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New Chrome OS 91 Build Fixes Chromebook Lock-Out Bug

You should update even if your Chromebook wasn't affected by the previous update

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 22, 2021 11:24AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google has released a new Chrome OS build, version 91.0.4472.167, in order to fix a bug that was locking some Chromebook users out of their systems. The 91.0.4772.165 stable build of Chrome OS was preventing some Chromebook users from being able to log in and access their files. In some instances, it was also reported to cause "boot looping," which would cause the system to endlessly shut down and restart. With the newest 91.0.4472.167 stable build, affected users should be able to access their Chromebooks again. Google According to Android Police, the culprit was a simple typo. where Google left a second "&" out of a command, leading to log-in troubles for so many users. Thankfully, it seems as though version 91.0.4472.167 will be able to decrypt user accounts and sign them in. So if your Chromebook has been affected, the update should smooth things out again. Unfortunately, if you've powerwashed your system (i.e. reset it to factory settings) you're out of luck. While the update will prevent the lock-out problem from reoccurring, there's no way to get any of that lost data back. Google To avoid automatically downloading potentially broken updates in the future, Android Police recommends enabling this flag: chrome:flags#show-metered-toggle. This will display a toggle in the Wi-Fi and Cellular Network settings and allow you to decide if a network should be limited in order to prevent automatic downloads. The 91.0.4472.167 stable build has been rolled out for most Chrome OS devices—from Acer to Toshiba—and should be available to download now if it hasn't already done so automatically. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can Chromebooks Get Viruses? How to Speed up a Chromebook Chrome OS Is Missing or Damaged: How to Fix This Error How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Get Fortnite on a Chromebook How to Fix it When Your Chromebook Won't Turn On How to Fix it When Chromebook Won't Connect to Wi-Fi 8 Reasons Why Your iPad Keeps Crashing How to Fix It When Your Chromebook Touchpad Is Not Working How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook What Is the Google Chrome OS? How to Fix It When an Instagram Story Isn't Uploading How to Use Skype for Chromebook Chromebook End of Life: Where to Find It and What to Do About It How to Fix a Chromebook Touchscreen That's Not Working How to Add a User to a Chromebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies