Create Web Browser Android Application Using Android Studio

Introduction

Android is one of the most popular operating structures for mobiles. In this article, I will show you the way to create a Web Browser Android application for the usage of Android Studio.

Requirements

• Android Studio model 2.3.3
• Little bit XML and JAVA knowledge.
• Android Emulator (or) Android mobile
• Download link (Android Studio)
• Steps to be followed

Follow these steps to create a web Browser Android application for the usage of Android Studio. I have included the source code above.

How to make an Android app?

Step 1

Open Android Studio and start a New Android Studio Project.

Step 2

You can pick out your application call and pick out wherein your venture is stored. If you want to use C++ for coding the venture, mark the "Include C++ support", and click the "Next" button.

Now, pick the model of Android and choose the goal Android devices. Read more info at Android Training 

Step 3

Now, add the pastime and click the "Next" button.

Add pastime name and click on "Finish".

Step 4

Go to activity_main.Xml, This XML document consists of the designing code for the app.

The XML code is given under.

1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>  
2. <android.support.constraint.ConstraintLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"  
3.     xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"  
4.     xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"  
5.     android:layout_width="match_parent"  
6.     android:layout_height="match_parent"  
7.     tools:context="abu.webview.MainActivity">  
8.   
9.     <android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout  
10.         android:id="@+id/swipe"  
11.         android:layout_width="match_parent"  
12.         android:layout_height="match_parent">  
13.   
14.         <WebView  
15.             android:id="@+id/webView"  
16.             android:layout_width="match_parent"  
17.             android:layout_height="match_parent"/>  
18.   
19.     </android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout>  
20.   
21. </android.support.constraint.ConstraintLayout>  

Step 5

We need to make network requests. So, upload net permissions in the AndroidManifest.Xml record.

The AndroidManifest.Xml code is given below.

1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>  
2. <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"  
3.     package="abu.webview">  
4.     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>  
5.     <application  
6.         android:allowBackup="true"  
7.         android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"  
8.         android:label="@string/app_name"  
9.         android:roundIcon="@mipmap/ic_launcher_round"  
10.         android:supportsRtl="true"  
11.         android:theme="@style/AppTheme">  
12.         <activity android:name=".MainActivity">  
13.             <intent-filter>  
14.                 <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />  
15.   
16.                 <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />  
17.             </intent-filter>  
18.         </activity>  
19.     </application>  

Step 6

Go to the app, proper click “Directory route”, then click on on the route and add a brand new folder named “Assets” in the foremost folder. The beneath template shows the way to add an error file. I have attached an error record.

Step 7

Go to Main Activity.Java. This Java software is the back-quit language for Android.

The Java code is given underneath.

1. package abu.webview;  
2.   
3. import android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout;  
4. import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;  
5. import android.os.Bundle;  
6. import android.webkit.WebView;  
7. import android.webkit.WebViewClient;  
8.   
9. public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {  
10.   
11.     WebView webView;  
12.     SwipeRefreshLayout swipe;  
13.   
14.     @Override  
15.     protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {  
16.         super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);  
17.         setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);  
18.   
19.         swipe = (SwipeRefreshLayout)findViewById(R.id.swipe);  
20.         swipe.setOnRefreshListener(new SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {  
21.             @Override  
22.             public void onRefresh() {  
23.                 WebAction();  
24.             }  
25.         });  
26.   
27.         WebAction();  
28.   
29.     }  
30.   
31.   
32.     public void WebAction(){  
33.   
34.         webView = (WebView) findViewById(R.id.webView);  
35.         webView.getSettings().setJavaScriptEnabled(true);  
36.         webView.getSettings().setAppCacheEnabled(true);  
37.         webView.loadUrl("https://www.google.com/");  
38.         swipe.setRefreshing(true);  
39.         webView.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient(){  
40.   
41.             public void onReceivedError(WebView view, int errorCode, String description, String failingUrl) {  
42.   
43.                 webView.loadUrl("file:///android_assets/error.html");  
44.   
45.             }  
46.   
47.             public void onPageFinished(WebView view, String url) {  
48.                 // do your stuff here  
49.                 swipe.setRefreshing(false);  
50.             }  
51.   
52.         });  
53.   
54.     }  
55.   
56.   
57.     @Override  
58.     public void onBackPressed(){  
59.   
60.         if (webView.canGoBack()){  
61.             webView.goBack();  
62.         }else {  
63.             finish();  
64.         }  
65.     }  
66. }  

Step 8

Now, either visit the menu bar and click "Make challenge" or press ctrl+f9 to debug the error.

Step 9

Then, click on the "Run" button or press shift+f10 to run the undertaking. Select the "digital machine" alternative and click on OK.

Conclusion

We have efficaciously created a Web Browser Android application for the use of Android Studio.

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