2022---in-russia--the-chrome-browser-is-stuck-at-version-100 May 2026

Beginning in May 2022, Android users in Russia reported that Google Chrome updates failed to move beyond version 100, resulting in "Fail to install" errors and browser version stagnation. The issue coincided with Google’s restrictions on paid apps in the Russian Play Store, leading to speculation of over-compliance or intentional technical limitations. For more details, visit BleepingComputer . Google Chrome updates failing on Android devices in Russia