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๐Ÿ“ฑ Ultimate Android WebView Wrapper

Android API Java License WebView Cross Platform Stars Forks Downloads Issues Last Commit

๐Ÿš€ Transform ANY website into a professional native Android app in minutes!

The most comprehensive, feature-rich, and production-ready WebView wrapper on GitHub

๐Ÿ“ฑ Download APK โ€ข ๐ŸŽฎ Live Demo โ€ข ๐Ÿ“– Quick Start โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฌ Community โ€ข โญ Star Us

Demo GIF

๐Ÿš€ Quick Setup - 60 Seconds

// 1. Change ONE line in AppConfig.java
public static final String TARGET_WEBSITE_URL = "https://yoursite.com";

// 2. Build & Run
./gradlew assembleDebug

That's it! Your website is now a native Android app! ๐Ÿ“ฑ


๐ŸŽฏ Why Choose This WebView Wrapper?

Transform your web application into a professional native Android app with zero compromises. This isn't just another WebView wrapper - it's a complete mobile app platform with enterprise-grade features.

๐Ÿ† What Makes Us Different

Feature This Project Basic WebView Cordova/PhoneGap
Auto Theme Adaptation โœ… Smart status bar sync โŒ Static colors โŒ No adaptation
Advanced Security โœ… Biometric + Network โš ๏ธ Basic โš ๏ธ Limited
File Management โœ… Background + Progress โŒ Basic โš ๏ธ Plugin required
External Links โœ… Chrome Custom Tabs โŒ Same WebView โŒ Same WebView
JavaScript Bridge โœ… Full native API โŒ Limited โœ… Plugin-based
Configuration โœ… One-line setup โŒ Complex โŒ XML configs
Modern Android โœ… 2025 standards โŒ Basic WebView โŒ Outdated

๐Ÿ“ฑ Cross-Platform Support

Building for both Android and iOS? We've got you covered!

Platform Repository Status Key Features
๐Ÿค– Android This Repository โœ… Active Auto-theme, Java, Material Design
๐ŸŽ iOS iOS WebView Wrapper โœ… Active Swift, Native iOS, WKWebView

Android iOS

๐ŸŽฏ Perfect Pair: Use both repositories to cover 99% of mobile users with consistent features and behavior across platforms!

๐Ÿ“Š Success Stories

"Converted our React web app to Android in 30 minutes. Status bar theming is incredible!"

โ€” Sarah Chen, Frontend Developer at TechCorp

"Finally, a WebView wrapper that doesn't suck. The JavaScript bridge saved us weeks of development."

โ€” Mike Rodriguez, Mobile Team Lead

"200k+ downloads on Play Store using this wrapper. Production-ready!"

โ€” Alex Kumar, Indie Developer

๐ŸŽ Perfect For

  • ๐ŸŒ PWA to Native - Convert Progressive Web Apps (iOS version available)
  • ๐Ÿข Enterprise Apps - Internal business applications with cross-platform support
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Content Apps - News, blogs, and media sites
  • ๐Ÿ›’ E-commerce - Shopping and marketplace apps
  • ๐Ÿ“š Educational - Learning management systems
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ SaaS Platforms - Web-based business tools
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Cross-Platform - Build for both Android & iOS with consistent features

โœจ Key Features

๐ŸŽฏ Single App Wrapper

  • Clean Interface - No browser UI, just your website
  • Host Validation - Only your domain loads in WebView
  • Custom Tabs - External links open in Chrome Custom Tabs
  • Splash Screen - Professional app launch experience
  • Error Handling - Clean error states with retry functionality

๐ŸŒ Modern WebView Features

  • 2025 Browser Standards support
  • JavaScript Enabled with modern APIs
  • Hardware Acceleration for smooth performance
  • Progress Indicators during loading
  • Full-Screen Support for videos and media

๐Ÿ”— JavaScript Bridge APIs

  • Device Information access
  • Toast Notifications
  • Device Vibration control
  • Clipboard Operations (copy/paste)
  • App & URL Launching
  • Feature Detection (camera, microphone, etc.)

๐Ÿ” Advanced Security Features

  • Biometric Authentication (fingerprint support)
  • Permission Management system
  • Network Security Config for HTTPS
  • Safe Browsing enabled

๐Ÿ“ File Management

  • File Upload/Download with progress tracking
  • Background Downloads using WorkManager
  • Download Notifications with progress
  • File Sharing capabilities
  • Scoped Storage compliance (Android 10+)

๐Ÿ“ฑ Device Integration

  • Camera & Microphone access for WebRTC
  • Geolocation API support
  • Media Playback Controls with system notifications
  • Browser Push Notifications
  • Audio Focus Management

๐ŸŽจ Modern UI/UX

  • Material Design interface
  • Bottom Navigation with floating action button
  • Dark/Light Theme support (auto)
  • Edge-to-Edge display
  • Responsive Design

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Architecture

Modular Components

  • WebViewManager - Core WebView configuration
  • JavaScriptBridge - Native-web communication
  • PermissionManager - Runtime permission handling
  • FileManager - File operations and downloads
  • BiometricManager - Fingerprint authentication
  • NotificationManager - System notifications
  • Background Services - Download and media services

Modern Android Features

  • WorkManager for background tasks
  • Notification Channels for categorized notifications
  • Biometric Prompt for secure authentication
  • FileProvider for secure file sharing
  • Service Workers support
  • WebView Debugging enabled in development

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Android 10.0 (API Level 29) or higher
  • Internet Permission for web browsing
  • Storage Permission for file downloads
  • Camera/Microphone permissions for WebRTC
  • Biometric Hardware for fingerprint authentication (optional)

