AUE in 2023: Are Your District’s Chromebooks on the List?

AUE in 2023: Are Your District’s Chromebooks on the List?

Managing your Chromebook’s lifecycle can be tricky. Unlike other devices, Chromebooks have a specific shelf life with an end-of-life date, called the Auto Update Expiration. What is AUE? What Chromebook models have a AUE in 2023? What should your school do if it deploys Chromebooks with a 2023 AUE?

We’ll answer all these questions today.

 

What is AUE?

Auto Update Expiration is the date when the Chrome OS will no longer support auto updates on your Chromebook model.

This doesn’t mean your Chromebook will self-destruct after this date. Think of AUE like a best by date, not an expiration date. Your Chromebook will still power and function, but it won’t receive software updates for new features or critical security patches. You also do not have access to technical support after the AUE.

 

Chromebooks with an AUE in 2023

Below is a list of Chromebooks with an AUE in 2023.

BrandModelAUE
AcerChromebook Tab 10 D651NAugust 2023
AcerChromebook 11 (C771, C771T)June 2023
AcerChromebook 14 for Work (CP5-471)June 2023
ASUSChromebook Tablet CT100August 2023
ASUSChromebook Flip C101PAAugust 2023
ASUSChromebook Flip C302June 2023
CTLChromebook Tablet Tx1 for EducationAugust 2023
DellChromebook 13 (3380)June 2023
HPChromebook 13 G1June 2023
LenovoThinkPad 13June 2023

 

AUE in 2023? What to Do Next

Although Chromebooks still function after their AUE, upgrading your district’s Chromebooks is critical. Chromebooks that eclipse their AUE no longer receive OS updates or those vital security patches to ensure student success and privacy.

The question remains: what should your district do with its fleet of end-of-life Chromebooks? Old Chromebooks can’t just be thrown in the dumpster as their components are harmful to the environment. Rather than letting your used fleet collect dust in storage, your best option is to turn those old devices into cash through Chromebook buyback.

Chromebook buyback is the process of selling back your used devices to a company that processes used electronics devices. That company will evaluate your devices and assign a value to each device.

Tech buyback falls under the umbrella of IT asset disposition (ITAD). ITAD is the process of disposing of used or unwanted IT assets in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. This includes securely wiping data of the devices prior to disposal.

When choosing a company to sell your Chromebooks to, remember the acronym C.H.E.A.P.:

  1. K-12 Chromebooks contain sensitive information. Compliance with National Institute of Standards (NIST) is important. This guarantees data is wiped clean according to NIST guidelines and ensure your student data is protected.
  2. A hassle-free process will save your district many headaches. The buyback process should be simple and smooth, with flexible options to accommodate your district’s needs.
  3. Experience can be challenging to find as Chromebooks aren’t even ten years old, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Ensuring your district partners with an experienced company in tech and Chromebook buyback is paramount. Experience means less stress and pain in the buyback process and can often translate into more money for your used fleet.
  4. As stated above, Chromebooks contain components that are harmful to the environment. Adherence to responsible recycling practices is essential. Be sure your tech buyback company takes environmental responsibility seriously.
  5. A company that values you as a partner, and not just a number, is key. They should be with you from start to finish, available for your needs.

That may seem like a daunting list of considerations, but we have good news. AGParts Education has all those qualities! In the classroom since Chromebooks were first introduced, our process is simple and designed with our school partners in mind. We even offer two methods of payout—cash or credit. With our credit option, your district will earn 10% more, keeping those funds in your technology budget. You’ll never have to worry about data falling into the wrong hands or components carelessly thrown away. Plus, your dedicated sales executive will be with your district every step of the way, and beyond.

 

Find out why 7,500 districts and counting have trusted AGParts Education for Chromebook buyback, parts procurement, and more. Contact us today!

Chromebook 101: What is AUE and EOL?

Chromebook 101: What is AUE and EOL?

