Users of gadgets with Android OS periodically encounter a message from the Play Market about the need to update the Android System WebView utility. Due to the lack of knowledge about what the program is, what it is responsible for and why it should be updated, the notification is ignored. However, the process does not take much time and guarantees the safety of personal data.
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1 Description of Android System WebView
2 Do I need to update
3 How to update Android System WebView
Description of Android System WebView
It is one of the built-in programs of the Android OS. The task is to provide an opportunity to switch to a web browser without closing other applications. Removing the program increases the risk of errors.
Do I need to update
The developers release updates that fix vulnerabilities and issues in the utility. In fact, the program gets access to pages with logins and passwords. Therefore, failure to update increases the risk of data leakage.
How to update Android System WebView
- Open the Play Market on your smartphone.
- Find Android System WebView among service applications. Another option is to switch from a profile with installed software.
- An update message will appear next to the utility icon.
- Click “Update”.
- Wait until the end of the process.