How To Try Out The New Lacros Chrome Browser For Chromebooks
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ChromeOS 116 has started rolling out and while we’re still looking for any other new stuff to talk about in this latest update, the one thing we’ve been a bit fixated on this week has been the new, decoupled Chrome browser for ChromeOS devices called Lacros.
The main thing you need to understand is this: Lacros separates Chrome (the browser) from ChromeOS (the operating system) so that updates can happen for your browser in step with other desktop Chrome versions in the future.
Here's a quick explanation of why it matters and how you can try it out for yourself!
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Thanks for covering this GREAT news Robby 👍
Perfect timing as I have been looking to use LacrOS on my old Chromebook, before passing it on to a family member...
This is an exciting development. Thanks for the update, Robby, et al.
I bought a Dell Chromebook from eBay for $56.00 and this device is in very good condition, also the last update for this system was ending and I checked out your uploaded video and downloaded Lacros and it's now uploaded to my refurbished Chromebook and added a few more years into this machine! And this was a big help and thank you for the information!
My Chromebook just updated as I turned it on while I watched! I did it, I'm on Lacros! Thank you!
Well - that's very interesting. So I followed your advice and updated to 116 and changed to Lacros and what did I discover?
On my Lenovo Chromebook C340-11 all of a sudden the Nord VPN app, which has been a complete pain all Summer in France suddenly started working immediately and connecting to London in two seconds instead of the three minutes it had been taking. The CZcams app starts immediately. I slightly sense that the browser is faster, but, for me, the app improvement is a big deal.
Now, I should also mention CZcams Music, which historically has been slow to start and even slower to work with Bluetooth - I've just tried it and it also happened in under a second. Additionally the sound, which has been a problem when linking to a Logitech Bluetooth thing connected to my HiFi, now works at full volume and is not at all attenuated.
On balance this has been a totally BRILLIANT update.
Profile switching was the first thing I looked for and couldn't find coming to a Chromebook from a Mac, so this is super helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I enabled this on a Samsung Chromebook Pro which I love but has reached its AUE. It works fine. Nice to know I can continue to use the chromebook and continue getting updates for the browser.
Robby - continuing thoughts on your acknowledgement what a big change happens with 116, I found working across a Lenovo Chromebook, Chromebox, and Dell laptop with Windows has been transformed. This really is a fabulous change. I have to use Windows for a business, but being able to have a seamless use of Chrome across all computer applications and my Pixel 7 Pro makes things very easy.
Wow!. Thanks for this update!. Pretty impressive.
Awesome! Just made the switch on Chrome OS Flex, and it is just flawless.
Loving this channel. Thanks Robby!
Excellent information, and many more to come….👏👏👏
thanks so much. I have a lenovo Chromebook flex 5i for 2 years almost 3 and I've wanted to switch to a mac for college. After watching this video made me want to stick to my Chromebook and not switch. So I appreciate your help :)
I just tried this and I cannot believe how painless and seamless it was. There may be some nasty bugs that we haven't found yet but this pretty much feels like it's ready for release.
I have a Samsung Chromebook Plus that had the OS updates end in August 2023. Last update was early August and the Chromebook still ran fine. Near the end of August two more security updates loaded and the Chromebook became useless. Web pages would take 20 seconds or more to load and the screen would go black for a few seconds before the page loaded. I had heard about Lacros but did not know how to load it until watching this video. After loading the 2 flags noted for Lacros the Chromebook is running perfectly again. No more delay for web pages and no more black screens. Extremely disappointed that security updates could cripple my Chromebook and being at end of support there was no way to fix the problem other than getting lucky with the Lacros flags. This Chromebook was within weeks of being in the recycle bin and would have been my last Chromebook.
Same!! I was so sad to have my favourite device made intentionally obsolete, I'm about to try this and hoping it works the same for me. Chromebook plus came out in 2017 but IMHO it's still the best and the screen/form factor are perfect
The Samsung Chromebook Plus still works but the Chrome OS stopped at 116 and the Chrome browser stopped updated at 118. Lacros did not allow for many updates of the Chrome browser.