Chromebooks are extremely popular mobile devices for consumers, school districts, and businesses. They are affordable and have a host of other benefits, but there are also cons to using a Chromebook. One feature that is commonly confused as a con is End of Life (EOL) date, now referred to as Auto Update Expiration (AUE). Today, we’ll outline exactly what AUE is and what it means to you and your district’s Chromebook devices.

 

What is AUE?

Auto Update Expiration replaced the term End of Life. Vastly different from a traditional laptop, every Chromebook has a date known as the AUE (previously EOL). This is the date when the Chrome OS will no longer support auto updates.

This doesn’t mean your Chromebook will self-destruct, Mission Impossible style, after this date. Think of AUE like a best by date, not an expiration date. Your Chromebook will still power and function, but it won’t receive software updates for new features or security patches. You also do not have access to technical support after the AUE.

 

AUE Extension

In November 2019, Google announced that they would extend AUE for 135 Chromebooks by six months to two years. When Chromebooks first rolled out in 2011, the EOL was five years. Prior to the latest extension, EOL moved to six-and-a-half years. Most Chromebooks that launched in 2020 and later will have an AUE of eight to eight-and-a-half years. Remember, AUE is not determined from the date of purchase, but from the date of launch.

 

The Good, the Bad, and the AUE

At first blush, AUE seems like a bad thing, but it really isn’t. Chromebooks are extremely secure mobile devices. One of the reasons why they are considered so secure is their regular auto-updates from the Chrome OS. AUE allows Google to focus on providing the best and most secure updates for the newest and most recent hardware. It also encourages users to purchase newer devices, which increases the likelihood of users using the latest tech.

According to most experts, this is actually why Microsoft laptops can be so buggy and prone to viruses. Microsoft has to support a such a wide variety of hardware, which is challenging at best, near impossible at worst. The regular auto updates from Chrome OS secure Chromebooks, making them near impervious to viruses and malware.

Some argue that AUE reduces the overall value of a Chromebook, but that is a misconception. Chromebooks are still a tremendous value for money. Whether or not it is explicitly stated, all electronics are designed with a shelf life. They are only intended for use for a certain period of time. For example, a mid-range traditional laptop typically lasts four to five years. This already less than the AUE of six-and-a-half years of your standard Chromebook.

Google expressly stating the shelf life of a Chromebook empowers the user to know exactly when they’ll need to replace their Chromebook. Not only that, but users can expect to use their Chromebooks for minimum of six-and-a-half years, and with the latest extension, an additional six months to two years. The latest Chromebooks can have an AUE up to eight-and-a-half years. Again, this far outlasts the average lifespan of a traditional laptop.

While a Chromebook is still functional after its AUE date, that doesn’t necessarily mean it should be used after its AUE. Since the Chrome OS no longer supports auto updates, you no longer are guaranteed the security and stability of the machine. While not all updates are vital security patches, a Chromebook past its AUE date won’t receive any updates period.

Be sure to know the AUE date location on your Chromebooks. If your devices are due for a refresh, AGParts Education can help. With over 20 years of experience, we can buyback your used fleet of devices. Our extensive experience and global resources allow us to give your district the most money for your fleet. Contact us today to find out why 6,000+ school districts nationwide trust us for their 1:1 education technology initiatives.

The Complete List of 135+ Chromebooks with Extended AUE/EOL

The Complete List of 135+ Chromebooks with Extended AUE/EOL

In November 2019, Google announced that they would extend the Auto Update Expiration (AUE, formerly End of Life) by six months to two years for over 135 Chromebooks. For more information on AUE, visit our blog, Chromebook 101: What is AUE & EOL?

When Chromebooks first rolled out in 2011, the EOL was five years. Prior to the latest extension, EOL moved to six-and-a-half years. Chromebooks that launched in 2020 and later will have an AUE of eight to eight-and-a-half years. Remember, AUE is not determined from the date of purchase, but from the date of launch.

