How to Update Zoom on Your Chromebook
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Is Zoom malfunctioning on your Chromebook? Does Zoom freeze/crash at random intervals? Are you unable tojoin meetings, or do some features (screen sharing,virtual background, etc.) fail to work? Updating Zoom to the latest version might resolve these issues.
Zoom updates sometimes ship with new functionalities and fixes for bugs and other performance malfunctions. This tutorial will show you how to updateZoom on Chromebooksto the latest version.
Types of Zoom Updates
Three update categories are available for the Zoom app on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac/macOS devices.
Update Zoom PWA for Chrome OS
Zoom has a progressive web application (PWA) for Chromebooks. It works like every other app installed from the Google Play Store but runs on the web. Progressive web apps are usually faster, more functional, andconsume less storagethan native apps.
You can only update the Zoom PWA through your Chromebook’s Play Store. Open thisZoom for Chrome pageor search “Zoom PWA” in the Play Store and select theUpdatebutton.
Another way to update the Zoom PWA is to configure the Play Store to auto-update outdated applications. That way, your Chromebook automatically updates the Zoom PWA when there’s a new version in the Google Play Store.
How to Update Zoom Chrome Extension
If you installed Zoom on your Chromebook through the Chrome Web Store, follow the steps below to update the extension.
Alternatively, select thethree-dot menu iconin the top-right corner, selectMore tools, and chooseExtensions.
You should see an “Updating…” pop-up in the bottom-left corner while Chrome updates your extensions.
The operation might take a couple of seconds or minutes, depending on the number of extensions installed in Chrome.
Use the Latest Version of Zoom
Use the Zoom web client (sign in to Zoom in your web browser) if you still have trouble using or updating the Zoom app. Reboot your Chromebook orupdate its operating systemand try updating Zoom again.Contact Zoom Supportor uninstall and reinstall Zoom on your Chrome OS device if the issue persists.
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