https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/mobile-apps-services/android-system-webview-explained/m-p/3147501#M11956 <P>I thought I would include a bit of detail&nbsp; here, for those who may not be completely aware.&nbsp; This thread is intended for information only, any queries related to App crashes should be directed to this thread .&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/permanent-fix-for-app-crashes-available/td-p/3124439" target="_self">https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/permanent-fix-for-app-crashes-available/td-p/3124439</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Rather than every app needing to use a built in Web Browser&nbsp; Google developed a built in system&nbsp; and should ensure greater functionality.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Webview is a piece of code and the Developer only needs to add&nbsp; three short lines of code, ask for permission to use the Internet and open web content with a few more lines of code.&nbsp; &nbsp;Therefore benefits both Developers and users,&nbsp; however if Bugs not detected before updates rolled obviously this has consequences.&nbsp; &nbsp;However Google was pretty quick&nbsp; in releasing a fix, even if it may not be straightforward for everyone.&nbsp; see more on the dedicated thread for fixes.&nbsp; More detail in this article&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://www.androidcentral.com/what-android-system-webview-and-why-do-so-many-apps-depend-it" target="_self">https://www.androidcentral.com/what-android-system-webview-and-why-do-so-many-apps-depend-it</A>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:23:36 GMT JAMES4578 2021-03-25T16:23:36Z https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/mobile-apps-services/android-system-webview-explained/m-p/3147501#M11956 <P>I thought I would include a bit of detail&nbsp; here, for those who may not be completely aware.&nbsp; This thread is intended for information only, any queries related to App crashes should be directed to this thread .&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/permanent-fix-for-app-crashes-available/td-p/3124439" target="_self">https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/permanent-fix-for-app-crashes-available/td-p/3124439</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Rather than every app needing to use a built in Web Browser&nbsp; Google developed a built in system&nbsp; and should ensure greater functionality.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Webview is a piece of code and the Developer only needs to add&nbsp; three short lines of code, ask for permission to use the Internet and open web content with a few more lines of code.&nbsp; &nbsp;Therefore benefits both Developers and users,&nbsp; however if Bugs not detected before updates rolled obviously this has consequences.&nbsp; &nbsp;However Google was pretty quick&nbsp; in releasing a fix, even if it may not be straightforward for everyone.&nbsp; see more on the dedicated thread for fixes.&nbsp; More detail in this article&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://www.androidcentral.com/what-android-system-webview-and-why-do-so-many-apps-depend-it" target="_self">https://www.androidcentral.com/what-android-system-webview-and-why-do-so-many-apps-depend-it</A>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:23:36 GMT https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/mobile-apps-services/android-system-webview-explained/m-p/3147501#M11956 JAMES4578 2021-03-25T16:23:36Z