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How to update Google Chrome

By Warren B. Obrien
June 29, 2021
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  • Google Chrome updates are downloaded automatically to every device by default.
  • You will need to restart Google Chrome on your computer for the updates to actually install.
  • On a smartphone or tablet, Chrome updates through the App Store like any other app.
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Google chrome
updates automatically as new versions are released. However, there may be times when you want or need to manually check for updates and install them.

Here’s how to update Google Chrome if there is one, or check for updates manually.

How to update Google Chrome on a Mac or PC

1. Then open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser.

2. Click on Update Google Chrome if it is available in the menu. You will only see this option if an update is available and already downloaded, and clicking on it will prompt you to restart Chrome.

The Google Chrome options menu with the "Update" highlighted option.

If a Chrome update is available, it will be indicated in this menu.

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To note: When you restart Chrome, it closes all of your tabs and windows, removing any unsaved data they contain. The tabs and windows will reopen when you restart Chrome, but without this unsaved data.

3. If you don’t see the Update Google Chrome option, hover over Help and click About Google Chrome.

4. The current Chrome version number will be displayed and Chrome will check to see if any other updates are available. If it finds an update, it will be downloaded and you will be prompted to restart Chrome and install it.

Google Chrome "About" page while it checks for a new update.

The Google Chrome “About” page will check for new updates.

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How to update Google Chrome on an Android device

Like any other app, Chrome should update automatically when your Android loads. But to check for an update manually:

1. Launch the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet.

2. Tap your profile picture at the top right and select Manage apps and device menu.

The Google options screen in the Google Play Store, with "Manage apps and device" Highlighted.

Select the “Manage applications” option.

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3. You will see statistics about the apps on your device, and if any updates are ready for any of them, it will say Updates available. Tap See the details under this heading.

The Google Play Store "Manage apps and device" page, with the "Update available" highlighted option.

You can either update all of your apps at the same time or press “View details” to get a list of all available updates.

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4. If Google Chrome is in the list, tap Update next to it, or Update all at the top of the page. If Google Chrome is not on the list, it is fully updated.

The Google Play Store "Pending downloads" page, with Google Chrome highlighted.

Update only Chrome or all of your apps.

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Just like on a computer, you shouldn’t lose any of your open tabs when updating Chrome.

How to update Google Chrome on an iPhone or iPad

Like any other app, Chrome should update automatically when your iPhone or iPad is charging. But to check for an update manually:

1. Launch the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and tap your profile icon in the top right corner.

The Apple App Store home page on an iPhone, with the Apple ID profile picture highlighted.

Tap your Apple ID profile picture.

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2. On the page that opens, check if Google Chrome is listed as an app waiting to update. If there is, tap Update or Update All; if it isn’t, it’s already fully updated.

You shouldn’t lose any open tabs when updating Chrome.

Michelle Greenlee contributed to a previous version of this article.



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