Why Checking for Web Browsers on Android Devices Matters

When developing Android applications that open URLs, it is essential to check if a web browser that supports the ACTION_VIEW intent is available on the device. Failing to do so can result in an ActivityNotFoundException or a NullPointerException that may crash your application. This is especially true if the targeted device is under Mobile Device Management (MDM) control, as the MDM administrator may not have installed a browser on the device....

May 8, 2023 · 3 min