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[Android Software Development] kenny.lam:
Same question, please say clear about that way, how can I "remove updates to bromite webview or AOSP webview" ?? I already removed that module in Magisk but it still stay in developer option / webview

By the way, please answer my question:

"Hello, after install this module, open Facebook and click a link, I still see this link is opened by the Facebook mobile browser, how can I replace that by Bromite in app browser ?"
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
1) App info->3 dots-> uninstall updates

2) A webview is not used to open links in a browser it's used to render web content. That is, signin and other links that launch other apps will still launch other apps
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
Try reinstalling the module

Also I need to know names of any system apps folders that act as a webview in your ROM

I can confirm it works in official builds of lineage; it depends on what your maintainer did and what is implemented and if it's a GSI or ROM
[Android Software Development] ak0anthonye2:
It deleted my one and only webview and showing none. Am I missing something?

I'm using Redmi note 5ai on latest miui global stable eu rom.
[Android Software Development] kos25k:
with latest version installed,i couldnt open puffin browser and news on android app. when i disabled module,they fibally opened.
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
Did you follow installations instructions in the README?
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
Some apps refuse to work with bromite

Did you reboot and verify successful installation?

Though I must say if webview break the browser of all things, switch browsers. That means it's just a webview wrapper
[Android Software Development] iR3kT:
how do I fully uninstall, when I removed module, the we view app seas disabled and greyed out and I wasn't able to access mathsway apps (blank screens)
[Android Software Development] JohnWrick:
At Least last version was working fine in OnePlus 5 without crashing Gmail & other ap

But now again after the update, same issue is back
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
What's the issue?
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean to say
[Android Software Development] JohnWrick:
Gmail and other apps start to crash/exit when u want to launch it.
[Android Software Development] clcombs262:
Try navigating to /data/ASB/modules/bromitewebview/system/app/webview and installing the apk there

Boot scripts should take care of that but sometimes some devices work weird with magisk boot scripts
[Android Software Development] gorillus:
I have the same issue. With the latest release K9-Mail crashes again. I have no ASB directory in /data...

Edit: I see it's supposed to be adb not ASB. Alright I copied and installed that apk there and it works. Thank you!

I'm using a Xiaomi Redmi 4x with LineageOS for MicroG 15.1 btw. - if that helps to prevent this issue in future releases...
[Android Software Development] tipu2185:
on Xiaomi.eu 10.3.3 MI 8 ROM. I have same issue. When I go to developer options webview does not have any entry.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Please remember config.txt is deprecated and no longer read from. Instead, the installer will allow you to make selections using your volume keys.
[Android Software Development] nacos:
Unfortunately, Webview Manager no longer works on S20 (possibly on all newer Samsung devices). It ends up with an error (see attached screenshot).
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Can you check with the last update? It was only released a couple hours ago but preliminary reports suggest it seems to solve issues for those who were having them like you.
[Android Software Development] nacos:
I just tried and it failed with the same message. The current version (even after db refresh) shown in Magisk Manager is 10.2.5 (5019) and it seemed to have been released on Nov.20.2021. Maybe it takes some time for it to get updated. I'll keep looking for the new version and I'll report back.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Magisk repository no longer receives updates, the submissions repo was archived preventing the bot from pushing updates.

Keep an eye on our repository instead: https://www.androidacy.com/modules-repo/
[Android Software Development] temporarium:
Your website complains of cookies and adblockers. I wonder why? Sadly, for some reason, that makes me doubt the downloads you offer.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
We have a right to monetize our work, and we prefer not going the paid software route.
[Android Software Development] whatsisnametake2:
hi,

your new version managed to install ok on my pixel 6 pro. I installed bromite browser and webview. my main goal is to get webview pages (specifically the ones flipboard opens) to open in dark read mode. I have the setting activated in bromite browser and it works there, but still getting non dark pages via flipboard. any clues?

w.
[Android Software Development] whatsisnametake2:
ok on further inspection, this setup is mucking up access to quite a few things including my google account management. what is the correct way to revert back to the stock webview?
[Android Software Development] temporarium:
Yes, you do. However, you're "hosting" others' open source projects, and monetizing on that. Something's not right there...
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
The only code we add to those modules is an entirely opt-out function to launch the correct download page so the use may, at their leisure, download updates for their modules. We don't inject ads or anything else for that matter.

