New version of Chrome browser for Android erases user data

Chrome updates are usually a good thing, but some Android users have a good reason to complain about the latest version. Google has suspended the distribution of Chrome 79 on the Android platform after a user reported an update to erase data from third-party applications.

Technically, the data is still good, but it is not accessible, and this is a problem when such applications rely more or partly on the web view. It’s unclear which applications are most affected, but Twitter Lite is an example of one that relies heavily on Google’s platform.

Google programmers are currently looking for ways to fix errors, such as moving lost files or reverting to the old. In any case, users will have to be patient if they have not received Chrome 79 or are expecting a default version.

New Chrome turned out to be a real disaster

At this time, Google has given priority to this work and is working to resolve the issue.

Last week, Chrome 79 for Android was released with phishing updates and the ability to reset bookmarks. However, a very serious issue with Weibo, called by victims as a real disaster, affects third-party Android applications and destroys user data.

Android WebView is a Chrome-based system component that allows Android applications to display web content. This component is pre-installed on your device and needs to be updated regularly to ensure the latest security updates and other bug fixes are available.

On Friday morning, shortly after installing a new version of Webview, the user’s data leak was detected. Developers and users contacted Chromium’s bug tracking system and described the incident as a “catastrophic” and “serious problem.”

For ordinary users, it looks like the application has eliminated all the data and burden for the first time. This includes saved data, such as game development. Most often, in this case, the developers will be held responsible for the problem that did not occur.

Google Developers responded to the complaints Saturday morning and stopped distributing updates for Chrome and WebView, but by then new versions were installed on 50% of compatible devices.

At this time, Google has given priority to this work and is working to resolve the issue. The latest version should be released within a week.

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