Ah! I didn't understand what benefit Lacross would bring to ChromeOS until I saw this video, especially how I can now switch between my multiple profiles within the browser instead of having to sign into those on the OS level. This is a great usability improvement for me. Thank you!
Profiles on ChromeOS are already fantastic. I sign in multiple users and can ctrl alt . Between profiles. Then hit "move window to other user" if I want them on the same screen. No more accidentally clicking links and it opening in the wrong profile.
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I tried it out today and Chrome/Lacros needed to install an update as well. Perfect. Very quick and seamless compared to a Chrome OS update that requires a full reboot. I did notice that the Double Down Casino app no longer works.
Thank you I been waiting for some to make a video explaining this
Very Good update - Thanks.
Great video as always.
That profile switcher is huge!
Once Google's finished de-coupling Chrome from the "OS" parts, I almost wonder if this will bring wider Linux support for various applications. My only hope is that Google doesn't come up with some proprietary packaging format and instead uses an existing mature one from the variety offered by various Linux distros. Honestly I could see AppImage and Flatpaks being the answer here.
no. one of the main points of chrome os is the security and that has to do with no applications being able to run truly natively. just use the linux container
@@ad1340yt You sure about that? According to the Chromium OS docs, Lacros is running the Linux binary natively, not inside a Linux container. I mean it would make sense it'd run natively, ChromeOS uses a modified Linux kernel.
I like the idea of linux containers, but it gave me so much trouble with cross-apps and browser communication
Excellent video as always. Have there been any known real world downsides discovered yet? Niche app problems or performance issues discovered?
Not yet, but there could be for sure
Robbie, what chromebook are you using here?looks smart.
Wonderful vid and any advice on looking up the AUE as sometimes, if you can't find the model number or such, it can be time consuming as one would want to know this BEFORE a purchase. Have also heard that it is not when the chromebook model first comes out but when the processing unit contained with the chromebook was first issued. Thank you.
The aue is present in settings, under additional settings I believe.
Will try it in my Mediatek Lenovo Yoga N23...
Any clue how long the browser will be updated for on products not supported by Google? There has to be a point where a new version is incompatible with an old chrome os version
I recently ordered a Chromebook Plus, being delivered in early March '24. Do you know if that will have Lacros as the default browser?
It could be not very clear for a novice like me to navigate between Lacros and the Chrome Browser, so this video is helpful. Thanks, Robby! 🙂
Thanks for the Lacros update! Question does Lacros change the login experience or remove PIN codes for login? Second question do you access OS hardware settings, Linux and power wash the same way as in chrome OS?
Thought lacros was a sport, it is what or why whould they use the name of a sport, idk maybe it's spelled wrong , hmm i????? Guess it's a good thing from what he's saying, odd name to me
It is explained at beginning of video , Stundy
Newbie here. I'm getting a Lenovo Flex 5 delivered on the eighth, Can you add extensions like U Origins or Privacy Badger?
Do you by any chance know whether its possible to get the productivity launcher anymore?
ive just done a powerwash and ended up with the old style launcher with screen full of icons which isnt great
Hello Robby, So I am new with ChromeOS Flex enabled Lacros.. right after that it I got update for ChromeOS too so now the versions are different from each other
120.0.6099.203 is the version of the OS and 120.0.6099.199 for Chrome Lacros.
My question is if that is normal because if I'm not mistaken you said that for security reasons the browser version will be a higher number.
Right?
In addition of that I like the experience even coming from windows. With the only exception that maybe my Bluetooth adapter(where my mouse and Keyboard is connected)until yesterday was strange. after I disabled smart lock and Lock when sleeping or lid is closed .it seems better (fingers crossed) 🙂
Thanks Robb!!!
Any chance this will finally get me 1080p or uhd video streaming on my chromebook?
Thank you for the video. I recently changed to Lacros. But what I found out since the update, if I am connected to the internet over my phone Data, ChromeOS tells me there is an update but I can't update. Button missing for the update.
Is there another update area now for the browser?
First time I'm hearing about this but this is quite amazing making Chromebooks more capable. I'll also keeping it white is all I could ask for
Lacrosse is also a town in Wisconsin.
