How to update Google Chrome on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Normally theGoogle Chrome update is automatic by default. Updates take place when the browser is closed and reopened. However, it is still possible to force an update manually. Below, therefore, we explain how to force the Google Chrome update in order to benefit from the latest news.
Update Google Chrome on Windows 10
- To open Chrome;
- Go to the menu three dots at the top right, next to your avatar;
- If an update is already about to be installed, you will see a button Update Google Chrome green, orange or red depending on the date on which the update is available but has not yet been installed;
- Click Update Google Chrome to immediately start updating your browser.
Also, you can force checking for updates. To do this, follow this procedure:
- Open Chrome;
- Go to the three-dot menu at the top right, next to your avatar;
- Going up Settings;
- At the bottom of the left column, click Learn about Chrome;
- If your browser has not already done so, it will check for new updates – a button will appear if necessary Restart Chrome to start the installation.
Update Google Chrome on macOS
Like on Windows, Chrome updates are automatic. To force updates also manually, proceed as follows:
- Open Chrome;
- Go to the three-dot menu at the top right, next to your avatar;
- If an update is already about to be installed, you will see a green, orange or red Google Chrome Update button depending on the date the update is available but has not yet been installed;
- Click Update Google Chrome to immediately start updating your browser.
Also, you can force checking for updates. To do this, follow this procedure:
- Open Chrome;
- Go to the three-dot menu at the top right, next to your avatar;
- Going up Settings;
- At the bottom of the left column, click Learn about Chrome;
- If your browser hasn’t already done so, it will check for new updates – a Restart Chrome button will appear if necessary to start the installation.
Update Google Chrome to Android
On Android, Google Chrome updates are managed by the Google Play Store. To force the search for updates:
- Open the Play Store on the smartphone;
- Tap your profile picture at the top right;
- To touch Manage apps and device;
- Search for Chrome in the “Updates available” section;
- If Chrome is listed in this section, choose Refresh next to the app.
Update Google Chrome on iPhone and iPad
Like on Android, Chrome updates are handled through theApp Store application. To force Chrome to update:
- Open the App Store on iPhone or iPad;
- Tap your profile picture at the top right;
- Scroll the menu to find Chrome among the available updates;
- If Chrome is present, press the button Refresh.
Install a beta version of Google Chrome
Your browser is up to date but want to get the latest Chrome news before everyone else? We recommend you, next to the stable version, to install Chrome Canary. This version brings together the latest innovations that will be added in the version for the general public.
Generally, these are fairly stable releases, but still be prepared to encounter some bugs. Chrome Canary is available on Windows, macOS and Android smartphones. To download it, type Chrome Canary in Google or the Play Store.