Do I need Android System WebView Dev on the Tab S8?

[Jammy97]

Hi all,

Just a quick one. Do I need Android System WebView Dev on my Tab S8 Tablet?

Also, what is Android System WebView Dev?

Thank you very much.

[JAMES4578]

Hi @Jammy97  Yes you do need Android System Webview , a lot of Apps depend on it.

Rather than every app needing to use a built in Web Browser  Google developed a built in system  and should ensure greater functionality.   The Webview is a piece of code and the Developer only needs to add  three short lines of code, ask for permission to use the Internet and open web content with a few more lines of code.   Therefore benefits both Developers and users.   More detail in this article  https://www.androidcentral.com/what-android-system-webview-and-why-do-so-many-apps-depend-it 

The dev version updates weekly and is included with your Device to provide system services.

[Jammy97]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm not sure why I don't have it on my Tablet Tab S8 in the first place? I'll install now. Thank you for the article.

[JAMES4578]

Notice some have experienced issues,the standard version should be fine.

[Jammy97]

@JAMES4578, sorry I'm a bit confused. Do I need to do something? So I've installed it. Do I need to set something up because I'm a bit baffled? Thanks.

[Jammy97]

What's the standard version?

[Jammy97]

This is the version I have:

[JAMES4578]

No do not need to do anything,my devices functioning fine with the standard Android system Webview though.

[Jammy97]

OK thank you. Fingers crossed 🤞.

[JAMES4578]

Standard version info