Thanks Robby - you noted AUE (Auto Update Expiration) here and it would be useful to have a video if you and the team have found a workaround. I've not found a machine at the right pricepoint to beat my Samsung Plus which is still going strong (i.e. good speed and battery life). The key thing in AUE is the "A" - I would be quite happy to manually install an update, should this be possible!?
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Maybe someone could help me.. is there any chance to get Lacros working on a ASUS C100P? I can't figure it out, its driving me nuts... Thank you so much for this video, Robby!
Will there be a Windows version of Lacros as there is for the Chrome browser?
Off topic but i really like your t-shirt. Care to share the brand or where you got them from?
I'm on Lacros. Can't tell any difference in usage. #flags settings have changed since video was made though. Some new options have appeared.
Doubtful i’ll see newest Plus features.
My Chromebook, Acer R13 CB5-312T-K8Z9 (32-bit, 4-core, mediatek M8137C?? chip) but otherwise is still receiving updates and now at 118. Maybe i’ll try it on my old HP chromebox.
Finally a good move from Google. I did install flex on some but no Play store, so I still have 8 old chromebook (from friends and family) with no security that I needed to solve the issue of having no more security upgrade been available, because they where past the end date of support. They all end up going back to windows. I just upgraded my Asus chromebook tablet and it so simple. Know Iwill be able to solve the issue on that bunch of Chromebook and give them back to their original owner Thank
Are there any browsers that operate like a full browser (Not the resizable option) , just like Chrome , on a chromebook?
it increase performance on 4gb ram cromebooks?
Hi, I've changed to use the Lacros browser , and the display seems sharper , is this possible or am I just imagining it is ?
I'm not getting "Lackros is the only browser" option. The other one about policy I have. What do I do? I have chrome version 119
What if you're on t the beta version 117.x? Will it work?
I would love to keep Lacros as a permanent setting. When I have it set up for Lacros, I can't use the Android apps, so until this is worked out, I'll regrettably have to put off using it for the time being.
Are there any ways of keeping my CB set to Lacros and having the Android apps work?
What Chromebook are you using in the video?
I got Chrome 116 running on my AUE expired Asus Chromebook Flip C302. It still has the yellow Chrome icon though. I now have both the coloured Chrome logo (v114) & the yellow logo (v116) in the program row at the bottom of the screen and the OS won't give me the option to remove the coloured logo.
The biggest benefit for me is updating older expired chromebooks
I have a Lenovo Chromebook 3 (that I bought because of your recommendation) and I switched to LaCros. At first it was fine, but then I noticed that if I put the laptop to sleep (closed the lid) and opened it back up, it would pause for literally minutes before it would start responding. Once I went back to the ChromeOS Chrome, it started acting normal again. So at least for this laptop, I wouldn't recommend it.
So we can start using Lacros full time if we want?
When I tried this on a Dell I clicked "Lacros is the only browser" and reset but Chrome still looks the same and is version 103 so how do you tell the difference if nothing changes? It never changed, still the same version of Chrome!
Does this work on Chrome OS Flex
So should I use this for an Asus C302 that reached end of support from Google, to have an up to date browser and keep the chromebook going a few years longer^
I had this question. I think the answer is that will work only on chromebooks that have NOT reached end of support. My chrombook has been on EOS for a little over a year.
I'll try on a c302 on v114 beta and comment back, I was also wondering the same thing
Update: LaCros works great, trackpad gestures are included and now it's updated to chrome 116, performance seems to be about the same as the regular browser
I have the flip c302 "cave" - currently on OS 114 after reaching end of life earlier this year - I've manged to get Lacros working, although I had to enable a few more flags now my Chrome version shows "Version 116.0.5845.110 (Official Build) lacros (64-bit)" - super chuffed this will keep my awesome Chromebook going longer
Yes! Do it. I have the same Asus C302 and my OS is at 114 but lacros is at 116. It works beautifully. As long as you have the 'lacros' flags available then turn them on. Saved me having to buy another chromebook.
@jigglerjohn managed it fine
I'm so confused what is LaCRos supposed to do I'm guessing it's separated but does it have any performance differences
Aside from Chrome and ChromeOS being two different entities, what are the benefits of Lacros? Can you install different browsers? Will Lacros replace and come out of the box on all Chromebooks in the near future?
