How to stop Google Chrome Update on iOS device
Google Chrome didn’t have any options to disable the automatic
update. When a new update comes out, Google Chrome performs automatic updates
every few weeks to provide more stable browsing.
But, if you want to stop automatically Google Chrome’s automatic
updates because you do not want to change the current version of Chrome or
whatever your reason may be, then here are some solutions to disable automatic
update on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
How to disable
Google Chrome Update on your Mac
- Click on ‘Go’ tab in the top menu of your Mac’s display.
- Hold down the ‘Option’ key of your Mac’s keyboard. It causes
Library folder will appear on the drop-down menu.
- Click on the ‘Library’ from the menu.
- Scroll down and search for ‘Google’ folder in the library list.
- Double click on the ‘Google’ folder to open it.
- Click and select the ‘GoogleSoftwareUpdate’ folder.
- Now, click ‘File’ tab from the top menu bar.
- Click ‘Get Info’ from the File’s drop-down menu.
- Click on the ‘Lock-shaped’ icon at the lower left corner of the
window.
- Enter your password.
- Now, click and select the folder’s name at the top of the
window to rename it.
- Enter a different name (NoUpdate).
- And press ‘Return’ button to save the new name.
- Close all windows to restart your Mac.
- Click on the ‘Apple’ icon.
- Click ‘Restart.’
- Confirm ‘Restart Now’ when prompted.
After finishing restarting your Mac, Google Chrome will no
longer be able to Update automatically.
An easy way to
disable Google Chrome Update on Mac OS X
Note: this will not just disable Chrome Update it will disable
the entire Google applications automatic updates.
- Launch the Terminal. You can find this in
/Applications/Utilities/.
- Enter this command into terminal (write
com.google.Keystone.Agent checkInterval 0).
- Hit ‘Return’ key.
- Exit from Terminal.
- And, restart Google Chrome.
It works to stop all the Google applications to update
automatically.
How to disable
Google Chrome Update on iPhone
- Tap and open the ‘Settings.’
- Scroll and tap on ‘iTunes & App Store’ in the settings.
- Turn off the ‘Updates’ switch.
Now, none of your apps will update automatically including
Google Chrome.
Edward Lewis is a self-professed security
expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His
passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social
engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products
at norton.com/setup.
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