Chromebook Recovery Utility

Create recovery media for your Chromebook.

Chromebook Recovery Utility - Essential Tool for Chromebook Users

'Chromebook Recovery Utility' is a Chrome extension that allows users of Chromebooks (M55+), Windows, and Mac devices to create recovery media. The tool plays a crucial role in recovering essential information if device issues occur. By installing, users agree to Google's terms and policies.

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Extension stats

By: google.com

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 2.49

(1,419)

4 new ratings

Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-02-16)

Creation date: 2020-10-15

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

chromeosInfoPrivate
feedbackPrivate
fileSystem
imageWriterPrivate
metricsPrivate
storage

Host 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/

Size: 1.96M

Email: ch*****@google.com

Ranking

# 296 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#6683 in Developer Tools ▼ 12

#12 in store keyword 31 ▲

#17 in program keyword 4 ▼ 3

#67 in details keyword 38 ▲ 81

#72 in install keyword 60 ▲

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This is a Chrome Extension for the Chromebook Recovery.

Use this tool on M55+ 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well for installing Chrome OS Flex on devices that are supported
Simple use for normal users, especially for dual booting
Creates recovery USBs effectively under the right conditions

Cons

Does not work on all ChromeOS devices, especially school or unsupported models
Issues with space requirements and managing downloaded image files
Problems with USB functionality post-installation, including broken USBs and formatting issues

Most mentioned

Incompatibility with certain devices or models
Issues with the USB not working after use
Need for proper instructions on how to use the tool effectively

User reviews

Parfait

Fred-Dzign, 2025-01-23

Not sure what all of the negative reviews are about. Haven't ever had issues with Chromebook Recovery Utility. Thanks, Google, for a very useful tool!