Android System WebView is, in Google's own words, a system app that uses Chrome technology to display web content on other Android apps. This app is installed by default on all Android devices. In principle, it has to be kept updated to ensure its integrity and that it works correctly with other apps and games.
Usually, you don't have to open Android System WebView or do anything with it. After all, it's a system app, so it runs in the background, doing what it's meant to do without you noticing. Its purpose is simple, but very important: with it, web content is displayed correctly on other apps and games. What does that mean? Basically, it means that Android System WebView intervenes every time you open a website within another app, whether it's Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or a video game.
It's important to keep in mind that from Android 7 onwards, most smartphones rely on the Google Chrome app itself to do what Android System WebView used to, so it's possible that on many newer devices, it's already disabled.
Android System WebView is a particularly important system app for devices running Android 7 Nougat or lower. On newer devices with Android 8 or higher, it's not necessary to have this app, and although it's still updated, it's usually disabled by default to avoid interference with Google Chrome.
Requirements (Latest version)
- Android 10 or higher required
Frequent questions
Can I uninstall Android System WebView?
Uninstalling Android System WebView is not recommended. You may disable the app, though that is not recommended either in devices with Android 7.0 or lower, as it may affect the operation of other apps.
Is Android System WebView spyware or malware?
No, Android System WebView is no spyware or malware. Android System WebView is an official Google app that regularly receives official updates.
How can I enable Android System WebView?
You can enable Android System WebView in several ways. The first is by opening the list of system apps installed on your device, locating Android System WebView and enabling it. The second is by searching the app in the Google Play store and enabling it from there.
Why is Android System WebView disabled on my device?
If you see Android System WebView disabled on your Android device it means it is not needed. In short, since Android 7.0, all Android System WebView's features are done by the Google Chrome app.
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After the update, not all applications open on Android System WebView beta; some even crash. An error is displayed, and the smartphone system itself suggests removing the updates. The updated Android ...See more
The functionality of version 135 test is not normal, how will it revert back to version 134 official edition?
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The application is excellent, but before updating it, please provide alternative versions such as Canary, because version 132 does not install, and applications like Megafon and VPN crash.