Chromebook Recovery Utility
Create recovery media for your Chromebook.
Chromebook Recovery Utility - Create Recovery Media
The 'Chromebook Recovery Utility' is a valuable Chrome extension that helps users create recovery media essential for data backup and system restoration purposes. This tool is compatible with M38+ Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac devices and simplifies the creation of recovery media. Additional instructions for usage can be accessed via Google Support.
Extension stats
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chromeos/recovery/recovery2.json
- https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chromeos/recovery/cloudready_recovery2.json
- https://www.google-analytics.com/
- chromeosInfoPrivate
- feedbackPrivate
- fileSystem
- imageWriterPrivate
- metricsPrivate
- storage
Size: 1.77M
Email: ch*****@google.com
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 749 ▼ 9
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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Use this tool on M38+ Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac devices to create recovery media. Instructions on how to use the tool can be found here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6002417
By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Easy to use for recovering Chromebooks
- Can be used to flash other operating systems (e.g., Raspbian)
- Simple app launch process for some users
- Effective if used correctly and with the right firmware
Cons
- Does not work on various Chromebook models
- Frequently experiences issues with launching or downloading recovery images
- Creates unreadable partitions on USB drives
- Long wait times and multiple failed attempts reported by users
Most mentioned
- Problems launching the app
- Incompatibility with certain Chromebook models
- Issues with the USB drive being corrupted or not recognized
- User frustration due to failure to recover or restore devices
User reviews
works for more than recovering chromebooks.
i've used it to flash raspian many times.
the only* app that can flash drives.
*that i know of
by 
Gage G, 2024-05-23
Gage G, 2024-05-23 by 
최흥세 (큰나무), 2024-04-08
최흥세 (큰나무), 2024-04-08Startar inte.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 360 2.
ChromeOS Version 120.0.6099.272
by 
Karl Wesslau, 2024-02-12
Karl Wesslau, 2024-02-12Extension safety
Risk impact
Chromebook Recovery Utility requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Chromebook Recovery Utility has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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