Android System WebView allows your device to display web-based content inside regular apps without resorting to a web browser like Chrome.

Android System WebView is an essential part of the Android OS that lets apps display web content without starting a separate web browser app.

You can find its options by navigating to Settings > Apps > See all apps and selecting "Android System WebView." Here, you can disable the service, force-stop it, or reset its data.

If you've ever seen an Android app open web content without launching a browser, that's WebView behind it.

Facebook is preparing to launch a new in-app browser on Android, replacing the standard Android System WebView with a more stable solution. Unlike other Android apps that open web links in an ...