How to Update Google Chrome on Debian

Are you looking to update Google Chrome on your Debian system? This tutorial will guide you through the simple steps of installing and updating Google Chrome on your Debian 10 Linux machine.

Before we begin, it's essential to note that Google Chrome is not an open-source browser, unlike Firefox or Chromium. However, it is available in the default Debian Buster repositories, making it easy to install and update.

To install Google Chrome on your Debian system, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Enable sudo access: To be able to install packages on your Debian system, you'll need to be logged in as a user with sudo access.

2. Open the terminal: Open the terminal either by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the terminal icon.

3. Download the latest Google Chrome: Download the latest Google Chrome from the official website.

4. Install Google Chrome using apt and deb package: Once downloaded, install Google Chrome with apt deb package using the following command:

`wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb`

5. Install Google Chrome: After downloading the package, you can now install it on your Debian system by running the following command:

`sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb`

6. Update Google Chrome: Once installed, you can update Google Chrome to the latest version by running the following command:

`sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -f && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade`

That's it! You have now successfully updated Google Chrome on your Debian system.

You can launch Google Chrome either by clicking on the browser icon (Activities -> Google Chrome) or from the command line by typing `google-chrome`. When prompted, enter your user password, and the installation will continue.

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