Android Smart WebView

Android Smart WebView is a modern, open-source solution for building advanced hybrid Android apps. Effortlessly extend your app with plugins, native features, and a customizable UI. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, Smart WebView helps you bring your web content to life on Android with ease and flexibility.

Features

• Plugin Architecture: Easily extend app functionality with self-registering plugins.
• File Uploads & Camera Access: Support for file selection and direct camera capture in WebView.
• Push Notifications: Integrated Firebase Cloud Messaging.
• Google Analytics: Built-in analytics support.
• Custom UI Modes: Fullscreen and drawer layouts.
• Location & Permissions: Access device GPS/location and manage permissions.
• Content Sharing: Receive and handle shared content from other apps.
• Downloads & Printing: Handle file downloads and print web content.
• Modern WebView: Secure, up-to-date, and highly configurable.

Plugin Support (v7.1+)

Smart WebView now supports a powerful plugin system, allowing you to add new features and integrations with minimal effort. Plugins can be enabled, disabled, or customized to fit your app's needs. Here are some of the available plugins:

• Plugin Architecture: Learn how the plugin system works and how to integrate plugins.
• Creating Plugins: Guide to building your own custom plugins.
• Playground: Test and experiment with plugins in a sandboxed environment.
• Toast: Show native Android toast messages from your web content.
• Admob: Integrate Google AdMob ads into your app.
• Google Auth: Add Google authentication for seamless sign-in.
• QR & Barcode Reader: Scan QR codes and barcodes directly from your app.
• Biometric Auth: Enable fingerprint or face authentication.
• Image Compression: Compress images before uploading for better performance.
• CSS Injection: Dynamically inject custom CSS into your web pages.
• Payment Gateway: Integrate payment solutions for in-app purchases.

You can find more details and usage examples in the Plugin Documentation.

Quick Start

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mgks/Android-SmartWebView.git

2. Open in Android Studio:
   • File > Open > Select the project folder
3. Add your google-services.json (if using Firebase services).
4. Build & Run:
   • Build > Clean Project then Build > Rebuild Project

Basic Configuration

• Set Main URL:
  • Edit ASWV_APP_URL in SmartWebView.java to set your app's default web address.
• Toggle Features:
  • Enable/disable features (file upload, camera, location, etc.) by setting the corresponding ASWP_* variables in SmartWebView.java.
• Permissions:
  • Adjust required permissions in AndroidManifest.xml based on your app's needs (e.g., INTERNET, CAMERA, LOCATION).
• Plugins:
  • Add or remove plugins in the plugins/ directory and register them in your code. See Plugin Architecture.

Documentation

• Getting Started
• Configuration
• Customization
• Plugin Architecture
• Playground
• FAQ & Troubleshooting
• Contributing
• License

Contributing & Support

• Found a bug or want to contribute? Open an issue or create a pull request.
• Support the project via GitHub Sponsors.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

For new developers: Programming can be challenging at times, but with practice and persistence, you can develop the skills to create amazing things. The beauty of programming is that it empowers you to bring your ideas to life and create your own world. Keep exploring & experimenting, and all the best for your next project!