And those module, the API behind it, and the website are not free for us to host. Between bandwidth, server, and security costs we barely break even most months. We see 2-3TB of transfer a month, and upwards of 21M users a month during peak season. None of that is cheap for us.

Unless, of course, you're suggesting we remove ads from the website entirely. But then again, that's what you want, isn't it? Something for nothing.

You are, of course, free to use your own alternatives. But do not come here and crap on our work because you don't like the way we do it.

That is all we have to say on the subject. Thanks for reading.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
A simple uninstall should do just fine, but you may have to manually update the WebView via the play store afterwards.
[Android Software Development] whatsisnametake2:
by uninstall do you mean "remove" the module from magisk and reboot?
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Correct
[Android Software Development] whatsisnametake2:
great cheers. I wish there was a way to have a webview that does dark read.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Dark mode isn't a perfect science so I wouldn't hold my breath 😁
[Android Software Development] nacos:
The Webview Manager version downloaded from the suggested repository above installed without errors however, surprisingly, it installed an older version of Bromite System webview . I needed to download the latest version from F-Droid.

Thanks for your prompt assistance!
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Yeah, it's a server side bug our systems administrator is looking into.
[Android Software Development] TiTiB:
Does the 'Compatibility' portion from Magisk Manager still hold true? Particularly the statement, "OneUl users: make sure Secure Folder Is disabled before installing."

Is there new info concerning OneUI users?
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Yes. Dual profiles are not reliably supported and likely never will be.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Been resolved for awhile now, can you recheck if you haven't already?
[Android Software Development] nacos:
Both, good AND bad news: I've just reinstalled Bromite WebView using the latest WebView Manager and although the app intalled without problems (which wasn't really a version update but rather just a confirmation that the manager is now installing the latest version correctly), I believe this version somehow interferes with Magisk's internal hiding mechanism (still on Magisk v.23). I'm saying this because with this new version four (4) banking apps I have installed just stopped working (all of them). As soon as I've restored the previous app + data using Titanium Backup all four banking apps started working again. Please look into this.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Install the WebView APK in /sdcard/WebViewManager/apks, this just means the boot script that installs it as an user app on top of the system app failed to run and as a result the WebView is no longer accessible to apps on the DenyList/Hide list
[Android Software Development] nacos:
In other words I should install the webview apk version just as a regular apk (on top of the existing system app)?

Another thing, I'm trying to download the zip version of webview manager from your website and I just can't. The downloads either end up with a weird string of characters or it just simply doesn't download.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Works fine here. Make sure you're not using an ad blocker or something.

Also I recommend this instead:

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It will always download the latest
[Android Software Development] nacos:
Installing the apk version on top of the existing system app works temporarily - until after next reboot. In other words, for the banking apps to work, I would have to reinstall the WebView apk after each and every reboot - not the expected behaviour. I'm now on Magisk v.24.1

Edit (Jan.29.2022): The apk needs to be reinstalled, on top of the (same) system app, a couple of times, but eventually it sticks.
[Android Software Development] nacos:
Gotnit

Got it! Thanks!
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[Android Software Development] Aushilfsarnie:
Hi all, I'm trying to change webview under development options but bromite is not showing there. When the manager is enabled, only bromite is shown there and I can't switch to android webview anymore. How do I make it so that I can switch between Android, Bromite (and Chromium) under the development options? Thanks in advance!
[Android Software Development] AlreadyFree:
I'm on Android 10 & Magisk 20.4. Trying to install Bromite using the latest version of Webview Manager recognizes my internet connection but fails to download the Bromite files. Downloading them manually and putting them in the "root/webview manager" folder seems to cure that but then the install fails with a Verification Error. I don't know what it's trying to verify or why the module won't even run at all without am internet connection. But then doesn't even work with an internet connection.

Luckily for me I still have a backup copy of Webview Switcher 7.2.6. It still installs smoothly and without hassle. I don't understand why all traces of this version were scoured from the internet despite it obviously still being useful to some people. I also don't know why 2 previous versions of Webview Manager are archived (and nothing prior) yet upon attempted installation it checks to determine the current version and refused to even try to work at all unless you download the most recent version (why bother archiving previous versions at all if it's impossible to roll back to a previously working version?).