Below is a comprehensive list of the Chromebook models with extended AUE.

 

Chromebook ModelPrevious AUENew AUE
Acer Chromebase CA24I2 / CA24V2June 2024June 2025
Acer Chromebook 11 (C732, C732T, C732L, C732LT)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook 11 (C740)June 2020June 2021
Acer Chromebook 11 (CB3-111, C730, C730E)August 2019September 2021
Acer Chromebook 11 (CB3-131, C735)January 2021September 2021
Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8H, CB311-8HT)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W)June 2024June 2025
Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431)June 2021June 2022
Acer Chromebook 14 for Work (CP5-471November 2022June 2023
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB3-531)June 2020September 2021
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB3-532)August 2021June 2022
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB315-1H, CB315-1HT)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571, C910)June 2020June 2021
Acer Chromebook 311 (C721, C733, C733U, C733T)June 2025June 2026
Acer Chromebook 512 (C851, C851T)June 2025June 2026
Acer Chromebook 514November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1W / CB714-1WT)June 2024June 2025
Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1W / CB715-1WT)June 2024June 2025
Acer Chromebook N7 (C731, C731T)January 2022June 2022
Acer Chromebook R11 (CB5-132T, C738T)June 2021June 2022
Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T)September 2021June 2024
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 (CP311-H1, CP311-1HN)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 (R751T)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 (CP713-1WN)June 2024June 2025
Acer Chromebook Spin 15 (CP315)November 2023June 2024
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)June 2025June 2026
Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R752T, R752TN)June 2025June 2026
Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN)June 2025June 2026
Acer Chromebox CXI2 / CXV2June 2020June 2021
Acer Chromebox CXI3June 2024June 2025
AOpen Chromebase CommercialSeptember 2020September 2021
AOpen Chromebox CommercialSeptember 2020September 2021
AOpen Chromebox Commercial 2June 2024June 2025
Asus Chromebook C202SAJune 2021June 2022
Asus Chromebook C204June 2025June 2026
Asus Chromebook C223November 2023June 2024
Asus Chromebook C30SA/C301SAJune 2021June 2022
Asus Chromebook C403November 2023June 2024
Asus Chromebook C423November 2023June 2024
Asus Chromebook C425June 2024June 2026
Asus Chromebook C523November 2023June 2024
Asus Chromebook Flip C213November 2023June 2024
Asus Chromebook Flip C214June 2025June 2026
Asus Chromebook Flip C302November 2022June 2023
Asus Chromebook Flip C434June 2024June 2026
Asus Chromebox 3 (CN65)June 2024June 2025
Bobicus Chromebook 11June 2020September 2021
Chromebook 11 (C771, C771T)November 2022June 2023
Chromebook x360 14 G1June 2024June 2025
CTL Chromebook J41 / J41TNovember 2023June 2024
CTL Chromebook NL7November 2023June 2024
CTL Chromebook NL7T-360 / NL7TW-360November 2023June 2024
CTL Chromebox CBx1June 2024June 2025
CTL J5 ChromebookAugust 2021June 2022
CTL N6 Education ChromebookJune 2020September 2021
CTL NL61 ChromebookAugust 2021June 2022
Dell Chromebook 11 (3120)June 2020September 2021
Dell Chromebook 11 (3180)May 2022June 2022
Dell Chromebook 11 (5190)November 2023June 2024
Dell Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (3189)May 2022June 2022
Dell Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (5190)November 2023June 2024
Dell Chromebook 13 (3380)November 2022June 2023
Dell Chromebook 13 (7310)September 2020June 2021
Dell Chromebook 3100June 2025June 2026
Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1June 2025June 2026
