It’s no secret that Google really screwed up Chromebook users with its botched Chrome OS 91 update. When it released 91.0.4772.165 on Monday, it locked a lot of people out of it. their devices, forcing them to pressure wash and lose their precious files. We learned yesterday that Google forgot to add a second “&” to a conditional statement, which broke its ability to decipher login information (needed to log in). Google released a statement that it plans to release a patch on July 21, and now it looks like the company has kept its word.

Chrome OS 91.0.4772.167 is now available on the update server, which should finally close the curtains on this serious issue. With the new version, Chrome OS should be able to decrypt your user account and sign in, allowing you to access your important files. Unfortunately, those of us who have washed our devices will not be able to recover this data – a reminder that you should always save multiple backups in case things go wrong. It’s still no excuse for Google to come up with a destructive update, and we seriously hope the developers pay more attention to its stable channel releases.

How to update your Chromebook

It may take a few hours for your Chromebook to automatically receive update 91.0.4772.167. Keep your device on the login screen and wait for a prompt to restart. Here’s how to update your Chromebook manually in case it is having trouble picking up the update:

  • Log in as a guest.
  • Open Chrome OS preferences by clicking on the system tray and tapping on the settings icon
  • Click About Chrome OS, then tap Check for Updates

You should be able to reconnect with the new version of Chrome OS 91. In the event that Google rolls out another interrupted update, we recommend that you enable the following flag in bold to prevent your Chromebook from downloading it automatically:

chrome: flags # show-metered-toggle

Displays a measured toggle in the network settings user interface for WiFi and Cellular. The toggle allows users to define whether a network should be considered metered for the purpose of bandwidth usage (eg for automatic updates). – Chrome OS

Measure your network by clicking the drop-down button below the Wi-Fi toggle, selecting your network name, and then flipping its toggle. We hope Google has learned a lesson from this massive heist – fingers crossed that it doesn’t happen again.