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diff --git a/chromium/docs/website/site/getting-involved/dev-channel/index.md b/chromium/docs/website/site/getting-involved/dev-channel/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..abbb49878a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/chromium/docs/website/site/getting-involved/dev-channel/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,208 @@ +--- +breadcrumbs: +- - /getting-involved + - Getting Involved +page_name: dev-channel +title: Chrome Release Channels +--- + +[TOC] + +Chrome supports a number of different release channels. We use these channels to +slowly roll out updates to users, starting with our close to daily Canary +channel builds, all the way up to our Stable channel releases that happen every +6 weeks roughly. + +### Channels + +#### Windows 64-bit + +All channels may be run in parallel -- they install into distinct directories +and use dedicated User Data directories. + +* [Stable channel for Windows + (64-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=win64) +* [Beta channel for Windows + (64-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/beta.html?platform=win64) +* [Dev channel for Windows + (64-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/index.html?extra=devchannel&platform=win64) +* [Canary build for Windows + (64-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/canary.html?platform=win64) + +#### Windows 32-bit + +All channels may be run in parallel -- they install into distinct directories +and use dedicated User Data directories. + +* [Stable channel for Windows + (32-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=win) +* [Beta channel for Windows + (32-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/beta.html?platform=win) +* [Dev channel for Windows + (32-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/index.html?extra=devchannel&platform=win) +* [Canary build for Windows + (32-bit)](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/canary.html?platform=win) + +#### Mac + +All channels may be run in parallel -- they install into distinct directories +and use dedicated User Data directories. + +* [Stable channel for + Mac](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=mac) +* [Beta channel for + Mac](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/beta.html?platform=mac&extra=betachannel) +* [Dev channel for + Mac](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=mac&extra=devchannel) +* [Canary build for + Mac](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/canary.html?platform=mac) + +#### Android + +* [Stable channel for + Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) +* [Beta channel for + Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.beta) +* [Dev channel for + Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.dev) +* [Canary channel for + Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.canary) + +#### iOS + +* [Stable channel for + iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chrome-web-browser-by-google/id535886823?mt=8) +* [Beta channel for iOS](https://testflight.apple.com/join/LPQmtkUs) + +#### Linux + +* [Stable + channel](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=linux) +* [Beta + channel](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/beta.html?platform=linux) +* [Dev + channel](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/?platform=linux&extra=devchannel) + +### How do I choose which channel to use? + +The release channels for chrome range from the most stable and tested (Stable +channel) to completely untested and likely least stable (Canary channel). You +can run all channels alongside all others, as they do not share profiles with +one another. This allows you to play with our latest code, while still keeping a +tested version of Chrome around. + +* **Stable channel:** This channel has gotten the full testing and + blessing of the Chrome test team, and is the best bet to avoid + crashes and other issues. It's updated roughly every two-three weeks + for minor releases, and every 6 weeks for major releases. +* **Beta channel:** If you are interested in seeing what's next, with + minimal risk, Beta channel is the place to be. It's updated every + week roughly, with major updates coming every six weeks, more than a + month before the Stable channel will get them. +* **Dev channel:** If you want to see what's happening quickly, then + you want the Dev channel. The Dev channel gets updated once or twice + weekly, and it shows what we're working on right now. There's no lag + between major versions, whatever code we've got, you will get. While + this build does get tested, it is still subject to bugs, as we want + people to see what's new as soon as possible. +* **Canary build:** Canary builds are the bleeding edge. Released + daily, this build has not been tested or used, it's released as soon + as it's built. +* **Other builds:** If you're extra brave, you can download the latest + working (and that's a very loose definition of working) build from + [download-chromium.appspot.com](https://download-chromium.appspot.com/). + You can also look for a more specific recent build by going to [the + Chromium continuous build waterfall](http://build.chromium.org), + looking at the number near the top under "LKGR", and then going to + [this Google Storage + bucket](http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html) + and downloading the corresponding build. + +**Note**: Early access releases (Canary builds and Dev and Beta channels) will +be only partly translated into languages other than English. Text related to new +features may not get translated into all languages until the feature is released +in the Stable channel. + +### What should I do before I change my channel? + +#### Back up your data! + +Before you switch, you should make a backup of your profile (bookmarks, most +visited pages, history, cookies, etc). If you ever want to switch back to a more +stable channel, your updated profile data might not be compatible with the older +version. +Make a copy of the User Data\\Default directory (for example, copy it to +'Default Backup' in the same location). The location depends on your operating +system: +> Windows XP: + +> * Stable, beta, and dev channels: \\Documents and + Settings\\%USERNAME%\\Local Settings\\Application + Data\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data\\Default +> * Canary builds: \\Documents and Settings\\%USERNAME%\\Local + Settings\\Application Data\\Google\\Chrome SxS\\User Data\\Default + +> Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10: + +> * Stable channel: + \\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome\\User + Data\\Default +> * Beta channel: \\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome + Beta\\User Data\\Default +> * Dev channel: \\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome + Dev\\User Data\\Default +> * Canary builds: \\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome + SxS\\User Data\\Default + +> Mac OS X: + +> * Stable channels, as well as older beta and dev channels: + ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default +> * Beta channel: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome + Beta/Default +> * Dev channel: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome + Dev/Default +> * Canary builds: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome + Canary/Default + +> Linux: + +> * ~/.config/google-chrome/Default + +Note:If you're using Explorer to find the folder, you might need to set **Show +hidden files and folders** in **Tools > Folder Options... > View**. + +### Reporting Dev channel and Canary build problems + +Remember, Dev channel browsers and Canary builds may still crash frequently. +Before reporting bugs, consult the following pages: + +* [Bug Life Cycle and Reporting + Guidelines](/for-testers/bug-reporting-guidelines) +* See [ + bug-reporting-guidlines-for-the-mac-linux-builds](/for-testers/bug-reporting-guidlines-for-the-mac-linux-builds) + before reporting problems in Mac or Linux Dev channel builds + +<https://crbug.com/new> If after reading the above, you think you have a real bug, file it - + +### Going back to a more stable channel + +* If you decide to switch from Dev to Beta or from Beta to Stable, the + new channel will be on an earlier version of Google Chrome. You + won't get automatic updates on that channel until it reaches a + version later than what you're already running. +* You can uninstall Google Chrome and re-install from + <https://www.google.com/chrome> to go back to an earlier version. +* If you re-install an older version, you might find that your profile + is not compatible (because the data formats changed in the newer + version you had been running). You'll have to delete your profile + data. Delete the User Data\\Default folder (see the Before You + Change Channels section above for the location). If you made a back + up of your Default directory, you can then rename it to Default so + that you at least restore some of your previous bookmarks, most + visited pages, etc. +* If the installer fails when you attempt to install an older version + with a message indicating that your computer already has a more + recent version of Chrome or Chrome Frame, you must also uninstall + Chrome Frame. After doing so, the newer version of Chrome should + install without difficulty.
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