๐Ÿš€ Quick Start

Step 1: Clone & Open

git clone https://github.com/MonsterTechnoGits/WebView-App.git
cd WebView-App
# Open in Android Studio or VS Code

Step 2: Configure Your Website

Edit app/src/main/java/com/monstertechno/webview/config/AppConfig.java:

// ๐ŸŽฏ ONLY CHANGE THIS LINE - Everything else is automatic!
public static final String TARGET_WEBSITE_URL = "https://your-awesome-site.com";

// โœจ Optional: Customize features
public static final boolean ENABLE_JAVASCRIPT_BRIDGE = true;
public static final boolean ENABLE_AUTO_THEME_ADAPTATION = true;
public static final boolean ENABLE_FILE_DOWNLOADS = true;
public static final boolean ENABLE_BIOMETRIC_AUTH = true;

Step 3: Build & Run

./gradlew assembleDebug
# Your APK is ready at app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk

๐ŸŽจ Using Local HTML Files

// For local assets (great for offline apps)
public static final String TARGET_WEBSITE_URL = "file:///android_asset/index.html";

๐Ÿ“ฑ Download

Pre-built APK

๐ŸŽฎ Live Demo

Try the demo features:

  • ๐ŸŽจ Theme Adaptation: Watch status bar change colors
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ JavaScript Bridge: Native device integration
  • ๐Ÿ”— Smart Links: External links in Custom Tabs
  • ๐Ÿ“ File Operations: Upload/download with progress
  • ๐Ÿ” Biometric Auth: Fingerprint security

๐Ÿงช Demo Features

The included demo page (demo.html) showcases:

  • โœ… Device information retrieval
  • โœ… App information access
  • โœ… Feature detection
  • โœ… Toast notifications
  • โœ… System notifications
  • โœ… Device vibration
  • โœ… Biometric authentication
  • โœ… File downloads
  • โœ… Text sharing
  • โœ… Clipboard operations
  • โœ… External app launching
  • โœ… Media playback controls

๐Ÿ”ง Configuration

WebView Settings

The app configures WebView with:

  • JavaScript enabled
  • DOM storage enabled
  • File access permissions
  • Mixed content compatibility
  • Safe browsing enabled
  • Modern user agent string
  • Hardware acceleration

Security Features

  • Network Security Config for HTTPS enforcement
  • Biometric authentication for sensitive operations
  • Permission-based access to device features
  • Secure file sharing with FileProvider

๐Ÿ“š JavaScript Bridge API

Available Methods

// Device Information
AndroidBridge.getDeviceInfo()
AndroidBridge.getAppInfo()
AndroidBridge.isFeatureSupported(feature)

// UI Interactions
AndroidBridge.showToast(message)
AndroidBridge.showNotification(title, message, iconUrl)
AndroidBridge.vibrate(milliseconds)

// Authentication
AndroidBridge.authenticateFingerprint(callback)

// File Operations
AndroidBridge.downloadFile(url, filename)
AndroidBridge.shareText(text)
AndroidBridge.shareFile(filePath)

// Clipboard
AndroidBridge.setClipboard(text)
AndroidBridge.getClipboard()

// External Apps
AndroidBridge.openUrl(url)
AndroidBridge.openExternalApp(packageName)

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Architecture Benefits

Modular Design

  • Easy Maintenance: Each feature is in its own manager class
  • Easy Testing: Components can be tested independently
  • Easy Upgrades: New features can be added without affecting existing code
  • Clean Code: Separation of concerns with clear interfaces

Performance Optimizations

  • Background downloads don't block UI
  • WebView hardware acceleration enabled
  • Efficient memory management
  • Proper lifecycle handling

Security Best Practices

  • Runtime permission requests
  • Secure file storage and sharing
  • Network security enforcement
  • Biometric authentication integration

๐Ÿค Contributing

We love contributions! Here's how you can help make this project even better:

๐Ÿ› Report Issues

  • Found a bug? Open an issue
  • Include device info, Android version, and steps to reproduce

โœจ Suggest Features

๐Ÿ’ป Code Contributions

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
  3. Commit changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
  4. Push to branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
  5. Open a Pull Request

๐Ÿ“‹ Development Guidelines

  • Java for maximum compatibility
  • Material Design components
  • AndroidX libraries
  • Modular Architecture for maintainability
  • Clean Code principles

โญ Show Your Support

If this project helps you, please consider:

๐Ÿ’ฌ Community

Join our growing community:

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป About the Author

Suman Dey

Senior Full Stack Developer | 7+ Years Experience

Passionate about creating scalable, user-centric digital solutions. Currently leading technical initiatives at ROITech Consulting.

GitHub LinkedIn YouTube Website

"Writing clean, efficient code that makes both users and fellow developers happy."

๐Ÿ“„ License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2025 Suman Dey

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

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๐Ÿ” Keywords & Tags

WebView Wrapper โ€ข Android WebView โ€ข Website to App โ€ข Mobile App Wrapper โ€ข WebView Client โ€ข Chrome Custom Tabs โ€ข JavaScript Bridge โ€ข Auto Theme Adaptation โ€ข Material Design โ€ข Progressive Web App โ€ข Hybrid Mobile App โ€ข Android Studio โ€ข Java WebView โ€ข Mobile Development โ€ข App Wrapper โ€ข WebView Container โ€ข Native Android App โ€ข Mobile Web Wrapper โ€ข Cross Platform โ€ข Enterprise Mobile โ€ข Production Ready โ€ข Modern WebView โ€ข 2025 Standards โ€ข Biometric Authentication โ€ข File Management โ€ข Background Downloads โ€ข Push Notifications โ€ข WebRTC Support โ€ข Geolocation API โ€ข Media Controls โ€ข Security Features โ€ข Performance Optimized โ€ข Clean Architecture โ€ข Modular Design

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