What is Android System WebView? Is it Safe to Disable it?

Muhammad ZubyanUpdated on June 16, 2025
Zubyan is a certified PCHP and Google IT Support Professional.

Android System WebView errors often cause apps like Gmail, Discord, and Samsung Health to crash or freeze without warning. This happens because WebView is responsible for showing web content inside apps. If WebView is not working properly, these apps can stop working too.

Android System Webview
Android System WebView

Most of the time, the problem is caused by a bad WebView update. Sometimes, issues with Chrome or leftover cache data can also cause these errors.

How Can I Disable Android System WebView?

You should only disable Android System WebView on Android versions 7, 8, and 9. Disabling it on other versions can cause issues with web content in your apps.

  1. Go to Android Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Apps.
    Android Settings
    Go to Settings to open Apps
  3. Select Android System WebView.
    Android System Webview settings
    Open Android System Webview
  4. Tap Disable at the bottom of the screen.
    Disable Android System Webview
    Tap on the Disable option

Note: Sometimes, a system update might enable System WebView again. If that happens, simply disable it using the same steps.

Muhammad ZubyanUpdated on June 16, 2025
Zubyan is a certified PCHP and Google IT Support Professional.
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Muhammad Zubyan is a certified Google IT Support Professional with over 7 years of extensive experience. He has worked on more than 1500 computers, gaining valuable insights that enable him to detect and troubleshoot any complicated root cause of Windows-related issues and errors. In addition to managing Appuals as a Senior Editor, he is currently developing his own Game Optimization program that caters to both gamers and casual users alike.