Hello everyone. Please tell me how to install Bromite System WebView on an old phone, I have LineageOS (Android 7.1), TWRP and AOSP which I want to replace with Bromite System WebView.
I tried the options from the wiki, but they did not work, I also installed Modul Magisk, it also does not work. I would like to understand if this is even possible?
I would be grateful for your advice.
This method does not work.
$ adb root
$ adb remount
$ adb shell "rm /system/app/webview/webview.apk"
# Download `SystemWebview` from here: https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view
$ adb push arm_SystemWebView.apk /system/app/webview/webview.apk
$ adb reboot
$ adb push arm_SystemWebView.apk /sdcard/Download/webview.apk
# Now manually install `webview.apk` from your device; note that it has to be installed from the device, installing it over ADB does not work
Bromite is two years outdated and highly insecure.
For Android 7.1.x you are limited to Chromium 119 as 120 dropped support for 7.
The Magisk modules just adds the signature to the allowed list, then just install the app like a normal app, and then enable it via the WebView option in Developer options.
BromiteSystemWebViewOverlay.zip does NOT work, I get an error in Magisk.
First option
$ adb shell cmd webviewupdate set-webview-implementation org.bromite.webview
Failed to switch to org.bromite.webview, the WebView implementation is now provided by com.android.webview.
Second option
$ adb shell cmd webviewupdate set-webview-implementation us.spotco.mulch_wv
Failed to switch to us.spotco.mulch_wv, the WebView implementation is now provided by com.android.webview.