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 (7486)June 2024June 2025
EduGear Chromebook RJune 2020September 2021
EduGear CMT ChromebookAugust 2021June 2022
Edxis ChromebookJune 2020September 2021
Edxis Chromebook 11November 2023June 2024
Edxis Chromebook x11November 2023June 2024
Edxis Education Chromebook (NL6)June 2020September 2021
Edxis Education Chromebook (NL6D)August 2021June 2022
Google Chromebook Pixel (2015)June 2020June 2021
Google Pixel SlateJune 2024June 2026
Haier Chromebook 11 CAugust 2021June 2022
Haier Chromebook 11 G2September 2020September 2021
HEXA Chromebook PiJune 2020September 2021
HP Chromebook 11 G3June 2020September 2021
HP Chromebook 11 G3/G4 EEJune 2020September 2021
HP Chromebook 11 G5July 2021June 2022
HP Chromebook 11 G5 EEJanuary 2022June 2022
HP Chromebook 11 G6 EENovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 11 G7 EEJune 2025June 2026
HP Chromebook 11-ae0xxNovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 11-ae1xxNovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 11-bd0xxxJune 2025June 2026
HP Chromebook 11-v0xxJuly 2021June 2022
HP Chromebook 11A G6 EEJune 2025June 2026
HP Chromebook 13 G1November 2022June 2023
HP Chromebook 14 ca0xxNovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 14 G5November 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 14-ca1xxNovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook 14-da0xxxJune 2024June 2025
HP Chromebook 14A G5June 2025June 2026
HP Chromebook 15 G1June 2024June 2025
HP Chromebook 15-de0xxxJune 2024June 2025
HP Chromebook x360 11 G1 EENovember 2023June 2024
HP Chromebook x360 11 G2 EEJune 2025June 2026
HP Chromebook x360 14June 2024June 2025
HP Chromebox G2June 2024June 2025
Lenovo 100e ChromebookNovember 2023June 2024
Lenovo 100e Chromebook (2nd Gen)June 2025June 2026
Lenovo 100S ChromebookSeptember 2020September 2021
Lenovo 14e ChromebookJune 2025June 2026
Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen)June 2025June 2026
Lenovo 340-15June 2024June 2025
Lenovo 500e ChromebookNovember 2023June 2024
Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen)June 2025June 2026
Lenovo C340-11June 2025June 2026
Lenovo N21 ChromebookJune 2020September 2020
Lenovo N22 ChromebookJune 2021June 2022
Lenovo N23 ChromebookJune 2021June 2022
Lenovo N42 ChromebookJune 2021June 2022
Lenovo S-340-14June 2025June 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentre ChromeboxJune 2020June 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e 3rd Gen ChromebookJune 2021June 2022
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e 4th Gen ChromebookNovember 2023June 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 13November 2022June 2023
Lenovo Yoga C630 ChromebookJune 2024June 2025
M&A ChromebookJune 2020September 2021
Multilaser Chromebook M11CAugust 2021June 2022
PCMerge Chromebook AL116November 2023June 2024
PCMerge Chromebook PCM-116T-432BAugust 2021June 2022
Poin2 Chromebook 11CNovember 2022June 2025
Positivo Chromebook C216BAugust 2021June 2022
Positivo Chromebook N2110November 2023June 2024
Positivo Chromebook N2112November 2023June 2024
Promethean ChromeboxJune 2024June 2025
Prowise Chromebook EdulineJune 2025June 2024
Prowise Chromebook ProlineAugust 2021June 2022
Samsung Chromebook 2 11 - XE500C12June 2020September 2021
Samsung Chromebook 3June 2021June 2022
Samsung Chromebook ProNovember 2022November 2023
Sector 5 E3 ChromebookNovember 2023June 2024
Senkatel C1101 ChromebookJune 2020September 2021
Toshiba Chromebook 2June 2020September 2021
Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015 Edition)September 2020June 2021
Viewsonic NMP660 ChromeboxJune 2024June 2025
Viglen Chromebook 11CNovember 2023June 2024
Viglen Chromebook 360August 2021June 2022

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