I'm just happy I had a backup copy of Webview Switcher so I'm not scrambling for an alternative way to install Bromite Webview. I just hope it still works in the future when I finally have to update Android (and maybe Magisk too, jeez!).
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[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Previous versions are not supported as we simply don't have the resources to continue supporting them.

That being said, effective today, all previous versions are no longer available for download. If the current version fails to install for you still, head on over to our telegram group and provide logs so we can assist you further (link is in the OP).
[Android Software Development] AlreadyFree:
You don't have to support old versions but why make it impossible to use them (or make them completely unavailable altogether)? Meanwhile you're maintaining a Magisk module repo for people who don't want to update to the latest (& inferior) version of that. Strange.

I'll just stick with the old version of Webview Switcher I have that already works. It's easier than trying to help you reinvent the wheel in the shape of a square for no good reason. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] ledd988:
Download of Bromite browser and Bromite webview keeps failing. I tried at least ten times. I can download both browser and webview from https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases in regular browser without any issues... How can I use files I downloaded with module. Where to put them on the phone so module use them instead of continuously trying to download them and failing.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Simple. If we provide them, people expect us to support them.

Nonetheless, you are free to do you, but if you want to help us troubleshoot in the future, we'll be happy to assist.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Can you please join https://t.me/androidacy_discussions? I'd like to troubleshoot this and there's some steps we can take that would be faster on Telegram.
[Android Software Development] ledd988:
I am in telegram group. I figured it out myself thank you. I put the files in /storage/emulated/0/WebviewManager/apks/ and renamed them to BromiteBrowser.apk and BromiteWebview.apk and module used those instend of downloading them.
[Android Software Development] HackT3k:
Could not download the WebView module, not from the Web, not from the Fox application.

Anyone face the same issue??

"An unexpected error occured. Please try again later." message is displayed.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
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[Android Software Development] Shihabus Sakib Rad:
Could you provide the link of this version?

It used to be a smooth installation. Now It can't detect volume key.

Also, new version removed offline install, So that users can enjoy the slow download.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Slow downloads exist mainly to ensure adequate bandwidth for everyone.

At any rate downloads are only capped at 1 megabytes per second, and most apks are 67-80mb - meaning you're only waiting a minute and a half. This limit will be raised in a future API release.

Also we're aware of the volume key issue but we're unsure exactly why it's so inconsistent. If you could drop us a line on Telegram, we'd be happy to troubleshoot further!
[Android Software Development] Shihabus Sakib Rad:
For anyone having trouble with this module like i have...You can try LSPosed module AnyWebView. It works great on my phone (Lineage OS). I can switch WebView whenever necessary through developer options
[Android Software Development] tay200k:
Just installed from fox's mmm, I think I have it setup right. I got bromite webview selected in dev options and disabled google web view along with bromite browser as I use vivaldi. A simple how to would be good I couldn't find anything about setting it up through fox's. (OnePlus 8t oxygen os12)
[Android Software Development] nacos:
The latest Bromite Webview manager allows you to install Bromite WebView as a system app, without uninstalling or disabling existing Android WebView. Both can be present in a system at the same time and you can select whichever WebView you want under Developer Options > WebView Implementation.

The WebView Manager is somewhat finicky - Yes/No options can be made during the installation, through the volume keys. In the end, the most important aspect is to choose installing Bromite WebView when presented with the option. Whether you also install a browser is not important. There is no UI for the WebView itself. Once installed successfully, reboot then go to Developer Options and choose Bromite WebView. That's it. 😁

Later updates (from F-Droid or other alternative Stores) do NOT necessarily require the same steps - rather they can be installed as any other updates.

The zip file of Bromite System WebView can also be downloaded from GitHub and installed through Magisk (the initial set-up).

If, at a later time, you chose to uninstall it, you need to go through the same process in Bromite WebView Manager but, this time you need to choose "No" when presented with the option of installing the system webview.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
We had a knowledgebase but somewhere in a server transfer in a long ago era, goblins seem to have devoured it.

