Chromebook Recovery Utility

Chromebook Recovery Utility

Create recovery media for your Chromebook.

What is Chromebook Recovery Utility?
'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.
Stats
Users: 2,000,000+
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
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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
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Pros
  • Works well for installing Chrome OS Flex
  • Works on older laptops and systems
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Doesn't work on some devices
  • Issues with creating the recovery media
  • Requires a USB drive
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on some devices
  • Issues with creating the recovery media
  • Easy to use
Recent reviews
by Jesus Rodrigues Jesus Rodrigues, 2024-03-27

top.. perfeito no chromeOS
by Alex Diogo Moreira Alex Diogo Moreira, 2024-03-27

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Safety
Risk impact

Chromebook Recovery Utility is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Chromebook Recovery Utility if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Chromebook Recovery Utility has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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