7 ways to fix Android System WebView not updating

Android WebView is a system app that comes pre-installed on  Android phones . It helps third-party applications to display the browser content in-app. This is very important, so you should keep it updated. Sometimes you will encounter an error that does not update the application effectively, so let's learn how to fix this error!

1. Reboot the phone

The easiest way to help solve phone problems   that you can think of is to restart your phone. This will make it easier for you to fix the error and update.

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2. Turn off Bluetooth

While it doesn't have much to do with app installation, some Android users have   reported that when it turns off  Bluetooth  , updating apps becomes a lot easier.

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3. Return the application to the original version

Of course, you can't completely uninstall the Android Webview System app, but you can uninstall its update to fix this.

You need to open Play Store> Type search for Android System WebView> Select Uninstall> Select Update. Then you restart the device and update the application again.

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4. Clear data and cache on Play Store

Clearing data and cache on Play Store is also a simple way to help you fix the above error.

To proceed with clearing data and cache on Play Store, open Settings> Select Apps and notifications> Select Play Store (Google Play Store).

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Select Storage> Select Clear data or Clear storage.

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Once you've completed the above steps, simply reboot your phone and try updating Android Webview System again.

5. Clear data and application cache

The steps to clear data and cache of the app are similar to performing with Play Store.

Open Settings> Choose Apps & notifications> Select Android System WebView> Select Storage> Select Clear data or Clear storage.

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6. Bring CH Play back to the original version

A simple but also extremely effective way is to bring CH Play back to its original version.

To do this, you need to open Settings> Select Apps and notifications (Apps & notifications)> Select Play Store (Google Play Store).

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Select the 3-dot icon in the right corner> Select Uninstall updates

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Then reboot the phone, wait about 5 minutes for it to automatically update Play Store, and finally try updating Android Webview System again.

7. Stop updating other applications

If you are updating Android Webview System side by side with other applications, you need to stop updating those apps.

To stop updating apps, open Play Store> Select the 3 horizontal bar icon in the left corner> Select My apps & games (My apps & games).

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The screen will show the currently updating applications, you can press the X next to those applications or select Stop.

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Jessica Tanner

Update 24 February 2021