I'll mention prioritizing reinstating this to our website team, though, thanks for the feedback!
[Android Software Development] wind0zer:
Wow AnyWebView just works. Webview Manager has gone awol since at least one year. If you're lucky enough to manage to download it, it wont work. Good to find an alternative.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Reporting bugs to us instead of just complaining on XDA works wonders, just saying ;)
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
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[Android Software Development] Isabelinc:
Hi, is your API is down? When I tried to do an offline install through instructions from 2021 on this page, it didn't work. Also does disabling this module in magisk (so that I don't have too many modules always running) also remove bromite systemwebview? I'm on an AOSP 11 based rom btw
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
An in-development version of WebView Manager was accidentally released due to a misconfiguration. Please redownload it if you've downloaded any time in the past 2-3 days.

Besides that v10 removed offline support for the most part, but in development v11 has readded back reworked support via configuration.
[Android Software Development] applyscience:
wish the devoper would host the latest updates on any other repo besides androcity.

They're more focused on trackers, ads and monetization then their actual service, to a point it ruins any appeal to want to deal with them.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
I apologize that you feel that way, but it is our module and therefore makes sense to be exclusive to our repo. If you have any specific feedback, we're all ears, but the monetization aspect is necessary to pay our staff and run our infrastructure.
[Android Software Development] applyscience:
So I just tried to convince a repo change for a module thats actually a proprietary offering from the very same repo.

Well thats embarrassing. Guess I will have eggs for breakfast, seeing as its all over my face.

Thank you for the much needed reality check
[Android Software Development] xerel89:
Website is down on bromite but on Firefox is normally working, what I make wrong?
[Android Software Development] TheShanMan:
@androidacy I installed this module successfully, but after rebooting, Chrome is still present and the webview page in dev options still shows only Chrome and (disabled) android webview. I see bromite and the bromite webview listed in apps. Can anything be done to get this working? Anything I can do to troubleshoot? I have an old HTC 10 running Oreo 8.0 and the version of webview manager is 10 (guess 11 isn't out still). I've used magisk modules to debloat and degoogle everything else. Chrome (as webview) is the one remaining piece of the puzzle. Any help on this would be appreciated!
[Android Software Development] tay200k:
Not working on android 13 custom rom's for oneplus 8T. bromite WebView installs but doesn't show up in WebView selection in dev options.

I know its not a very detailed report sorry.
[Android Software Development] TheShanMan:
@androidacy I discovered where it stores logs and it has some concerning errors there. Maybe that'll help solve the problem I'm running into? Log file attached.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
android 13 is not yet supported. Dev work on modules has been paused while the project lead took a break for mental health reasons but should be resuming soon.
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
That is strange. Can you still reproduce?
[Android Software Development] xerel89:
What do you mean with reproduce?

For me is not working this module, we need a fix update!
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
As in, if you visit our website now, do you still encounter the same issue?
[Android Software Development] xerel89:
No, I actually I use the android webview not yours...

I can not connect to the internet in chromium
[Android Software Development] TheShanMan:
Any ideas on the problem I'm having?
[Android Software Development] Gyalist:
So I downloaded Webview Manager 10.5.4 yesterday and again it didn't work. After a little bit of lateral thinking I managed to get it to install correctly.

These are the steps I took:

Downloaded Bromite browser and Bromite Webview v106.0.5249.163 directly from bromite.org

Renamed them to BromiteBrowser and BromiteWebView

Moved them to OnePlus 8T\Internal shared storage\WebviewManager\apks folder (this folder had been previously created by the earlier failed installation attempts).

Reinstalled Webview Manager module through Magisk

Rebooted then went to Developer options->WebView implementation and there was the radio button with Bromite System Webview as the default setting.

Hopefully this will be of some help to you all.
[Android Software Development] Gyalist:
https://xdaforums.com/t/magisk-module-webview-manager.3936964/page-33#post-87673027
[Android Software Development] GrayJack:
As for me - i've got tired with numerous fails of this module. So I installed LSPosed and added AnyWebView module into it. No problem at all in using nonofficial WebView after that!
[Android Software Development] androidacy:
Should be resolved, your post actually clued us into the bug.