[MAGISK] [MODULE] Webview Manager

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androidacy

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Welcome to the XDA home of Webview Manager by Androidacy

Read about it on our blog:​

What is this?

This magisk module allows to install several webviews and browsers, replacing the stock one with more privacy friendly/better performing browser and/or webview. By default this module will install Bromite.

Can I use older versions?​

No.

Why use different webview or default browser?

These webviews are de-googled or more privacy friendly, or just more updated, or better optimized. Because it's better than Google or AOSP webview.

Why not other methods?

These usually involve directly modifying system and are less versatile and more incompatible. In addition, thanks to auto updates and dynamic system detection, you know you get the right files without extra bloat.

Systemful install

Systemful install is not supported and we currenly have no plans to change that.

Configuration

Configuration is done during install, thanks to @Zackptg5 magnificent Volume-Keys selector with a touch of our own spice.

Getting support

Zip /sdcard/WebviewManager/logs, and send along with detailed description of the issue including device name, ROM, and Android version.

Links

Website and blog is at https://www.androidacy.com
Donations are here
Beta/alphas: no longer available, due to an improved QA process.
ZIPs: click me
Telegram: Androidacy Discussions
Discord: Available to Patrons. See our donation link above.
 
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gorillus

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Not sure, if this is relates to your module. I installed the module, but in developer settings, where I can choose the webview engine, bromite is greyed and it is written, it is not active for the user "me"... What should I do? I am on Linage for MicroG 15.1
 
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pbanj

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doesnt seem to work on pixels. i think it is because the package name for webview is different on them.
 
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clcombs262

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Not sure, if this is relates to your module. I installed the module, but in developer settings, where I can choose the webview engine, bromite is greyed and it is written, it is not active for the user "me"... What should I do? I am on Linage for MicroG 15.1
disable chrome

It's a preferred webview package and will be used no matter what if installed
 

DvineLord

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anyway to exclude the actual bromite webview from the zip and script it detect architecture and download correct version and install as system since the filesize is awfully large 150mb+!? i guess that'd make it only work in magisk manager and not twrp flash.
 

gorillus

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disable chrome

It's a preferred webview package and will be used no matter what if installed

Well it was kind of the opposite. I disabled the default webview (Lineage OS) and installed the Bromite Module afterwards. Now I re-enabled webview, which was no longer the default, but Bromite. So it works, if you don't disable default webview, because Bromite is a replacement. Never had chrome installed btw.
 

JohnWrick

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Problem is the version is kept anonymous.

So there is no easier way to find what version of Bromite u r flashing.

No details in Magisk module, nothing.

I mean, I know u can't keep the browser up-to-date, but that doesn't mean, u need to hide it too. It dumb thing to do.
 

clcombs262

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Problem is the version is kept anonymous.

So there is no easier way to find what version of Bromite u r flashing.

No details in Magisk module, nothing.

I mean, I know u can't keep the browser up-to-date, but that doesn't mean, u need to hide it too. It dumb thing to do.
We don't hide anything; the app version is easily found under app info

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clcombs262

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anyway to exclude the actual bromite webview from the zip and script it detect architecture and download correct version and install as system since the filesize is awfully large 150mb+!? i guess that'd make it only work in magisk manager and not twrp flash.
It was chosen to do it this way because the last attempted way broke versions 1.4-2.0, we just aimed for a stable version

Thanks for the feedback though, we'll definitely consider it in v3.0

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Doom Slayer

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Weird, I installed this module on Xz premium (stock pie) but it's not showing in selection of webviews, in developer settings ,not there at all.
I use Google-free Chinese version with NanoDroid installed.

I don't think it's module problem, it appears in list of system apps,but system doesn't recognise it as Webview.
Edit: just tried to push apk into system, results are the same.

Theoretically if I repack apk with the same name as android Webview maybe system will recognise it.
 
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tecnicaemail

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Good evening, first friend, excuse my English, I use Google translator! I installed on my Xiaomi S2 Android 9 Miui10 and everything OK. Only application that gave bad was OLX. Reminding friends that I installed Magisk and used the Titanium backup to freeze the Google View.
 

skymera

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Not working on the few AOSP / LOS ROMs for the OnePlus 3 I've tried.
Module installs but there's no Bromite webview under developer options
 

JohnWrick

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Anyway I have to uinstall it because I couldn't open Gmail and other apps behaved bad, i.e exit itself.

Waited few days, rebooted but nothing worked.

Device: 1+5, Magisk, Twrp, Oxygen Os Latest
 

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    Welcome to the XDA home of Webview Manager by Androidacy

    Read about it on our blog:​

    What is this?

    This magisk module allows to install several webviews and browsers, replacing the stock one with more privacy friendly/better performing browser and/or webview. By default this module will install Bromite.

    Can I use older versions?​

    No.

    Why use different webview or default browser?

    These webviews are de-googled or more privacy friendly, or just more updated, or better optimized. Because it's better than Google or AOSP webview.

    Why not other methods?

    These usually involve directly modifying system and are less versatile and more incompatible. In addition, thanks to auto updates and dynamic system detection, you know you get the right files without extra bloat.

    Systemful install

    Systemful install is not supported and we currenly have no plans to change that.

    Configuration

    Configuration is done during install, thanks to @Zackptg5 magnificent Volume-Keys selector with a touch of our own spice.

    Getting support

    Zip /sdcard/WebviewManager/logs, and send along with detailed description of the issue including device name, ROM, and Android version.

    Links

    Website and blog is at https://www.androidacy.com
    Donations are here
    Beta/alphas: no longer available, due to an improved QA process.
    ZIPs: click me
    Telegram: Androidacy Discussions
    Discord: Available to Patrons. See our donation link above.
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    Ok guys sorry I haven't logged in for awhile, been kinda busy
    The short of it is that as far as I know currently, no other webview besides Google supports Q. In addition, the way webview is handled changed on Q

    So although there have been updates, none have made it to stable because I'd like to tackle Q compatibility in the next release. However, if no upstream support is added by end of year I'll push current fixes anyway

    In addition to the poster who is complaining about "all devices" -if you read the README (which actually I need to update with the status of Q)* it specify only 7.0-9.0 ROMs are supported

    However if you really want to see support for your device enhanced, you really need to join my telegram group, https://t.me/inlmagisk so I can get feedback and provide betas

    So yeah. Been a little busy lately with life, and waiting on upstream support. Not dead yet ;)

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    It's back in the repository, now with official support from the Bromite team!!
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    We're excited to be releasing version 3.1

    Sorry for the massive bug introduced in v3.0 but 3.1 is confirmed working on AOSP, RR, LOS, and OOS (needs testing). For some reason, appropriate directory was not getting copied over

    Changelog:
    • Fixed installer and boot scripts (finally!)
    • Reduced file size by downloading external resources separate
    • Attempt to support more webview installation scenarios
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    New stable release of bromitewebview!


    Available on magisk manager repo

    Telegram: https://t.me/inlmagisk

    Subscribe: https://t.me/bromitewebview

    Discord: https://discord.gg/gTnDxQ6

    If you like my work and want it to continue, donate at: https://paypal.me/linuxandria

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    ---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:46 PM ----------

    Thanks, @the_Pan, however this still installs newest webview as it installs the newest release from their github repo in the setup script. So the resulting Bromite System WebView is 79.0.3945.139 even with your version.

    I will try to manually change `unity_install.sh` to `URL=https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/download/78.0.3904.63/${ARCH}_SystemWebView.apk` and see whether that helps with currently broken version.

    Do you have any specific site where you download older releases of magisk modules?
    Thanks!
    From now on older versions are available here:

    https://github.com/linuxandria/bromitewebview/releases

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    ---------- Post added at 01:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:47 PM ----------

    Changes for 4.4.1:

    Fix boot scripts

    Rework install logic

    Introduced better logging

    Lots of things I missed

    Final unity release, 5.0 will be MMT-ex

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