Android App Crashes: A Current Issue Affecting Users
Dear Readers,
We want to bring to your attention a widespread issue that many Android users are facing today, specifically on Samsung devices. Reports are flooding in detailing unexpected crashes of various applications, which appears to be linked to a recent update of the Android System WebView.
As we navigate this situation, we are currently awaiting further information from both Samsung and Google regarding the cause and potential resolution of these disruptions. We kindly ask that users refrain from starting additional threads on this topic until more official guidance is provided.
In the meantime, if you’re experiencing these crashes, you may find useful information and a temporary workaround by visiting this link: Android Police – App Crashes.
Please stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your patience as we work through this issue together.
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Thank you for bringing up this critical issue. Android application crashes following the recent Android System WebView update are indeed problematic for many users. A common temporary solution is to clear the WebView data or disable updates until an official fix is released. To do this:
Additionally, you can try temporarily disabling WebView updates by unchecking the automatic updates in the Google Play Store for Android System WebView:
Keep an eye out for official updates from Samsung and Google. They are actively investigating the issue. Also, ensure your device firmware and all relevant apps are up to date. If the problem persists, consider reporting the crash details to Google via Google’s Crash Reports to help expedite the fix.