added capability to the ChromeVox accessibility feature.

The first major improvement is being made to the Overview mode that lets users see all open windows. The UI now allows for apps to be dragged and placed on either side of the screen for split view. On a multi-monitor setup, the feature now lets users drag apps to the secondary monitor seamlessly.
The firm is also introducing a new Explore app that replaces the Get Help app on Chromebooks. [...]
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Minimalist · Jul 30, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 84.0.4147.110 (Platform version: 13099.85.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-chrome-os_29.html

guest · Sep 2, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v85.0.4183.84 (September 1, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/09/stable-channel-update-chrome-os.html
Stable Channel Update Chrome OS
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 85.0.4183.84 (Platform version: 13310.59.0)
for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
You can review new features here.
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guest · Sep 2, 2020

mood said: ↑

Stable Channel updated to v85.0.4183.84 (September 1, 2020)
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Chrome OS 85 brings Wi-Fi password sync, simplified settings, and more
September 1, 2020
https://www.neowin.net/news/chrome-os-85-brings-wi-fi-password-sync-simplified-settings-and-more

Once again, Google is highlighting the latest round of improvements to Chrome OS, which are included as part of the Chrome OS 85 update. In July, the company brought some improvements to the task switcher, among other things with version 84.

This time, the updates include the ability to sync Wi-Fi password with your Google account, so when you register a Wi-Fi network on one Chromebook, it will automatically be available when you sign in with your account on another Chromebook.
Google is also simplifying the Settings experience, making it easier to find results in the search bar when you use incorrect or mistyped terms, such as "wifi" instead of "Wi-Fi".
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Another improvement is in the quick settings panel, where the sound control now includes a slider for the mic volume, so you can control how other people hear you in calls. Finally, the Camera app is also getting a smaller improvement, giving users the ability to pause and resume video recordings.
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guest · Sep 12, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v85.0.4183.108 (September 11, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/09/stable-channel-update-chrome-os_11.html
Stable Channel Update Chrome OS
Friday, September 11, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 85.0.4183.108 (Platform version: 13310.76.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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Minimalist · Sep 25, 2020

The Stable channel has been updated to 85.0.4183.131 (Platform version: 13310.91.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. Changes can be viewed here.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/09/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html

guest · Sep 27, 2020

New Google ChromeOS updates cause 100% CPU usage, heating issues
September 27, 2020
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...s-cause-100-percent-cpu-usage-heating-issues/

Recent ChromeOS updates cause a Google Play Store service to utilize 100% of the CPU, making devices hot and experience performance issues.

Since users began updating to ChromeOS 85.0.4183.108 and later, apps are running erratically, devices get hot, fans are running at high speed, and the battery is drained too quickly.
After users investigated the issue, it was found to be caused by the Google Play 'com.android.vending:download_service' suddenly utilizing 95-100% of the CPU for an extended period.

"As a workaround for now, I rolled back to older Play Store version before it started to mess up and it works, also I disabled background WiFi and data to prevent it from self update. Hopefully this will be fixed in the upcoming release," a user posted on Reddit.
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According to a Google engineer, this issue is being caused by missing files in ChromeOS.

"After review, users are experiencing this behavior because CrOS is unable to determine delta changes in UID proc times due to missing files," a Google engineer stated in a bug report.
The bug report has not been assigned to a Google engineer at this time, but the developers are aware of it and will likely resolve it in an upcoming update.
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Minimalist · Sep 29, 2020

The Stable channel has been updated to 85.0.4183.133 (Platform version: 13310.93.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. Changes can be viewed here.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/09/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os_28.html

guest · Oct 5, 2020

mood said: ↑

New Google ChromeOS updates cause 100% CPU usage, heating issues September 27, 2020
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Google releases fix for ChromeOS bug causing 100% CPU utilization
...temporary fix...
October 5, 2020
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...meos-bug-causing-100-percent-cpu-utilization/

Google has released a temporary fix for a ChromeOS bug that causes 100% CPU utilization in Chromebooks.

Last week, BleepingComputer broke the story that the ChromeOS 85.0.4183.108 update caused Google Play's 'com.android.vending:download_service' service to utilize 100% of the CPU.
According to Google, the bug is caused by a missing file being unable to report UID proc times.
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While the above fix will resolve the high CPU utilization issues, it will ultimately be fixed in an upcoming ChromeOS update.
Google stated that it would continue to post updates to the Google forum support topic for this issue.
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guest · Oct 14, 2020

Stable Channel updated to v86.0.4240.77 (October 13, 2020)

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/10/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os.html
Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Stable channel is being updated to 86.0.4240.77 (Platform version: 13421.53.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.

You can review new features here.
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guest · Oct 14, 2020

Chrome OS 86 aims to make computing more accessible to visually impaired
October 13, 2020
https://www.slashgear.com/chrome-os...ore-accessible-to-visually-impaired-13642397/

To make its web-centric platform more inclusive, Google is pouring some attention on accessibility features for Chrome OS that specifically target those who aren’t able to see well.

Some might not even be able to distinguish some colors because of contrast problems. To remedy that for one of the smallest parts of the desktop interface, Chrome OS now lets users change not only the size of the mouse cursor but even its color, making the icons easier to see and locate on the screen.
Words are sometimes trickier to make out, even with something like text-to-speech or TTS technologies. Chrome OS is augmenting this accessibility feature by highlighting the selected text that will get spoken, making the words visually pop out.

And for those that are barely able to see at all, Google has improved its ChromeVox Chrome OS screen reader to speak in the language that a web page is set to.
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Google: Making Chromebooks work for people with disabilities

Minimalist · Oct 22, 2020

The Stable channel is being updated to 86.0.4240.112 (Platform version: 13421.73.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates. Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/10/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-os_22.html

guest · Oct 27, 2020

Google has paused the Chrome OS 86 stable rollout
October 26, 2020
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-paused-chrome-os-86-stable-rollout/

As per a recent Chrome Unboxed report, the Chrome OS 86 stable rollout has been halted abruptly and Google has released no information regarding this decision. The Chrome OS Releases blog doesn’t shed any light on the matter, but the Chrome OS release matrix website now lists Chrome OS 85 as the most recent stable channel version for a majority of supported devices.

It’s worth noting that Google recently discovered a vulnerability in Chrome’s memory system in version 86. However, the company promptly released a patch to address the security bug. This leads us to believe that the vulnerability isn’t the reason behind Google’s decision to pause the rollout.
Chrome Unboxed speculates that the update has been paused as users have reported facing a number of issues, ranging from Family link login errors to Play Store app crashes, following the update.
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As of now, it isn’t clear when Google will resume Chrome 86 rollout for the remaining devices or if the company will jump straight to the Chrome 87 release.
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