Facebook wants to address how every time Android System WebView is updated via the Play Store, apps that use it crash as part of the natural upgrade process.

If you are encountering issues with app crashes and are running the latest Android 12 Beta, your problem could be Android System WebView.

According to a spokesperson, "We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash. We are currently working to fully validate the scope and a fix is in progress." ...

A recent update to Android System WebView has caused apps to crash for some Android users, but Google says the issue is now fixed.

If you're still experiencing issues, here's what to do. The bug was related to a beta version of the WebView component that has since been replaced.

Update: Google has said that it has fixed the WebView bug. You should update the Android System WebView app and Google Chrome through the Google Play Store to resolve the issue. If you’re using ...

Have your Android apps been crashing when trying to load a web page? You’re not alone; many users have been reporting these issues for weeks, and it appears Android’s WebView feature is to blame.

The problem apparently stemmed from a bug in a previous version of Android System WebView, a system component that lets Android apps display web content.

The problems with Yahoo Mail – and all the other apps impacted by the latest issues – have been caused by an underlying system called “Android System WebView” that powers a number of apps.