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Managing Hibernation with hibernate

The hibernate command in the ChromeOS Shell allows users to manage hibernation settings on supported devices. Hibernation saves the current system state to disk, enabling power-off while preserving the session for later restoration.

Usage

hibernate [enable | disable | status]

Parameters

  • enable: Activates hibernation on supported devices.
  • disable: Deactivates hibernation, preventing the system from using this feature.
  • status: Displays the current hibernation setting and whether it is supported on the device.

Examples

1. Enable Hibernation

hibernate enable

This enables hibernation, allowing the device to save system state to disk when entering hibernation mode.

2. Disable Hibernation

hibernate disable

This disables hibernation, preventing the device from saving its state to disk.

3. Check Hibernation Status

hibernate status

This displays whether hibernation is enabled and supported on the device.

Additional Information

  • Device Compatibility: Hibernation is only available on certain ChromeOS devices. Use hibernate status to check support.
  • Power Saving: Hibernation uses less power compared to sleep mode, making it ideal for extended periods of inactivity.
  • Restoration Time: Restoring from hibernation can take longer than waking from sleep.

Best Practices

  1. Check Compatibility

  2. Use hibernate status to verify support before enabling the feature.

  3. Use for Extended Downtime

  4. Enable hibernation when the device will be unused for long periods to conserve battery.

  5. Combine with Power Management Tools

  6. Pair hibernation settings with other power management commands to optimize energy use.

The hibernate command provides a valuable option for power management on ChromeOS devices, balancing energy efficiency and user convenience.