{"id":10732,"date":"2021-03-23T08:39:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T08:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hovatek.com\/?p=10732"},"modified":"2021-03-23T15:45:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T15:45:09","slug":"android-apps-crashing-due-to-android-system-webview-bug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/android-apps-crashing-due-to-android-system-webview-bug\/","title":{"rendered":"Android apps crashing due to Android System WebView bug"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier today, we noticed a number of apps crashing on one of our gadgets. If you&#8217;ve been experiencing the same then you are just one of many others affected. The issue is as a result of a bug in the latest Android System WebView update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who have auto update turned off or Android System WebView disabled shouldn&#8217;t be experiencing this issue. While Google is aware and working on a bug-fix, you&#8217;ll need to fix this issue via a simple workaround till another update is released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I stop the app crashes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Navigate to Settings > Apps<\/li><li>Choose the option to view all apps <\/li><li>Tap the menu at the top-right (three vertical dots) and select Show system (apps)<\/li><li>Scroll down to Android System Webview and select it<\/li><li>Select Uninstall updates and Reboot your device<\/li><li>If some apps are still crashing then launch Google Play Store <\/li><li>Search for Android System WebView<\/li><li>Select Uninstall<\/li><li>Reboot your device<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update: A permanent fix has been released. Update your Chrome and Android System Webview (if not disabled)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier today, we noticed a number of apps crashing on one of our gadgets. If you&#8217;ve been experiencing the same then you are just one of many others affected. The issue is as a result of a bug in the latest Android System WebView update. 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