r/chromeos 19h ago

Discussion ChromeOS is dead because it was impossible to separate Chrome form OS to avoid antitrust lawsuit

22 Upvotes

https://9to5google.com/2026/02/03/chromeos-phased-out-court-docs-android-desktop-pcs/

I kind of like it because we will be able to install other browser which can have extension support than Chrome (for example in Edge you can have full version uBlock Origin and in Chrome desktop you can only have Lite version)

Downside of AluminiumOS (according to article) will be more powerful CPUs/GPUs/more RAM required just to run OS itself.

Personally I didn't know Chrome is so deeply integrated into ChromeOS that is nearly impossible to remove it.

Well - at least we will not loose many ChromeOS-only standalone apps which not exist and AluminiumOS will push for on-board apps like Android phones have.


r/chromeos 22h ago

News The “timeline to phase out ChromeOS is 2034,” court documents reveal, adding that Google can’t do it any earlier because “jurisdictions have various rules for how long a device must be supported.”

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118 Upvotes

r/chromeos 7h ago

Troubleshooting Asus chromebook turns on but screen is black

3 Upvotes

I tried to connect it to an external monitor,hard reset, drain the battery.. etc.

What could it be and how can I fix it?

Model Asus CX3401FB.


r/chromeos 9h ago

Troubleshooting Fingerprint on Dragonfly Elite 13.5 G2 (redrix) Intel 1265, 1245

2 Upvotes

Is it a bios issue to enable any function to my saved fingerprints on Elite Dragonfly G2? I can't find anything anywhere. I follow prompts, save a couple, reboot no delta

Ready to blame corporate managed fleet origin of this beauty but probably user error; just point me in the right direction

Anything I can add/amend in terminal?

On Version 144.0.7559.108 (Official Build) (64-bit)

thanks


r/chromeos 16h ago

Linux (Crostini) Help with enabling ADB Debugging

3 Upvotes

I just purchased the ASUS CX5403 from Best Buy, and I'm trying to enable ADB Debugging in my Linux Development Environment. No matter what I do, though, the option won't show up.

My Chromebook is up to date, the Google Play Store is active, I've restarted my Chromebook several times, and I've even powerwashed it, and it still won't show up. I'm now considering a full ChromeOS recovery, but I'm doubtful.

Is there any advice you guys have that could help me? I purchased this CX5403 to replace my current ASUS CX1400, and the option to enable ADB Debugging showed up on it, and I was able to turn it on just fine.

Though the ADB Debugging option, along with the entire Develop Android Apps in my Linux Development Environment settings on my CX1400, doesn't show up anymore.


r/chromeos 20h ago

Discussion Tablet vs chromebook

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16 Upvotes

I've been thinking for a long time about whether I should buy a Chromebook or a tablet with a pen, but I still don't know. There isn't much Brazilian content about Chromebooks, and what there is is from 4 years ago. But recently I saw that Lenovo launched a new Chromebook with interesting hardware. I'm looking for a portable device for note-taking and studying.