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Android System WebView

Tools • Google LLC • ⭐ 4.22 • 10,000,000,000+

Web content for apps, powered by Chrome

Version 125.0.6422.53 115.1 MB

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Permissions Explained 6 permissions requested View details

This app requests 6 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Special Use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.

About Android System WebView

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What Android System WebView Is Used For

Android System WebView is a system component that appears to let other Android apps display web content without opening a separate browser. Based on the metadata, it is part of the Tools category and is used behind the scenes rather than as a typical app you open for daily tasks.

This app may be involved when an app shows sign-in pages, help pages, linked articles, or other embedded web screens. The listed internet and network-state permissions fit that role, since the component needs to load online content and check connectivity. Because it is a phone app, it is mainly relevant on Android phones and similar mobile devices, where many apps rely on embedded web views for in-app browsing and login flows.

Common uses

  • Displays web pages inside other apps
  • Supports embedded login and sign-in screens
  • May load help pages or support links within apps
  • Can be used by apps that show online content in-app
  • Relies on internet access and network status permissions
  • Runs as a background system component on Android phones
Best for:
phone users system component embedded web content in-app browsing android tools
Related tags
android system webview android tools android web content embedded browser help pages in-app browser login screens online content phone app system component web content for apps web view

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.webview
Category:
Tools
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
125.0.6422.53
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.webview

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How to Download Android System WebView

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