Android System WebView

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Shippy2208

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Jun 21, 2016, 8:16:33 AM6/21/16
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Is it possible to implement the Android System WebView (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.webview) using the Activity Starter?

I found this but not sure how to launch it. https://developer.android.com/reference/android/webkit/WebView.html

Taifun

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Jun 21, 2016, 9:51:00 AM6/21/16
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see here https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-Android-system-WebView-app-and-how-can-I-use-it

You use the Android webview app continuously
Everytime you open a webpage in an app the webview is being used

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Shippy2208

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Jun 22, 2016, 9:16:20 AM6/22/16
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The WebView is a web browser which opens inside the app, just like the built-in one in App Inventor but is powered by Google Chrome.


I've got this in the Activity Starter, but when I start it it says "Error 601: No corresponding activity was found."


Taifun

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Jun 22, 2016, 9:24:11 AM6/22/16
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as far as I understand this (see again the link I provided), the webviewer already uses the Android system webview

You don't have to do anything explicitly to use it. WebView enhances your experience while using app which makes use of it. Just keep the WebView updated to have smooth and problem free experience.

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