openatx/uiautomator2

Webview can't inspect

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#979 opened on May 23, 2024

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Hey sir! How are you? First of all want to thank you for this amazing python library!

I have some problem with layout. Trying to inspect dextools android application using uiauto.dev but hierarchy not displayed (I mean I can't get to any element from the layout). Other apps are displayed well. Could this be some kind of protection against scraping? If you have any idea please help!

I'm using Android Studio 2023.3 macOS arm64; my emulator config: Medium Phone API 34 Android 14.0

Also tried installing dextools app from .apk and from play market and also tried in WEditor, same results.

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Tech stack
pythonandroid
Domain
mobiletesting
Issue type
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Prerequisites
PythonAndroid emulator setupUiautomator2 basics
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25
Research direction
Reproduce the issue by installing the dextools app on an Android emulator (API 34). Investigate whether the app uses WebView or native views. Examine uiautomator2's source code for WebView handling in hierarchy dumps. Compare with apps that work. If needed, ask the user for a minimal reproduction or logs.