Configure the WebView in your Activity's Java or Kotlin file to load a specific website when the app starts.
WebSettings webSettings = myWebView.getSettings(); webSettings.setJavaScriptEnabled(true); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
Define the WebView component in your XML layout file to tell the app where to display the web content. : app > res > layout > activity_main.xml Code :
: Most modern websites require JavaScript to be active.
: Required for certain web features like local storage. webSettings.setDomStorageEnabled(true); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Handling Navigation and Back Button
To ensure the website functions correctly (e.g., buttons work, videos play), you often need to enable specific settings:
For your app to load online websites, you must grant it internet access in the AndroidManifest.xml file. : app > manifests > AndroidManifest.xml Code : Add the following line before the tag:
: You can use the Chrome DevTools to debug the web content running inside your Android app's WebView. Debug web apps | Views - Android Developers