I think we will have to wait to answer those questions. It’s the same one I have.
It looks like Lacros will be a traditional OS, at least the way we can install whatever we want but I haven’t seen it run in the wild so I don’t think there’s anyone that can answer that question now.
What model chrome book are you using Robby?
Acer Chromebook Vero 514
Hi Rob, so i updated my chromebook to Version 116.0.5845.120 (Official Build) (64-bit) and then my Lacros is gone. I usually used it simultaneously with chrome browser since lacros could also open whatsapp web and another web based that i use for work (so each account for Lacros and Chrome browser). Any idea to have Lacros back?
I also followed the instructions and on 120, Lacrose no longer shows up
I have a chromebook from 2013 that expired in 2018. Can lacros work on that?
Does this mean other browsers might be supported without using the Linux container?
So I enabled the lacros flags and you're right, there's not much difference. The difference I was hoping to see was the ability to pin tabs and have them show up again after closing and re-opening the browser lake it does in Windows. I thought that disconnecting the browser from ChromeOS would have solved this. Apparently not.
are you saying that all windows with open tabs are still not fully recovered if the browser is closed and reopened? (on Win10 I have like 5 chrome windows with 10 tabs each that always get recovered, doesn't work under ChromeOS 115)
I was also hoping for this, Maybe soon.
Yes, when they are pinned. If you set "continue where you left off" it may work, but if you pin a tab the pinned tab should be available and pinned when you restart the browser no matter what startup setting you have set. I'm fairly sure this works in the Windows chrome version. I was told this didn't work because of the tight chrome integration with ChromeOS. I would think it should work now that chrome is separated from the OS.
FYI: I submitted feedback.
@@jason-utuber1 "continue were you left off" doesn't work under ChromeOS like it does under Windows because on Chrome OS, the Browser is in fact the OS, thus by closing the chrome browser you're technically no quitting the browser but just closing all chrome windows with website tabs. After thinking about it the behavior makes sense but isn't very intuitive for someone coming from Windows and it's also inconvenient because I sometimes want to close "the browser" to free up resources but I now need an extension to recover my session, I was hoping this behavior would change with Lacros
I wonder if you can get Opera on chromebook?
This is possible now if you enable Linux. But I was wondering the same, if other browsers will be supported as installs instead of Linux commands
I hope Google Chrome for ChromeOS gets updated at the same time as Google Chrome for MacOS, Windows, and Linux, which usually get updated before ChromeOS does.
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I have been using Chromebooks for years. I am curious what you say to people who say, "I would never use a Chromebook because Google can see everything you do and learn everything about you." I have my come back statement, but I am curious what yours is.
Are those people on Windows? Do they use Chrome on Windows? If they do, just laugh in their face 😂
Hi. Reaching out to the Chromebook community.
What Chromebook would you recommend for work?
I'd like something that can handle:
- Zoom calls,
- multiple Chrome tabs
- Remote Desktop via either Vmware or something similar to windows' remote desktop
- gsuit/Office
- external monitor
Thank you
All I can say is that a Lenovo Chromebook (C340-11) has suited me for years. Ir has a touchscreen which is great for playing online Backgammon and Bridge. It connects well with several large 34in and 40in screens I have, and with the 116 update and Lacros browser works very smoothly. I paid about USD340 for it in the UK. Were it to break I would get whatever the Lenovo replacement is. I use Google One with it.
I should add it is surprisingly good with Microsoft, where I use it to access an investment business where I am a partner, when I am not using my work-supplied Dell.
@@felaweswhat's the UAE date... That's very necessary...
Been playing with Lacros on my Pixelbook. Waiting to see what happens when it Aue's.
If I am correct, until onw the LaCrOs version you can update to is always the LaCrOs that comes with the OS release, so if you then choose LaCrOs to be beta its version will be one step higher. And stay there.
If the LaCrOs browser is untied, it would (I think) be possible to keep it updated.
If not, the Linux browser will.
