You should not disable Android System WebView as many apps rely on it to display web-based content, including emails in Gmail. If you disable it, you may notice silent crashes in many apps.

Wondering what Android System WebView is and whether it's safe to disable it? Our quick primer on Android System WebView should hopefully clear up your doubts.

Android System WebView is an essential part of the Android OS that lets apps display web content without starting a separate web browser app.