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	~~== WebView Introduction ==~~		{{Migrating\|https://smartpossdk.gitbook.io/cloudpossdk/faq/firmware/update-pos-webview}}
	WebView is a crucial system component in Android that allows embedding and displaying HTML content within applications. It utilizes the Blink engine from Chrome, offering a seamless integration of web content in native apps.
	~~=== Main Functions ===~~
	* '''Content Display:''' Loads and shows HTML, CSS, and JavaScript content.
	* '''Web Elements Support:''' Handles images, videos, audio, tables, forms, and more.
	* '''Interactivity:''' Offers APIs for JavaScript and Java interaction.
	* '''Caching:''' Improves speed and user experience by caching content and data.
	~~=== Importance in Android Apps ===~~
	* Used extensively in e-commerce, social networking, and news apps.
	* Enhances user experience by providing a unified interface.
	* Simplifies updates and maintenance through server-side changes.
	* Allows reuse of existing web technology stacks.
	~~=== Common Usage Scenarios ===~~
	* '''In-app Browsing:''' Offers in-app website content display.
	* '''Hybrid Apps:''' Combines native functionality with web content.
	* '''Single-Page Applications (SPA):''' Enables fast-loading, interactive SPAs within WebView.
	* '''Widgets:''' Displays dynamic content in home screen widgets.
	~~=== Conclusion ===~~
	~~WebView is a flexible and powerful tool in Android development, suitable for a variety of use cases and enhancing the capabilities of mobile applications.~~

	~~== Creating and Displaying a WebView ==~~
	~~# '''WebView Object Creation:'''~~
	~~#* Instantiate a new WebView object and set its layout parameters to fill the screen.~~
	~~# '''Loading a URL:'''~~
	~~#* Use the ''''loadUrl()'''' method to load a specified URL into the WebView.~~
	~~# '''Adding to Layout:'''~~
	~~#* Add the WebView object to your application's layout.~~
	~~<syntaxhighlight lang="java">~~
	~~// Create a new WebView object~~
	~~WebView webView = new WebView(this);~~

	~~// Set the layout parameters for the WebView~~
	~~webView.setLayoutParams(new ViewGroup.LayoutParams(ViewGroup.LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT,~~
	~~ViewGroup.LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT));~~

	~~// Load the specified URL into the WebView~~
	~~webView.loadUrl("https://www.example.com");~~

	~~// Add the WebView to the layout~~
	~~((ViewGroup) findViewById(R.id.activity_main)).addView(webView);~~
	~~</syntaxhighlight>~~
	~~== Handling JavaScript Events ==~~
	~~# '''Setting a WebViewClient:'''~~
	~~#* Assign a new WebViewClient instance to the WebView.~~
	~~#* Override ''''shouldOverrideUrlLoading()'''' to manage URL navigation events.~~
	~~# '''Setting a WebChromeClient:'''~~
	~~#* Assign a new WebChromeClient instance for additional interactive events, like handling JavaScript dialog boxes within the webpage.~~
	~~<syntaxhighlight lang="java">~~
	~~webView.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient()~~ {
	~~@Override~~
	~~public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, String url)~~ {
	~~// Handle URL navigation events here~~
	~~return super.shouldOverrideUrlLoading(view, url);~~
	}
	~~});~~