Great stuff.. Thank you.... Love the chromebook platform.. Not sure I have the most powerful implementation but does me for now.. Would love something more powerful but not sure what to get.. Within a reasonable budget..
Hey … I have a question
I have a Google pixelbook
And I was wondering if I can install windows in it
You could but please don't, Windows isn't good on low end machines
Version 117.0.5938.11 (Official Build) beta-lacros (32-bit) but os v.22
How or will this effect our apps from android play store?
Haven't seen issues yet with mine.
Discord PWA? how can I install one.
Is there a way to play DVDs on my chromebook? I bought the hp dragonfly pro because the reviews seemed so great
And it is a great machine
But when i plug in my dvd drive and insert a movie i cant watch it? It just opens the disc?
I would try using VLC to play the content
@@NathanKeeley doesnt work, the app is just a webapp and loads endlessly new
Browser extension always requires to select the next chapter, no continuous viewing possible - for such a price cmon
@@Ivlodded Sounds horrible. Have you tried installing VLC or Kodi from the play store? I mean android apps from play store not browser extensions
@@MilanStojakov I tried, but you just cant play it like it should in my opinion
Finally the migration has become seamless. However, there is still a feature missing from ChromeOS with Lacros, and that is the ability to provide additional input methods via Chrome extensions. Currently there seems to be no way to enable the compose key on the OS level, and while there was an extension to do that, this won't work any more once Lacros is fully rolled out.
How am I going to type now? 😱⌨
Someone else active lacros and stopped seeing some of the applications (contacts, cursiva, etc.)
Attempting this change on expired Chromebook Asus C302 running OS114. Enabling Lacros both tabs, system rebooted nothing changed chrome still showing chrome version 114. Is this normal?
@jigglerjohn managed to get a v116 yellow chrome icon,have you not got one?use that not v114
If chrome is decoupled, does this make it more likely that we will be able to use other browsers?
In a way you already can: they can be Linux or Android browsers.
When LaCrOs is going to be the default browser, I hope updating the browser isn't going to feel like the update waiting times you got in Windows (or in a less annoying way Linux). Updating the whole ChromeOS is so fluent since it updates the "other" instance of the OS that is not up and running, so next time you enter the OS you're in the new one.
In earlier versions of ChromeOS when I started LaCrOs it would clearly take a longer time to open it up. Whereas the standard browser would open right away.
On my Chromebook I also have the Linux Chrome browser in beta as well. With that I know it takes longer to load, once I clicked the icon for it, because Linux needed to load first. Okay, I never bothered to get sound in the Linux version but it was fun just to look ahead without any risk.
That said: sound in the Linux browser on a Chromebook, anyone?
Sofar I have not encountered any problems.with the Browser. Well done Google.
I'm running Chrome Version 116.0.5845.110 (Official Build) (64-bit) on my Kubuntu 22.04. Chrome updates are very transparent and don't need to sign in again.
cut unessential things, script what you do and develop a charm
O you believe Android apps will be available on ChromeOS flex?
No
So let me get this right, this is a chrome browser for a browser based OS?
Any Apps updates, (and system updates), are mainly to upload information, detailed browsing history, searches, etc, to the servers for marketing and other investigating and research entities.
很好 我在117版本顺利分离了chrome浏览器！
If I didn't know any better (and I'm not sure I do), I'd have pegged this as an incredibly sophisticated satire.
I'm not a complete idiot, and I must confess to being a mere second-tier geek, but the questions ringing in my head is: What? Why?
Google should've done this in the first place
What if the Chromebook on 114 update ?????
i'm on 114 and it worked fine for me, although I had to enable a few extra flags
@@LewisBarthaud can you please tell me what other flags you had to enable?
Maybe this will finally let me play Kanopy movies on my Chromebook without having to run the Android app.
Ok yep the sport is spelled differently,, so I get it now👍
Lol i can see the likes going up while im watching
Chrome on my Pixel is 116...
Soooo, a google supported linux distro, with built-in chrome and android suppport... The only system with proper touchscreen support too...
I just updated my Chromebox (not Lacros)....the version ends in .120.
mine now shows .210 (as of 19/9/23)
@@djbeach7361 Same here after yesterday's update.