Chromebook Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date extended to ten years: read where it is for your Chromebook.

Big news:

Check how long your Chromebook will receive automatic updates

1. At the bottom right, select the time and then Settings .
2. At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS.
3. Select Additional details.
4. In the “Update schedule” section, you’ll find when your Chromebook will receive its last update.

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Note: Go to Settings as described above in #1 and not via the menu in a Chrome tab. They are different. Who knew?

The AUE (Auto Update Expiration) date for my Pixelbook Go has not yet been updated to ten years:

Update schedule
This device will get automatic software and security updates until June 2026.

However:

More from that Google webpage:

• You can check how long devices will receive automatic updates.

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That link leads to the information:

https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?sjid=16639437995476588546-NA

My Pixelbook Go is listed under Google:

Google approved ChromeOS devices

Pixelbook Go

Aug 2029*

* These ChromeOS devices must opt in to receive extended updates.

What? Opt in?

More on that webpage:

Policy

ChromeOS devices receive 10 years of updates.**

** For devices prior to 2021 that will receive extended updates, some features and services might not be supported.

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