Component Android System WebView is a system application responsible for displaying web content inside other applications (for example, in social networks, instant messengers or banking services). On smartphones Samsung its operation may be disrupted after updates, factory resets, or manual shutdowns. If you encounter errors like "Android System WebView has stopped" or "Web pages are not displayed", the problem is most often solved by enabling or reinstalling this component.

In this article you will find step-by-step guide for all current versions Android (from 10 to 14), including firmware features One UI from Samsung. We will look at how to enable WebView through settings, Play Store or ADB, as well as what to do if the component is missing from the system or is blocked by an antivirus. Special attention is paid to models Galaxy S23/S22, A54/A34 and other popular devices of the brand.

What is Android System WebView and why do you need it

Android System WebView is a system one a Chromium-based engine that allows applications to display web content without opening a full browser. For example, when you open a link in Telegram, VKontakte or a banking application, the content is loaded through the WebView. Without this component, many functions stop working, and users see empty windows or errors.

On smartphones Samsung WebView can be:

  • 🔹 Built into the firmware (on older versions Android up to 7.0)
  • 🔹 Installed as a separate application (starting from Android 10+)
  • 🔹 Replaced by Samsung Internet WebView (in some regions)

If a component is disabled or deleted, the system can automatically load it from Google Play, but sometimes manual intervention is required. For example, after resetting to factory settings or installing custom firmware.

📊 What Samsung smartphone do you have?
Galaxy S series (S23/S22/S21, etc.)
Galaxy A series (A54/A34/A14, etc.)
Galaxy Z (folding models)
Other Samsung
Not Samsung

How to check if Android System WebView is enabled on Samsung

Before turning on the component, make sure that it is really disabled. To do this:

  1. Open Settings → Applications.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show system applications.
  3. In the search bar, enter WebView.
  4. If the results include Android System WebView or Samsung Internet WebView, check its status:
    • 🔘 Enabled - component active.
    • 🔘 Disabled —requires activation (instructions below).
    • 🔘 Absent —needs to be installed or restored.

On some models (for example, Galaxy S23 Ultra) instead of the standard WebView can be used Samsung Internet WebView. This is normal - the functionality is the same, but updates come through Galaxy Store, and not Play Market.

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If WebView is not in the list of applications, try updating Google Play services i Chrome —sometimes this automatically restores the component.

Method 1: Enabling through Samsung settings

If Android System WebView is disabled, but present in the system, it can be activated manually:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications.
  2. Tap on the three dots → Show system ones.
  3. Find Android System WebView (or Samsung Internet WebView) and open it.
  4. Click Enable (if the button is active).
  5. Restart your smartphone.

If the button Enable is inactive or missing, then the component is already enabled, but may require updating. Check this in the next section.

☑️ Check before turning on WebView

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Method 2: Update via Google Play or Galaxy Store

If WebView is enabled but does not work correctly (for example, web pages do not load or errors occur), the problem may be in an outdated version. Update the component:

For standard Android System WebView:

  1. Open Google Play Store.
  2. In the search, enter Android System WebView.
  3. If there is a button Update, press it.
  4. After updating, reboot your device.

For Samsung Internet WebView:

  1. Open Galaxy Store.
  2. Find Samsung Internet WebView.
  3. Update the application if a new version is available.

If the update does not help, try clear the cache WebView:

  1. In the application settings (Settings → Applications → Android System WebView), click Storage.
  2. Select Clear cache and Clear data.
  3. Restart your smartphone.
    4. What to do if the "Update" button in the Play Store missing?

    This means that you have the latest version of WebView installed. Try uninstalling the updates (the "Uninstall updates" button in the application settings), then update the component again.

    Method 3: Installing WebView via ADB (for advanced users)

    If WebView is missing in the system or is not updated through the market, it can be installed manually using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method is suitable for advanced users.

    Step 1. Preparation:

    • 🖥️ Install ADB and Fastboot on PC.
    • 📱 Enable USB debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About the phone → Build number → tap 7 times → return to Settings → System → Developer mode → USB debugging).
    • 🔌 Connect the phone to the PC via USB (select mode File transfer).