	~~webView.setWebChromeClient(new WebChromeClient());~~
	~~</syntaxhighlight>~~
	~~=== Additional Considerations ===~~
	* '''Advanced Functionality:''' Depending on project needs, you might implement features to handle network errors, caching, and more complex web content interactions.
	~~== Upgrading System WebView ==~~
	~~# '''System Signature Requirement:'''~~
	~~#* Upgrading to a higher version of WebView requires the installation of a WebView version signed by the system.~~
	~~# '''Customer Preferences:'''~~
	~~#* Customers can provide their preferred WebView versions for review and signing. These versions can be downloaded from [~~https://~~developers~~.~~google~~.~~com~~/~~android~~/~~guides~~/~~webview the Google Developer website].~~
	~~#* Alternatively, customers can select from several signed versions offered by the provider for installation.~~
	~~# '''Considerations and Risks'''~~
	~~#* '''System Modification:''' Updating the system WebView involves altering the device's operating system, which carries risks and may void warranties.~~
	~~#* '''Compatibility with Android OS:''' The version of the system WebView depends on the Android OS version on the POS. Older devices might not support the latest WebView versions.~~
	~~# '''Alternative Approach: Third~~-~~Party WebView Libraries'''~~
	~~#* '''Using Libraries like Crosswalk:''' These libraries come with their own WebView component, offering more control over the WebView version in your app.~~
	~~#* '''Advantages:''' Bypasses system WebView limitations.~~
	~~#* '''Trade~~-~~offs:''' May increase app size and introduce potential stability issues.~~
	~~== WebView Version Compatibility Across Different Models ==~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	\|-
	~~! Model!! Default version~~
	\|-
	~~\| Q2 Android 6 \|\| 74.0.3729.186~~
	\|-
	~~\| Q2 Android 7 \|\| 74.0.3729.186~~
	\|-
	~~\| Q2 Android 12 \|\| 95.0.4638.74~~
	\|-
	~~\| Q3 Android 7\|\|74.0.3729.186~~
	\|}

	~~== Available WebView Versions ==~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	\|-
	~~! Download URL!! Version!!Android requirement~~
	\|-
	~~\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| Android version >=6~~
	\|-
	~~\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_119.0.6045.134-60451...-q1_releasekey.apk WebView version 119 download] \|\| 119.0.6045.134 \|\| Android version >= 7~~
	\|}

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Mahong: /* Avaliable WebView versions */

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	~~\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk WebView version 102 download] \|\| 102.0.5005.96 \|\| Android version < 12~~		\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| Android >=6
	\|-
	\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| ~~None~~
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	\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_119.0.6045.134-60451...-q1_releasekey.apk WebView version 119 download] \|\| 119.0.6045.134 \|\| Android version >= 7		\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_119.0.6045.134-60451...-q1_releasekey.apk WebView version 119 download] \|\| 119.0.6045.134 \|\| Android version >= 7
	\|}		\|}

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	\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk WebView version ~~106~~ download] \|\| 102.0.5005.96 \|\| Android version < 12		\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk WebView version 102 download] \|\| 102.0.5005.96 \|\| Android version < 12
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	\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| None		\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| None

Mahong at 02:45, 29 November 2023

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	== Avaliable WebView versions ==		== Avaliable WebView versions ==

	[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk ~~webview~~ version 106 download]		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Download URL!! Version!!Android requirement
			\|-
			\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 102.0.5005.96 \|\| Android version < 12
			\|-
			\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk WebView version 106 download] \|\| 106.0.5249.126 \|\| None
			\|-
			\| [http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_119.0.6045.134-60451...-q1_releasekey.apk WebView version 119 download] \|\| 119.0.6045.134 \|\| Android version >= 7
			\|}

Mahong: /* Avaliable WebView versions */

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	== Avaliable WebView versions ==		== Avaliable WebView versions ==
	~~[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/webview/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk webview version 102 download]~~

	[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk webview version 106 download]		[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk webview version 106 download]

Mahong: /* Avaliable WebView versions */

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	[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/webview/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk webview version 102 download]		[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/webview/com.android.webview_102.0.5005.96-q2_releasekey.apk webview version 102 download]

	[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.72-~~Q2_D22_release~~.apk webview version 106 download]		[http://ftp.wizarpos.com/advanceSDK/com.android.webview_106.0.5249.126-q1_re....apk webview version 106 download]

Mahong: /* WebView versions in different model */

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	\| Q2 Android 12 \|\| 95.0.4638.74		\| Q2 Android 12 \|\| 95.0.4638.74
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q3 \|\|74.0.3729.186		\| Q3 Android 7\|\|74.0.3729.186
	\|}		\|}

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	! Model!! Default version		! Model!! Default version
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q2 Android 6 \|\| 74.0.3729.~~286~~		\| Q2 Android 6 \|\| 74.0.3729.186
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q2 Android 7 \|\|		\| Q2 Android 7 \|\| 74.0.3729.186
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q2 Android 12 \|\| 95.0.4638.74		\| Q2 Android 12 \|\| 95.0.4638.74
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q3 \|\|74.0.3729.~~286~~		\| Q3 \|\|74.0.3729.186
	\|}		\|}