Create Web Browser Android Application Using Android Studio

Abubackkar Shithik

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Android Android StudioWeb Browser Android Application

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A C5y ago
Hi, if I wanted a browser that doesn't load pages or anything at all but still can be set as default browser, how should your code be modified to do that? It's for learning purposes.
Prosper Gunner6y ago
Greetings Abubackkar. my webView, PDF files downloaded from sites which require you to log in, do not open after downloading them, but those downloaded otherwise will always open. Please why is that?
- Abubackkar Shithik6y ago
  Make a condition of download page like if you downloaded before ==true then show toast message if download == false show download page for more information mail me [email protected]
Pedro Nac6y ago
Hello Abubackka, thanks for you tutorial. I would like to set up a defaut url to be open. How do I do ? An dI would like as well to be able to download files from the web. Best regards.
- Abubackkar Shithik6y ago
  In webview give specific url to load. And for download the files I will give you specific code connect with me on [email protected]
SANDEEP KUMAR7y ago
Error: package android.support.v4.widget does not exist error: package android.support.v7.app does not exist error: method does not override or implement a method from a supertype error: cannot find symbol method onCreate(Bundle) error: cannot find symbol method setContentView(int) error: cannot find symbol method findViewById(int) error: cannot find symbol method findViewById(int) error: method does not override or implement a method from a supertype error: cannot find symbol method finish() uses or overrides a deprecated API. error show
- Abubackkar Shithik7y ago
  Kindly upgrade old import library to Androidx
SANDEEP KUMAR7y ago
Not useful show more errors
sagir atac7y ago
Thanks for yor this project ,but the problem is upload and download not active how can solve this problem
- Abubackkar Shithik7y ago
  Contact me on [email protected]
Ryan Tse8y ago
That's awesome,thank u guys,it's helpful

Introduction

Android is one of the most popular operating systems for mobiles. In this article, I will show you how to create a Web Browser Android application using Android Studio.

Requirements

Android Studio version 2.3.3
Little bit XML and JAVA knowledge.
Android Emulator (or) Android mobile
Download link (Android Studio)

Steps to be followed

Follow these steps to create a web Browser Android application using Android Studio. I have included the source code above.

Step 1

Open Android Studio and start a New Android Studio Project.

Step 2

You can choose your application name and choose where your project is stored. If you wish to use C++ for coding the project, mark the "Include C++ support", and click the "Next" button.

Now, select the version of Android and select the target Android devices.

Step 3

Now, add the activity and click the "Next" button.

Add activity name and click "Finish".

Step 4

Go to activity_main.xml, This XML file contains the designing code for the app.

The XML code is given below.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<android.support.constraint.ConstraintLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
tools:context="abu.webview.MainActivity">
<android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout
android:id="@+id/swipe"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent">
<WebView
android:id="@+id/webView"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>
</android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout>
</android.support.constraint.ConstraintLayout>

Step 5

We need to make network requests. So, add internet permissions in the AndroidManifest.xml file.

The AndroidManifest.xml code is given below.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="abu.webview">
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
<application
android:allowBackup="true"
android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="@string/app_name"
android:roundIcon="@mipmap/ic_launcher_round"
android:supportsRtl="true"
android:theme="@style/AppTheme">
<activity android:name=".MainActivity">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>

Step 6

Go to the app, right-click “Directory path”, then click on the path and add a new folder named “Assets” in the main folder. The below template shows how to add an error file. I have attached an error file.

Step 7

Go to Main Activity.java. This Java program is the back-end language for Android.

The Java code is given below.

package abu.webview;
import android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout;
import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.webkit.WebView;
import android.webkit.WebViewClient;
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
WebView webView;
SwipeRefreshLayout swipe;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
swipe = (SwipeRefreshLayout)findViewById(R.id.swipe);
swipe.setOnRefreshListener(new SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {
@Override
public void onRefresh() {
WebAction();
}
});
WebAction();
}
public void WebAction(){
webView = (WebView) findViewById(R.id.webView);
webView.getSettings().setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
webView.getSettings().setAppCacheEnabled(true);
webView.loadUrl("https://www.google.com/");
swipe.setRefreshing(true);
webView.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient(){
public void onReceivedError(WebView view, int errorCode, String description, String failingUrl) {
webView.loadUrl("file:///android_assets/error.html");
}
public void onPageFinished(WebView view, String url) {
// do your stuff here
swipe.setRefreshing(false);
}
});
}
@Override
public void onBackPressed(){
if (webView.canGoBack()){
webView.goBack();
}else {
finish();
}
}
}