Step 2. Installing WebView:

  1. Download the latest version Android System WebView in format .apk from a reliable source (for example, APKMirror).
  2. Place the file in the folder with adb (for example, C:\platform-tools).
  3. Open the command line in this folder and run: 
    adb install com.google.android.webview_XX.X.XXXX.XXX-XXXXXXXX_minAPIXX(arm64-v8a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

    (replace the file name with the current one).

  4. Reboot your smartphone.
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Use only official WebView APK files from verified sources. Installing modified versions can lead to security vulnerabilities.

What to do if WebView is not in the system

On some firmware Samsung (especially custom or regional) Android System WebView can be deleted In this case:

Problem Solution Note
WebView has been removed, but there is Samsung Internet WebView Use it as the main component Updated via Galaxy Store
Both components are missing Install WebView via ADB or reset the firmware root access or official firmware required
WebView is blocked by antivirus Add it to the exceptions or temporarily disable the antivirus Check the antivirus log for false positives
Error "WebView is not supported" Update Google Play services and Chrome Sometimes resetting your Google account settings helps

If none of the methods worked, there may be a problem with the firmware. In this case:

  • 📲 Check for system updates (Settings → Software update).
  • 🔧 Reset to factory settings (save the data first!).
  • 🛠️ Reflash the device via Odin (only for experienced users).
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Before resetting or flashing, check if your model is under warranty. Independent intervention may void warranty service. Samsung under warranty. Unauthorized intervention may void the warranty.

WebView errors on Samsung: causes and solutions.

Even after switching on Android System WebView errors may occur. Let's look at the most common ones:

⚠️ Attention: If, after updating WebView, applications start to crash, try rolling back the component to the previous version. To do this, click Delete updates.
  • 🚨 "Android System WebView has stopped"

    Cause: conflict with other applications or corrupted data.

    Solution: clear the cache and data of the WebView, as well as Google Chrome.

  • 🚨 "Web pages are not displayed"

    Cause: outdated version of WebView or blocked by an antivirus.

    Solution: update the component and check your antivirus settings.

  • 🚨 "WebView is incompatible with the device"

    Reason: unofficial firmware or changed system files.

    Solution: install a compatible version via ADB or return to stock firmware.

If the error repeats after all the manipulations, check Error log via ADB Logcat or contact support Samsung.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Android System WebView on Samsung

Is it possible to remove Android System WebView from Samsung?

Technically yes, but Not recommended. Without this component, many applications will no longer display web content correctly. If you delete it, restore it via Play Market or ADB.

On some firmware Samsung WebView is protected from deletion - in this case, you will only see the option Disable.

Why did banking applications stop working after updating WebView?

Some banking applications (for example, SberBank Online or Tinkoff) require a certain version of WebView for security. If after updating the component the application crashes:

  1. Open settings Android System WebView.
  2. Click Uninstall updates.
  3. Reboot your smartphone.

The system will automatically install a stable version.

How to find the version of Android System WebView on Samsung?

Go to Settings → Applications → Android System WebView → VersionIf. component is missing, check the version via Play Market (open the application page).

Current version at the time of writing - 120.0.6099.234 (may vary depending on the region and device model).

Can an antivirus block WebView?

Yes, some antiviruses (for example Dr.Web or Kaspersky) can block WebView if they detect its activity suspicious. To fix this:

  1. Open your antivirus.
  2. Find the section Exceptions or White list.
  3. Add Android System WebView to exceptions.

If the problem persists, temporarily disable the antivirus and check the operation of WebView.

How does Samsung Internet WebView differ from the standard one?

Samsung Internet WebView is a modified version of the component, optimized for devices Samsung. Main differences:

  • Updated through Galaxy Store, and not Play Market.
  • Has additional integration functions with services Samsung (for example, Samsung Pass).
  • Can work more stable on firmware One UI.

Functionally, both components perform the same task - displaying web content in applications.