If you’re using a Chromebook, you may have noticed that there are different versions of Chrome OS available. Which version of Chrome OS is on your Chromebook? To find out which version of Chrome OS is on your Chromebook, open the Settings app and click on the About Google Chrome menu item. On the About Google Chrome screen, look for the Version number next to “Build number.” If you have a newer model Chromebook with a model number starting with “C27,” then the latest version of Chrome OS is installed on your device. If your Chromebook has a model number that starts with “C22,” then the older stable version of Chrome OS is installed. If your Chromebook has a model number that starts with “C11,” then an experimental version of Chrome OS is installed. ..
Should you need to see which version of Chrome OS your Chromebook is running, you can view it and a bunch of other detailed information about the OS in the Settings app. Here’s how to find it.
After you sign in to your account, click on the clock in the bottom right to open the system tray and notification panel. From there, click on the Settings cog.
Next, click the hamburger menu icon and then click on “About Chrome OS” at the bottom of the menu.
This is where you can see the current version of Chrome OS you’re running. If your system isn’t updated, here is where you update your Chromebook.
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If you want to view more details about the version of Chrome OS you’re using, click the “Detailed Build Information” button.
Here, you can view even more about Chrome OS, such as the platform, firmware, the channel—and how to change it—among other geeky information.
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There you go. When you’re done, simply close the window to return to the desktop.
