What is Android System WebView? How to disable the software or troubleshoot it

Android System WebView is an essential part of the Android OS that lets apps display web content without starting a separate ...
SlashGear

Android WebView App Crashes Promised To Never Happen Again

An odd bug last month saw random Android apps crashing left and right for seemingly no reason at all. It was eventually and correctly traced to Android's WebView component and, fortunately, some have ...
SlashGear

Android Apps Crashing Blamed On WebView, Here's The Quick Fix

It's not exactly uncommon for an update to sometimes break a perfectly working app but those have become rarer, especially for big, popular ones. When Google's own "invisible" components break that ...
Android Authority

Here's why your Android apps were randomly crashing last month

Google has detailed the reasons for last month’s spate of Android app crashes. A WebView configuration issue was the root cause. Google plans to improve its WebView and Chrome rollout measures to ...
9to5google

PSA: If your Android apps keep crashing, update ‘WebView’ and Chrome [Permanent fix]

A large number of Android users over the past few hours have been encountering continuous Gmail and other app shutdowns, with some finding that uninstalling Android System WebView will stop the ...
The Next Web

Weird Android bug is crashing a host of apps — here’s how to fix it (Updated)

Update: Google has said that it has fixed the WebView bug. You should update the Android System WebView app and Google Chrome through the Google Play Store to resolve the issue. If you’re using an ...
The Next Web

KitKat’s WebView is powered by Chromium, enabling Android app developers to use new HTML5 and CSS features

The just-released and latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat, has made a big change to the WebView component: it is now powered by Chromium. Google says this is a ...
9to5google

Facebook app will replace Android System WebView but still won’t use Custom Tabs

When you open a link while in another app, it usually launches in your browser (e.g., Chrome) or a Custom Tab. Facebook opens pages in its own in-app browser, which is powered by the Android System ...
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These 9 Apps Might Be on Your Android Phone Without You Even Knowing It

Your Android device has background apps you’ve probably never noticed, helping to keep your device running smoothly. But do you really need them and what are they doing with your data? Google Play ...
The Verge

Google fixes issue causing Android apps to crash with updates to Chrome and WebView

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly ...
Android Police

Android WebView App Is Out Of Beta And Ready To Keep Your Lollipop Device Up To Date

Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...