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However, now that you know it's in the About ChromeOS area, you can also search your Chromebook for it and go straight there. Click that, and then on Additional details. 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 ChromeOS. 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 have to dive into the settings menu to find it. The About ChromeOS 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. Read more: Best Chromebook 2023: 8 Options to Fit Any Budget 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. Lenovo's original 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. 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. But because Google can only guarantee ChromeOS 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. But before you pounce on one, there's an important date to check first: a Chromebook's expiration date, aka its Auto Update Expiration date.Ĭhromebooks automatically manage updates so they always have the latest features, including security updates. Chromebooks are great for many things and they're generally less expensive than Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks.