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Open Woroc opened this issue 11 months ago • 0 comments

Your app currently allows unencrypted HTTP traffic (like sending postcards instead of sealed letters). Not great for security!

In your AndroidManifest.xml, change this:

android:usesCleartextTraffic="true"  

to:

android:usesCleartextTraffic="false"  

Why? This forces HTTPS. If you really need HTTP (like for a local server), only allow it for specific addresses – don’t leave the door wide open!


2. Links Sneaking Out the Back 🕵️

What's happening?
When users click links, they’re kicked out to Chrome/Safari.

Keep navigation in-house:
Add this to your MainActivity.kt to make links stay within your app’s WebView:

webView.webViewClient = WebViewClient() // 

No more escape routes your app keeps control.

3. The Silent Crash 💥

Uh-oh:
If the index.html file goes missing, the app crashes without a warning. Users will be confused!

Wrap your WebView load in a safety net:

try {
    webView.loadUrl("file:///android_asset/index.html")
} catch (e: Exception) {
    Toast.makeText(this, "Oops! Content didn’t load.", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
}

Now users get a friendly heads-up instead of a crash.


4. Back Button Betrayal 🔙

Annoyance:
Tapping "back" closes the app even if there’s web history. Feels abrupt!

Fixed it:
Add this to MainActivity.kt:

override fun onBackPressed() {
    if (webView.canGoBack()) {
        webView.goBack() // Let users backtrack in the WebView
    } else {
        super.onBackPressed() // Exit gracefully if no history
    }
}

Makes navigation feel natural.


5. Library Shelf Dusting 📚

Old books alert:
Some of your app’s dependencies are outdated. Time for a refresh!

Update your build.gradle to use the latest tools:

dependencies {
    implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.7.0'         // Fresh like new paint
    implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.11.0' // Modern UI components
    // ... (other updated versions)
}

Newer libraries = fewer bugs + cooler features.


6. WebView Fort Knox Mode 🛡️

Security tweaks:
Your WebView is a bit too trusting. Let’s tighten security:

val settings = webView.settings
settings.javaScriptEnabled = true  // Only if you need JS!
settings.allowFileAccess = false   // No peeking into device files

Like locking the drawers you don’t use.

Woroc avatar Jan 30 '25 05:01 Woroc