fixes your app needs in a more
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Some of your app’s dependencies are outdated.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.