Now the Android maker is taking steps so that the incident won't happen again, even if it does accidentally push a buggy update again. Updates that bring bugs aren't that uncommon, just ask Microsoft.

You can find its options by navigating to Settings > Apps > See all apps and selecting "Android System WebView." Here, you can disable the service, force-stop it, or reset its data.

Android System WebView allows apps to display web-based content without taking you to a full-fledged web browser like Google Chrome. You should not disable the app as it will likely lead to system ...

Update (8:26 PM ET): Google has confirmed the issue and its link to the WebView app. According to a spokesperson, "We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash.

The WebView app is essential to most modern Android device's operation and can't be disabled or uninstalled without consequence. It's possible to disable Android System WebView on older devices ...

Next, scroll down and tap Android System WebView, and then tap Disable. It’s worth pointing out that you can’t uninstall Android System WebView, since it’s a system app.

Go to Settings > Apps on your Android phone. Search for “Android System WebView”. Tap the three-dot menu on the top-right corner and press on “Uninstall updates.” ...

Facebook, LinkedIn, Gmail, and Twitter are a few popular Android apps that use Android System WebView for showing web-based content. If you’ve used any of these apps, you’ve likely experienced ...